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I hope this is the right place for something like this. Didnt really know where else it would go. No, I'm not joining the Military (yet). Actually, I'm not sure what I want to do. Ive thought about joining the Military for a long time, but its such an important decision, and I want to be 100% sure its what I want to do before I sign anything.
So, my question to you guys is, what branch would you join? Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard?
Im leaning towards The Coast Guard, because since I was about 12 or 13, ive dreamed of becoming a police officer. I dont care to take it anywhere. Wouldnt mind making Detective or something like that, but as far as becoming Chief of Police, that doesnt really interest me. Im not in it for the money in other words. In fact, ive thought about it, and I cant think of anything else I would rather be doing with my life, so if it doesnt work out, Im pretty much screwed. I would rather be an ordinary street cop making $35K/year than doing something else that I dont like making $75K/year.
So anyway, the reason I want to join The Coast Guard, is because of this:
http://www.gocoastguard.com/Rates/PSrate.htm
Click on the picture above where it says Port Security Specialist and it has the PS to see the video Im talking about.
It seems like the best decision to give me the training and real life experience I would need to get where I want to be.
I DO NOT want to join the Marines or the Army, so those are out. I can't see risking my life, and more than likely getting shot and killed over something I dont agree with in the first place. However just to see what people would say, I added those as choices in the poll.
One more question: I had an appointment with a Coast Guard recruiter over a month ago. It took me 3 weeks to a month to get the appointment. He said he was booked, and that was the earliest he could fit me in. Well, I was really excited about it, and I went there 3 weeks after talking to him on the phone, when I was supposed to be there. I was 15 minutes early, and the doors were locked. I noticed that there was a sign that said the door had to be locked for security reasons even when someone was there and to ring the bell. I rang the bell, and no one answered the door. I peaked inside, and all the lights were off. I called the phone number 4 or 5 times, and no one answered. I waited for half an hour, thinking maybe he was on lunch of something (since I was early) and no one showed up. I called the next day, and still no one answered, so I left a message saying that I was there for my appointment, and that no one was there, and that they could call me back to reschedule, and I havent heard from them. This was about a month and a half ago.
Could I get them in trouble for this? I was told to call the main office, and to rat them out, and that they would get reamed big time for their incompitence. Wondering if this was true, or if they can pretty much just do this to people who want to join?
Also, I wont join unless I get a written gaurentee of the job I want. I dont want to get stuck doing some garbage job I dont want for 3 or 4 years. Has anyone heard of them doing this ever?
So, my question to you guys is, what branch would you join? Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard?
Im leaning towards The Coast Guard, because since I was about 12 or 13, ive dreamed of becoming a police officer. I dont care to take it anywhere. Wouldnt mind making Detective or something like that, but as far as becoming Chief of Police, that doesnt really interest me. Im not in it for the money in other words. In fact, ive thought about it, and I cant think of anything else I would rather be doing with my life, so if it doesnt work out, Im pretty much screwed. I would rather be an ordinary street cop making $35K/year than doing something else that I dont like making $75K/year.
So anyway, the reason I want to join The Coast Guard, is because of this:
http://www.gocoastguard.com/Rates/PSrate.htm
Click on the picture above where it says Port Security Specialist and it has the PS to see the video Im talking about.
It seems like the best decision to give me the training and real life experience I would need to get where I want to be.
I DO NOT want to join the Marines or the Army, so those are out. I can't see risking my life, and more than likely getting shot and killed over something I dont agree with in the first place. However just to see what people would say, I added those as choices in the poll.
One more question: I had an appointment with a Coast Guard recruiter over a month ago. It took me 3 weeks to a month to get the appointment. He said he was booked, and that was the earliest he could fit me in. Well, I was really excited about it, and I went there 3 weeks after talking to him on the phone, when I was supposed to be there. I was 15 minutes early, and the doors were locked. I noticed that there was a sign that said the door had to be locked for security reasons even when someone was there and to ring the bell. I rang the bell, and no one answered the door. I peaked inside, and all the lights were off. I called the phone number 4 or 5 times, and no one answered. I waited for half an hour, thinking maybe he was on lunch of something (since I was early) and no one showed up. I called the next day, and still no one answered, so I left a message saying that I was there for my appointment, and that no one was there, and that they could call me back to reschedule, and I havent heard from them. This was about a month and a half ago.
Could I get them in trouble for this? I was told to call the main office, and to rat them out, and that they would get reamed big time for their incompitence. Wondering if this was true, or if they can pretty much just do this to people who want to join?
Also, I wont join unless I get a written gaurentee of the job I want. I dont want to get stuck doing some garbage job I dont want for 3 or 4 years. Has anyone heard of them doing this ever?
Come on now.... thats the most ignorant thing Ive ever heard.