What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Out Of The Army! | Learn From My Mistakes!

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  • @TheBenAllen.
    @TheBenAllen.  3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    How many of you are planning to get out of the Army! 🤔

  • @zacharylewis417
    @zacharylewis417 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    The biggest thing that I tell people is if you plan on getting out in the next 1 1/2 you better start documenting all your medical shit. Go for everything! I made the mistake and was doing shit last minute. Thankfully I had an amazing PA who slotted me for appointments on a very short notice ( a few months left) to get everything documented. I had several things I refused to get seen by because I was the suck it up soldier who didn't want to be seen as broken. Throw those feelings out the door and get looked at. A few months after my ETS date I had my rating and was getting disability. No shame, you earned that shit.

  • @dougtheeliminator1077
    @dougtheeliminator1077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    We all wish we would have known a lot more before we enlisted.

  • @Jimsac8
    @Jimsac8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I wish I planned my exit from the Army more properly when I left active duty in 1999. I struggled at first in the civilian world and worked in several jobs in the private sector. I completed my 8 year obligation in the Army Reserves and started working for the state of California in the current job that I'm still working in 19 years later.

  • @lyric4575
    @lyric4575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm 9 months out from my ETS date and just found your channel, very solid content keep it up! 💪🏽

  • @alexstacey6471
    @alexstacey6471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I'm getting out in 1.5 years and I'm 7 years in with 3 deployments, which was fine when I was a single soldier but I'm married now with a son and I'm about to miss majority of the first year of his life and I've decided that the active duty life isn't suitable for my family. Long story short I'm absolutely terrified of my transition. I joined the army the day I graduated highschool and left less than 2 weeks later for basic. The army is all I've ever known my adult life and I have no idea how things are going to be on the outside. I've never had a civilian job before and it's scary to look at the outside when everything has always been provided for me with the army. At the end of the day no matter what happened I've always had a roof, clean clothes, clean running water, a bed, and food. Civilian side none of that is guaranteed. It's scary. I've been telling myself that people make it work every day to keep myself up about getting out but I'm scared lol.

    • @k9life221
      @k9life221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same bro. I have a year and 8 months left and I’ll be at 12 years. Tired, broke, and I wanna have roots somewhere. But all I’ve ever known is Army. But you know I look at all my girlfriends friends that know nothing about the military and just see how at peace they are when they do anything and it makes me want that even more. The constant over thinking things and having to check in with people to do anything is just not cutting it for me anymore and I’m a SSG. Take what you’ve learned and the person you’ve become and apply it to whatever you do when you get out and I’m sure you’ll be good! You might fail here and there but I’m sure you’ll do great and things always work out eventually!

  • @hughjassol2072
    @hughjassol2072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The military would be better to shorten enlistments to 2 years each. People would be signing up in droves and staying in way longer.

  • @TheRetiredWarfighter
    @TheRetiredWarfighter 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Solid advice, I got outta the Marines back in 2017 and it was a shitshow. Joined the army in 2018 and I’m about to get out for good. I agree on everything you said💯

  • @JamesRodriguez-fu8wt
    @JamesRodriguez-fu8wt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A video about staying in and retiring vs getting out for a civilian career would be nice. Comparing the pay, benefits, taxable income, retirement vs. the freedom, higher salary, etc.

  • @deathfrombelow688
    @deathfrombelow688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I can't wait to get the fuck out. One contract was good enough

  • @apollodivine
    @apollodivine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Got out the Marines last week, and the whole time I was excited to get out and follow my ambitions, but fuck I miss my friends and the entire “culture” of it. Definitely have felt disconnected and bored since I got out. I thought to myself, “Damn, I wish my contract was a year longer” 🤣🤣

  • @blakanjel4149
    @blakanjel4149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very helpful video I’m re-enlisting but I’m building the knowledge now

  • @sofakingj5498
    @sofakingj5498 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have 2 y and 7 months left to get out, I already have a plan on what I wanna do, and it was the plan that I had when joining the military, I am really sticking to it, I'm already saving up, aiming to have at least $20k by the time I get out, I have 4K saved.But I DO NOT rule out reenlisting active duty, AT ALL. Because I'm truly enjoying it. If I do end up getting out, I would probably reenlist reserve to keep the benefits

  • @naturemiya9560
    @naturemiya9560 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "OK so without further or do, let's get to it" ,he said. Proceeds to start another intro 😭💀

  • @alisutherland1103
    @alisutherland1103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For folks watching this and getting out: 1. Record classes 2. Retake classes when possible

  • @AlphaSporeGaming
    @AlphaSporeGaming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Getting out in a week at ft bliss and have some anxiety which I’ve never get. This video definitely helped a little.

    • @GandalftheWise
      @GandalftheWise 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fuck bliss! Giant base with no shuttle. Everyone must buy a car from the local dealerships that like to fuck over the soldiers

    • @iBrianful
      @iBrianful 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So how has it been so far?

    • @hwhitley93
      @hwhitley93 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m about to get out of bliss

  • @austinprickett7443
    @austinprickett7443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You can take all of the sfl tap classes again if you need to. Its better to do it early so that you can do a career skill program.

  • @chrissmith9088
    @chrissmith9088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm getting out after my contract ends. Already working on a plan for when I ETS.

  • @markmcintosh7095
    @markmcintosh7095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When I was in if you went to sick call for any reason you didn't get the weekend off.

