Should you join the NAVY in 2024 *WATCH BEFORE JOINING THE MILITARY*
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- Should you join the NAVY in 2024 WATCH BEFORE JOINING THE MILITARY
00:00 INTRODUCTION
00:50 PROS
04:58 CONS
09:39 CONCLUSION
In this video I discuss PROS and CONS of joining the navy/military. Hopefully this video helps you even for a little bit, on making a decision on whether or not you want to join.
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I think your experience is very common... you grew up! I feel the military is a great choice for people that need to grow up... and figure out what they want to do. If you do not have the luxury of going to college for 4 years (which btw does not force you to grow up as much as the military)... the military is a way to see the world get some valuable job skills... such as... taking direction... being on time... and accountability. The fact that feel like you need to move on is a testament to the success of your military service life, training and experience. You grew during your service... if you learned nothing and did not grow you would be afraid to leave... the number one thing military service in my humble opinion give a person... is maturity and confidence... you can not get that anywhere else. Look back.... you have been tested again and again... physically... mentally... most civilians never know that level of discomfort ever... good job.... and thanks for your service.
Wow this explanation is amazing, wish I could of used this wording and insight in the video🙏🏾. Thank you for this and thank you for supporting my decision.
Todays military is not a place for maturity because higher ups can no longer hold people accountable without the risk of “hurting their feelings”. Currently In navy A school and being 24 around 18 year olds is beyond exhausting. Can’t learn our rate because so many classmates are stuck in the high school mindset and constantly playing around.
@@chrisloydmas8499 bruh you just got in and haven't hit the fleet save your opinions for when you're actually in the fleet about leadership your in a training environment where people have beening dicking around for the last 200yrs of the military history.
Can u make a video about how an enlisted or officer can get a job in devgru as a woman and what kind of jobs are available bcz the navy website is saying that everyone is blocked. Literally the only military website that's down and Google is doing no justice. So how do u get to work in devgru whether enlisted or officer as a women/types of jobs. Please@@Gregdarez
As a CPO, I can see this man gave his pound of flesh and earned the benefits. Much respect and I wish you well in all your future endeavors. Stay safe out there.
Thank you chief , I appreciate you 🙏🏾
The ceiling comments are spot on my guy! And the time. Im at 20 years and i can total agree with those sentiments, i tell junior members the same thing.
The time you arrive to time you leave teaches you discipline !! That’s an incredible skill out here !!
Well said.
tbh I made a decision that if I don't see no changes or have the amount of money to finish school by 2023 as a 22 year old by October 2023 & I'm still working at retail I'm going to the navy to make a change and be more stable and have the career that I want free of charge.
Yeah I understand. Being in the military is something that can and will help you if you play your cards right for sure. But it’s just not for me anymore, I feel like I’ve reached my potential here
@Secret no I don’t regret it! It’s been an up and down journey but I wouldn’t be who I am today if I haven’t joined. I’m happy I’ve made this decision to join but it’s time for me to dip. Ive been in for 9 years going on 10
Exactly my thoughts at 24, were in the same boat bro
This is something that I was thinking about, I think that joining is something that I wanna do with my life but only for a certain amount of time. I’m in college right now but I can’t afford the degree that I seek. And I also am looking at starting at my own business when I get older so I need to understand on how to delegate power and also understand my profession better (logistics). I think the military can help with that, that’s why I wanna join.
I feel you man. I’m 22 and my plan is if I’m still in the same place by the time I turn 24 then I’m just joining the military.
Great video man!
Thank your for your service, and you’ve help me on my thoughts and I’m highly considering the Navy. I’m 26. It’s been too long and I’ve wanted the military since I was like 5 years old, it’s been my passion. Life just took over but it keeps pointing me back.
Thanks for watchin! Yeah if you feel like your heart is callin for it then do it. Last thing you want is for you to live a life of “what if” try it out and see if you like it
As a veteran, I would not recommend going into the military at this time. It seems that the military is going off on a strange journey that doesn't necessarily coincide with past practice/mission. The upper commands just seem to be doing things just for changes sake not for the betterment of the service. My first command we were like family but we pretty much worked together. My other commands were just kind of standoffish. Just my 2 cents and my opinion.
