Joining the Army Reserve?

[mlwilliamsiv]

Thanks everyone for your insight.

Marshall, you are my buddy but I have to step in here with my 2 cents. The benefits you mentioned are all valid but joining any branch of the service is a commitment to serve your country first

I knew someone was going to mention that!!!

Sorry DC...being in the military...I hope you or anyone else didn't take offense to what I said. The only reason I didn't mention that per se is because no matter what someone's reasons are for joining any branch of the military, you are going to "serve" your country regardless! Whether you like it or not. And I don't believe there are a whole lot of people who tell a recruiter that they want to join the military because they want to "serve" their country.

To clarify my point...I bet that if the military provided its members with nothing more than the basic necessities for the entire time they were enlisted as well as when their service ended (w/no benefits/perks)...we'd probably have a military the same size as the population of Newcastle, Wyoming!!!

As I stated earlier, I am just considering my options at the moment...that's all. I may not even go. I don't really think at this juncture of my life it's probably even feasible to go. I just moved into my own apartment this past February so I have rent to be paid and being in the reserves for $300 bucks a month really isn't going to cut it!!! I know that basic training is only for 8 weeks so it would only be temporary. I would just have to save fast and pay my landlord in advance for the that time. I do currently have a job (part-time) so i have to check with my employer about leaving for basic training should I decide to go. Basically...a lot of things would have to be squared away before I even make a decision.

I basically have to just weigh out all my options and weigh all the pros and cons. I was just trying to get some honest feedback from you all since I trust and value your feedback and opinions. I appreciate all of you.

DC...it's good to know that you haven't forgotten about your ole' pal!!! I was beginning to think you didn't love me anymore!!! I pray that all is well with you and that you've been prospering in my absence! Plus...I didn't know that you were in the Marines---now I'm scared of you!!!hilarious

Thanks again to everybody who responded to this post. Your help is greatly appreciated. Also...to those of you military folks who viewed my post and didn't show me any love...you are ALL on my list!!!!!!!!hilarious (gotta have a sense of humor)!!!

From a loyal degree seeker,

Marshall