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s messed yo bro, sorry to hear that

  • @benjamingunderson6655
    @benjamingunderson6655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What're you doing now in the civilian world? Thanks for your service brother

  • @celathianaaron6057
    @celathianaaron6057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I left the navy in 2012. Long story short I’m joining the army now.

    • @drewnielson6472
      @drewnielson6472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Good luck the army is a different beast .

    • @pandaoverboard
      @pandaoverboard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make suuuuree you get a nice mos-job. Otherwise, you will hate and live in a 2x3 space.

  • @Sabrina1999B
    @Sabrina1999B 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m out July 8th

  • @benjaminmiller788
    @benjaminmiller788 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You need subtitles

  • @eljunior9112
    @eljunior9112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m trying to join the AF but they didn’t wanna take me cuz my ASVAB score was low. I got a 77. How is that a low score I asked myself. So fuck it I’m going army now. 😒

    • @lyric4575
      @lyric4575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Should of waited and tried to get that score up man, now your not gonna enjoy the boujee life of flyboys

    • @Rico401Prov
      @Rico401Prov ปีที่แล้ว

      I got a 75 and been in for almost 12 years lol

  • @Nardddadon
    @Nardddadon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How does the pay for mileage and weight work?

  • @FreakyRicky192
    @FreakyRicky192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Why didn’t you do anything medical when you got out? Could be a emt

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just wasn’t for me man

  • @ken7el
    @ken7el 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid! very informative.

  • @carlosvasquez2588
    @carlosvasquez2588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey bro can you make a video about the transition from active to reserve or national guard?? I being hearing that is a way to leave early the army in order to sign with national guard or reserve??. Thank you

    • @PhongNguyen-df9bt
      @PhongNguyen-df9bt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can’t get out early, if you have leave days you can take terminal leave just like when you pcs.

  • @ethanscofield1013
    @ethanscofield1013 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just started SFL-TAP today 🔥

  • @drewnielson6472
    @drewnielson6472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Say f the army everyday now i miss it .

    • @Adam-om9hu
      @Adam-om9hu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I said F the Army everyday and still say it 7 years after I got out lol. 7 years MP 31B and two deployments.

    • @oohboi214
      @oohboi214 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Adam-om9hu 😂😂

  • @RoCK3rAD
    @RoCK3rAD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Get your disability kings

  • @senorpushka
    @senorpushka 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super helpful!

  • @tanhiennguyen3551
    @tanhiennguyen3551 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What’s up bro!
    I’m in active duty (Army) and have 1year 11 months before my contract ends. I haven’t taken any leaves during the service and plan to save it up until the end (35 days of leave currently available now for me). I’ve been taking college classes while in service as well. I feel like the military is not for me and just want to make it done and get out ASAP. I want to get out early, do all the internship programs, sick calls whatever before I get out. Please make a video and help me plan for that. Thanks brother

    • @rigomorales137
      @rigomorales137 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Internship?

    • @JO3K3Rz
      @JO3K3Rz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rigomorales137 csp an internship that helps you get a job

    • @hwhitley93
      @hwhitley93 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m having this same problem

  • @ElJoshPaulLive
    @ElJoshPaulLive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can you make a video about gas chambers? I’m kind of worried, I’ll be taken by EMS for difficulty of breathing

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Already made one

    • @isaacbaidoo6892
      @isaacbaidoo6892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You break the seal in the mask for you to know that the mask actually work ,so u can trust your protective equipment and yes,it does work.
      In my company I knew 2 people who had hard time briefing so they wore the pro-mask the entire time we were in the chamber.
      You will be fine

    • @ElJoshPaulLive
      @ElJoshPaulLive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@isaacbaidoo6892 Oh wow, thank you for that response! It’s reassuring, so do you ask the drill Seargent for the pro mask or how can you get one?

    • @isaacbaidoo6892
      @isaacbaidoo6892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ElJoshPaulLive the pro max is issued to everyone during training

  • @oraliaavila4318
    @oraliaavila4318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My son is going for pj what tips you might recommend ! You’re always providing with great inf thank you Ben keep up the great job 👍🏼

  • @bogus69
    @bogus69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s the one thing I’m afraid of, that I will miss it so much that I’d actually join NG or reserves.. or even go active again lol

  • @shockhouser3171
    @shockhouser3171 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ets do you have to pay back a bonus

    • @jacobdonaldson436
      @jacobdonaldson436 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @RAJ GURUNG you can have that happen of you get kicked out before a certain amount of time. If you serve your full contract you're good. If you dont finish your contract you're going to pay some back. Had it happen to a dude in my unit 😂

  • @marvensbuly9473
    @marvensbuly9473 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you do a video about the va loan pls

  • @drakekeith4510
    @drakekeith4510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im going to reclass to 68E then go national guard

  • @davedelacruz6594
    @davedelacruz6594 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you make a video of your last army paycheck bro ?

  • @pfclumi
    @pfclumi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hate being a veteran

  • @CC-dg6cv
    @CC-dg6cv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have exactly situation like you.

  • @miguelsolis98
    @miguelsolis98 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pay attention and notes in tapes ben

  • @c3t1f13dgoon
    @c3t1f13dgoon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got out at a shitty time..right before the pandemic lol

  • @LittleD1031
    @LittleD1031 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Korea is wack I am going through all this rn lol

  • @C0wb0yBebop
    @C0wb0yBebop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Document document document