I 100% agree with you
Perhaps after Biden would leave, things are most likely will improve.
Truth. Military is woke. These so-called leaders don't realize that politics and warfighting do not mix. You don't want service members' feelings hurt? Tell that to the enemy when they have newly captured POWs and begin to torture them. Today's military is more concerned about social reform than training to fight.
Great information. My son just joined the Navy. So, this is good to hear. Well done. New follower here. Crow✌️
Thank you for the follow and glad I can be of assistance 🙏🏾
The points you raised are genuine and very correct. I experienced the same thing while in the Navy. One of the reasons I did early exit was that the Navy did not allow me to reach my potential in any way. A particular job was forced on me versus what I wanted to do and be successful. It completely demoralized me since I hate to be held down. Talents are wasted in this way. Generally, this also makes sailors to be complacent. The micro management is at another level. In fact, you have no control over your own life. The whole system is quite convoluted, but it has its benefits too as long as you qualify for them. The choice is yours.
All of this is facts 💯🙏🏾
100% agree everything you spoke about in this video. I'm a retired U.S. Navy 1986-2010. I only stayed in because I was married raising four children and halving the medical benefits is mostly why I stayed. If I were to do it all over again in the present time, I would not sacrifice my precious time in today's military.
💯💯 for sure, there’s definitely other ways to be able to provide for our families now. But I do understand that it wasn’t as easy as it is now back in the day.
I see exactly what you mean did six years in the Army and yes company commanders in your case captains totally own your time but I don’t regret it actually used what I learned in my carrier job 25 yrs now with 3 left to retire. Also helped me grow up quickly
Thank you for ur Service
I respect the ones who were denied entry for one reason or another. They can live their lives knowing the choice above them.
I was a hard charging sailor. As a PO2 I already had a COM, JSAM, and 2 NAMs. I put on PO1 in 7 years, only scoring a 52 on the Navy wide exam. I got out after 8 years in 2000 because I didn’t agree on the direction the Navy was headed.
Whenever our senior chief would tell us, we were gonna work half a day, we knew he meant 12 hours. It was grinding sometimes. I was a DC. Now I am free again. It was fun for the experience but not long term for me. Good luck!
Same here! And I’m glad you found your freedom
I WNET TO NAVY BOOT IN 75 AND GOT out in 92,TRUST ME ITS HARD ON RELATIONSHIPS, MY EX SCREWED ME OVER WHILE I WAS DEPLOYED, MAKE DAMN SURE THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT TO DO, I GOT TO TRAVEL BUT IT WASNT A CRUISESHIP, TRUST ME, REMEMBER IF YOU GO TO A SCHOOL PASS THAT SCHOOL OR YOU WILL GET EVERY CRAP JOB ON YOUR SHIP
Navy Vet but told my kids to stay away unless they can guarantee certain jobs/branches. Also, they got the real deal on QoL of ship life. Both said Nope I'm good.
Been in three branches. Army Guard, USAF Reserves and Navy Reserves. From my experience Navy does not care about retention. not to mention they aren’t giving DD-214 out right now. I wouldn’t join anything after all the mess the last two years but if you must USAF.
I feel you pain 4yrs in and I'm done with all the extra B.S being enlisted is indentured servitude at this point. Officers making 80k plus a yr and I barely clear 30k and they keep saying stick it out when ppl in my age group are making 100k doing the same job with just a 4yr degree or certification.
For sure bro, there’s a cap to how much you can grow in the military. And the pros and don’t outweigh the cons
Then go be an officer. But in the navy it’s not just a degree - you need an engineering or technical degree from an accredited University and be accepted into OCS/ ROTC or the academy.
And it’s not always roses and butterflies inside the wardrooms either. Especially as a JO.
You're on point. This pay disparity leads to low esteem among the enlisted members. One of the reasons I left the Navy and went back to college to study engineering.
