To Join Or Not To Join - N-FAQs 04 - TheAndySan

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I recorded this N-FAQ on my webcam several weeks ago, back when I first got Phase 2 liberty. Ah, good times...

But anyway, in this week's episode of N-FAQS, I answer some of your questions about whether or not to even join the Navy!

Question:
Hey I have a personal question. I am currently enrolled in college I am recently a HS graduate and I live with my mom. I am thinking about dropping out of college to join the Navy because I feel it would be more beneficial and also I want to get out of my living situation (my mom moves to the point where it effect my life and I don't get along with her).

I also want a chance away from family because they are affecting me negatively as well (considering whether or not to be estranged). I also don't want to take any loans out (which i would have to do if I stay in college)

Please give me your advice and do you think going to the Navy is a good idea?

Response:
I think that joining the Navy is a great idea, but you have to be extremely motivated in order to get anywhere around here. If not, then not only will you not get promoted or be eligible for reenlistment (which can affect your future employment), you could get discharged.

This is gonna sound strange, but you will miss your parents after being away from them for awhile. I trust that you've seen some of my older videos where I'm frustrated with what my parents were doing to me; all that petty stuff became irrelevant for the most part when I joined the Navy and left for boot camp. Does that mean that the Navy fixed my problems at home? No, not really. It was simply being outside of the parental bubble that allowed time and a phone call or two to fix things up, not to mention weekly letters and now emails.

Also, if you don't like to move, then the military might not be for you. Although there is a consistency here so you won't be totally lost, the only true constant in the Navy is change. Whether that means changing barracks here on base (which I had to do on Wednesday) or going to a whole new command, you have to accept that change is inevitable and be motivated to learn how things work and where things are (like the NEX and the galley).

It's good that you don't want to take loans out; although the Navy doesn't like Sailors to have debt, they do have programs that can help you out if you do have debt.

The most important thing you have to realize about the Navy is that it's a commitment. It's not a job or a quick way out. It's a commitment to yourself, your shipmates, your country, your friends, and yes, even your family.

Thanks for the email and I hope to hear from you again!

I still have two more N-FAQs already recorded that I'll be uploading before I upload newer material, so this is an opportune time to send me your questions either via message, comment. or video response!

Since I'm getting very close to my ATT graduation date, I'll be working extra-hard to graduate on time (November 16th is looking to be a very likely date). This means that my uploading schedule might get a little irregular, although weekends is usually a good time for me to upload things (or while I'm sleeping).

TheAndySan

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[5bishop5]

do you get issued those big military glasses or do you keep your regular ones?

[AndySan]

@5bishop5 - Both.

[Hikosaemon]

Cool man, good vid.

[AndySan]

@Hikosaemon - Thanks Hiko, I do what I can when I can!

I'll be going to San Diego around November 16th according to my classroom progress and I can't wait to get to the warm weather!! Hooyah!

[sonicsteev]

lookin good!

[AndySan]

@sonicsteev - Thanks man! What have you been up to lately?

[MrChestypuller1775]

@89Ryanhoward then don't join the military

[89Ryanhoward]

I was thinking about joining the navy, but i don't know because they kill people with guns, I hope they don't have that in the navy

[anthonybigdawgs]

@killpiezero how are you going to say he doesnt know anything about the Navy when hes in the Navy, and you shouldnt be addressing him as kid because he obviously isnt one...KID!!!