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I often wonder about if I had joined the Army. I'm in my early 40s, I know a few people my age who are retired from service, have a great pension built up, grea
by iujjkfjdkkdkf 6y ago
I often wonder about if I had joined the Army. I'm in my early 40s, I know a few people my age who are retired from service, have a great pension built up, great leadership experience, and generally are ahead of me career wise.
There are lots of reasons it is not for everyone, but I think military service is often overlooked, especially in tech circles, and can be a great part of one's career.
- gamechangr 6y agoI know someone who signed up at 42. They ended up getting a full ride to medical school (in the army)
- omginternets 6y agoI had the rare opportunity to serve in the military (non-US) after my Ph.D. It was one of the best experiences of my life, and I think you're exactly correct in your assessment that it is often overlooked by urban, left-leaning, highly-educated folk, and that this is an unfortunate loss. Happy to answer any questions.