Im kind of scared of joining the navy .?

Tug

In the end, the decision is up to you. There are as many pros as there are cons.
The military allows you to 2 dollars to every 1 dollar you apply toward your education when (and if) you complete your service with an honorable discharge (from my last knowledge).
I have a friend that spent..well,...slightly over 20 years in the Navy. She was a go-getter and managed to earn 4 college degrees ( was working on 5th).
On the other hand, I worked with a guy that was a great nuclear missle technician in the navy, but as he said "how many civillian jobs are there for nuclear missle technicians?"....he was a computer operator at the time.
Notes:
Most navy pilots are recruited by commercial airlines; min. salary 120 G. to start
Aeronautical Engineers are easily employed. 70-80 G's.
Fire Control Engineers have a one-up when applying for fire control officers (firemen) anywhere in the country.
Medical Technicians are more than employable.
Officers generally are able to move into management positions virtually everywhere.
Navy Seals...tough to get into that...can go into several specialized fields.
And there's always commercial shipping.
Finally, you and your immediate family (wife, hubby, children) qualify for veteran's benefits (including health benefits)t if you complete you tour of duty with an honorable discharge
I don't blame you for being reluctant to join the Navy. You've going to be told what to do and how to do it most of every day; and it will take time to get used to. You will be grilled on your job every few days to make sure you know how to do it. You will be required to learn a lot in return for little respect, and no matter how good you are, it won't be good enough...expect to be pushed, as an Air Force Colonel once told me, farther than you think you you can. When I asked "why', he said "because everyone can do more than they think they can".
He was right! You can do a lot more than you think you can.
A good Naval Officer Trainer is likely to inspire you to be the "special" person you know you can, or want to be.

Good luck

- Tug

P.S. Aren't some of these people seriously strange?

Bear

Fear of the unknown is normal.
You get paid better then most High school graduates get paid in an entry level job with way better benefit.
Depending on the job you select or that your given you can come out with allot of opportunities.

Ignore the rumors and see a recruiter. Now remember he is there to sell you sunshine and rainbows but he also has good information.

Yann

then don't join. You can get an education in the Navy if you wish...so you can get that out of it...plus you served your country.

SexyTexan713

I have a friend in the navy and he likes it. He was wanting me to join and i said hell no... its just not for me. If you have doubts then don't go because you have to be committed to get through it.

Benji

It's not for everyone, but there is absolutely nothing to be afraid of. Talk to a recruiter, take the ASVAB, and see what jobs are open to you with your score.
The above information about the Montgomery GI Bill is totally false.
What you come out with rather depends on two things: how much you save, and how long you stay.
I was in 21 years, had the time of my life. I would have re-enlisted for another hitch, but they were going to put me on a carrier. No way.
Destroyers rule the waves!
Talk to a recruiter, and - if you enlist - remember this: Boot Camp is NOT the Navy. It's what you go through in order to get to the Navy.

Gamertag: xerho

join the national gaurd. its a safe, easy way to help out. You can also have another job with it =)

oldmarine08

I amot sure what you are scared of for Christ sakes it's the Navy.....you make up your mind about a field you want to get into before going.......if that field has a civilian equivalent then you have something when you get out!

Mississ J

then its not for you. you wouldn't make it through the initiations anyway.

Brianna R

dont be scared. youll be ok. just keep self confidence and lay it all on god.

woody

the navy would be great.I am currently enlisted in marine corps and on my first deployment i was at sea with the navy for 4 months.the whole time all they did was go to 5 different countries,party their asses off and get back on the boat.the military isnt an easy life but its what you make of it

Haley P

well i dont think that u should b scared i mean its the navy sure u will b scared when u get there but think bout it its really helping our country!! and u get so much respect when u come back home!! if i were old enough trust me i would join!

tsukinokaasu7

They make it sound like there's a lot of benefits but you get below minimum wage actually. The money they promise for college is from your own paychecks that they deduct and invest and by the end of your 4-5 years will you get the $50,000 only if you attend a public college and not a private one.

If you really want to join though, you might want to look at the other branches of the military before you make a decision. You also have to take an exam and attend boot camp which is brutal. Also, depending on the kind of job you want in the military (ie. engineer, communications, translator, etc) you may or may not be shipped off to the war zone.

hgclub

I think u should do what you feel

Johnny

I think this will make you feel better about it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InBXu-iY7cw

the_answer

First, you have to make it out of the Navy alive before you worry about what comes after that phase. Consider the following before making such a serious decision.

