i was in the navy (just got out) and my wife is still in the army and we made it work. (it doesnt get any worse then dual military spouses). it will be trying at times but aas long as ur marriage is strong and u can communicate well with ur spouse then it's fine.
after training and not including deployments the military is just another job with a built in PT program.

 

^ well unless ur going into the air force and then its a built in SPA, Tanning, Golf and the occasional manicure/pedicure.

 

True, so true... The only thing that sucks about the Chair Force is they don't advance quickly. The Navy is the best for that. I made E-5 at my 16 months mark in the Navy. Can't beat that 45k a year with no college! That does have a lot to do with my job so it is not like that for everyone...

Mikey

 

^actually you can beat that, but maybe not in the military.

 

^ Not all of us give Falacio to Bill Gates

Mikey

 

lol! Well truth be told I suppose I was giving felatio to the head of Boeing making my $45k, at least the way you so eloquently put it.

 

Well nothing wrong with doing what you need to to get by in life!

Mikey

 

45k a year = ~19.50 to 20.50 an hour, which by most standards is almost impossible to live off of without help. In the military it is possible, and quite good money considering you don't really have to pay much in the way living expense bills.

 

^ 100% agree However, our pay equals $5.20 a hour since we are tech 24/7/365....

Mikey

 

You got all the answers, dont ya mikey? haha Yea the wife and I decided to wait at least a year so the little one can grow. Then we'll decide what were goin to do. Its nice to know, you guys can answer any questions and concerns i have before jumping head first into a field I have no idea about. Helps specially with everyone putting their two sence in it, about what service their in.

 

HaHa u said Falacio to Bill Gates!!!

 

Ya no problem. Take the ASVAB and let me know what you get. If you get above an 80 you can get into my job field and be hooked up for life

Mikey

 

Well my advice would be to research what industries are booming or are going to be in need 3-5yrs down the road. I did this a few years back when I started in the Automation industry. Got my mechanical design AS and 4-5 yrs work experience and now a supervisor at mid 20's.

I have SME's from the Navy that were E7's and Chiefs that work under me...which is a tad odd being that some of them are twice my age. Hard work, dedication, and willing to give up some things will get you a long way now a days. Look in the right spot and there are alot of places that can make well over 50k a year...I was lucky enough to find one of them.

One other alternative over here in Kitsap is the shipyard. Do an apprentice program and start out at $18hr and within the first year you are $22-23hr. After you finish your BA (which is paid for) you are over $30hr within a few years. Just do your research and get help writing a solid resume and know how to talk well about your experiences and employers will look at this.

I won't say a whole lot about the Navy or Military but I would suggest researching this possibility alot. Have an idea where you would want to go once in and make sure this is what you would want. Because once you sign a large portion of your time is dedicated towards this. Most turn out to love it but I know a few who have regrets. I chose the civilian route being the black sheep of my family for the most part and have no regrets.