Matthew 5:43-46: â€œYOU heard that it was said, â€˜You must love your neighbor and hate your enemy.â€™ However, I say to YOU: Continue to love YOUR enemies and to pray for those persecuting YOU; that YOU may prove yourselves sons of YOUR Father who is in the heavens, since he makes his sun rise upon wicked people and good and makes it rain upon righteous people and unrighteous. For if YOU love those loving YOU, what reward do YOU have? Are not also the tax collectors doing the same thing?

Yes, Jesus said that you continue to love your enemies and to pray for those persecuting you. The tradition of men at that time was to love your neighbor and hate your enemy. Jesus said the opposite. Jehovah God makes the sun rise upon wicked ones and righteous ones. The last part of verse 46 says, â€œif you love those hating you, what reward do you have?â€ In other words, If you love those loving you, so what?

It is very easy to love those who love us. It is pretty much automatic. Even criminals love other criminals.

Another scripture that is really good to use isâ€¦

1 John 4:20: â€œIf anyone makes the statement: â€œI love God,â€ and yet is hating his brother, he is a liar. For he who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot be loving God, whom he has not seen.â€

When in the Army, isnâ€™t it true that you are being taught to kill the enemy? Why are such ones who join taking it upon themselves to kill someone of the same religion and faith as them? Why are they taking matters that really should be left in Jehovah Godâ€™s hands? What does killing solve, except the grief of the families and friends of that slaughtered one? Has the world really gotten better due to these wars? Is there world peace on the earth now?

No, the U.S. is still at war, after 6+ years. Even if all of the troops were taken out of Iraq, what about the 4,000+ ones who have been slaughtered? What about their families? Friends? Acquaintances? Loved Ones? What about them? What about their psychological state? Emotional state? What about the innocent victims that are caught in the crossfire? What about the troops who come back with severed legs, arms and a damaged psychological and emotional state? Ask yourself, was it worth all of that?

Notice that political leaders who urge the wars never send their own children on the battle lines, but those of others?

Is it worth for a parent/guardian to lose their child at such a young age? And they are still fighting? Fighting for their country. Being called a hero. What exactly do they fight for? America is still fighting and will always do so. Why get involved in something that you cannot control?
The reason why the world is in such disarray is because â€œthe whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.â€ (1 John 5:19) That wicked one is Satan the Devil.

Now, we are getting into the crux as to why things are unfolding as they are. When you have the power to do something, you have a major influence on those around you. He has the whole world in his hands and he can mold ones in whichever way he wants. The way to combat him from influencing us is to take in accurate knowledge of Jehovah God and Jesus Christ and to exercise our faith in them. (John 17:3)

Both Jehovah God and Jesus Christ are way more powerful than Satan is. Michael, the archangel, better known as Christ Jesus even cast Satan and his angels out of heaven (Revelation 12:9-12). Jehovah is Almighty so that takes care of that.

It does not matter how and who you vote for in these elections. You can rest assure that whomever Satan the Devil wants to be in office come November 2008 will be there. You know the candidates. Whichever Satan wants will be there. Remember, it is not you solely that votes, but also Satan the Devil, who is influencing you to do his will by voting for the one he wants to be in office.

All of this is so Satanâ€™s will can be accomplished. Jehovah is allowing this to take place because He wants to prove that man cannot rule by himself.

If Satan feels the war in Iraq should continue, it will, no matter how much humans cry, moan and campaign. Even if the war were to cease, there will be something worse that will take place.

Remember, some of the synonyms for â€œSatanâ€ and â€œDevilâ€ means Resister, Opposer or Slanderer. Satan resists Jehovah God, Opposes Jehovah God, Slanders Jehovah Godâ€™s name. Jehovah God and Satan the Devil are complete opposites.

Jehovah will step in, in due time and put an end to all of these rulerships. (See Daniel 2:44) He will even put it into the hearts of the â€œwild beastâ€ or governments to turn on â€œthe harlotâ€ or false religion (See Revelation 17:17) It is not there yet, but it will take place. Why?

Hebrews 6:18: â€œIt is impossible for God to lie.â€

Numbers 23:19: â€œGod is not a man that he should tell lies.â€

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