@@dapyday the pay for officers is set at what their market value is largely. Not saying this makes officers better by any stretch of the imagination. But most 01s could be making the same or more working as a civilian right out of college. If the Navy paid them less then they would lose them to civilian careers. And it still happens all the time as you approach graduation. Tech or Aero companies offer them a bonus to cover the cost of what they’d owe the navy for backing out.
On the flip side if you’re an 18 year old kid with zero education or experience - when you consider the cost of living, tax benefits, and pay/ extra pay its actually pretty damn good. Especially for folks that go into ratings where you attain certifications like an FAA rating, welding, mechanic, etc. Many can get out after just 4 years without a college degree and can make 65-90k per year and move up quickly without even a degree. That largely depends on the job the sailor chooses tho. Same cannot be said for a Boatswain mate unfortunately (despite how hard they work and value they add to surface ships).
This is why you have to choose the Military Branch that’s going to meet your goal in life, get as much training out of your service and transition back to civilian world. If you are thinking about joining do your research and choose wisely. Not all Branches are created equal all have different missions.
This is facts, I have family in the navy so I didn’t even consider the other branches prior to joining smh
One thing I agree with on. The Militsry is not for everyone. You sign a contract for three or four years, depending on the branch you chose. With that contract, you've agreed to bid by those rules and honor your contract. If you find out doing this time, it's not for you. Then don't reinlist, get out, use that discipline, skill set too stat a new career in civilian life. You mention PROS and CONS. You mention the PRos were much better for you. However, the CONS did not set too well for you. Remember you were under a contract, and yes, in you were subject to be on call, deployed, doing so whatever the military deem necessary. I doubt you Captian were making up things to do or just willy nilly taking a ship the size of an aircraft carrier out to sea to help out other units without proper authority. I gather from the video I watched you benefited greatly from having served. Whatever your decision is, I wish you well. "THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE" #thirtyyearsusausaf
Your right thank you for the fair insight and thank you for your service as well 🙏🏾
This should be titled more so about joining the navy in my opinion
Do you think with all the bs there cause I joined back in July but got separated September, that this should be a last resort nothing better kind of thing to get into. I mean if you had another way to leave new york would you have still went in?
No i dont think the military should be a last resort. As long as you use it as a stepping stone to get to where you need to go then it can be your first resort as well.
I was stationed at Keflavik Naval station for a year, long time ago. I was in the Air Force. I will tell you that the Navy has much better food than the Air Force. The Navy takes care of their people much better than the Air Force did. When I went back to the States, if someone got injured or sick the Air Force, they would just give that person a Medical Discharge and kick them to the curb. So much for free medical.
When I was in the military, I did experience some good as well as some bad hell. I even made my own mistakes, which got me separated.
But the MOST important thing I've taken from my military experience is true GROWTH, as well as learning what my purpose really is in life.
Don't get me wrong, the navy itself I don't have a problem with because big navy upped my financial situation, but the people in the service are always what makes or breaks anyone's experience.
I used the navy as one hell of a stepping stone. Now I'm back here in the civilian world, grinding chasing my dreams, and I'm comfortable. I needed to be put back in the driver's seat of my life because now I'm fully prepared to succeed.
Everything happens for a reason. I really value my freedom, but I needed to go through that experience to learn more about myself.
Well said I feel the same way. Definitely needed to be here in order to know who I am and what I stand for
Great video man. I also have a question: before you join you know NOTHING about the different jobs in the Navy, so you might sign up for a rate in Logistics. However, after a year or so, you see that you like to change to a rate working with ship engines, or train to be a Navy nurse. Can you change, or are you then 'stuck' in Logistics forever?
It depends on needs on the navy, it depends if your rate is under manned and if the rate you want is looking for more people
I’m joining soon can you do more videos on how A School Exams are? I really hate taking test🤣
It depends on what A school you go to and what your job (rating) is. My advice is to ask questions as many as you can during A school. Do not care what your fellow shipmates think of them (questions). Ask questions! You can even ask questions during the exams. They will not give you the answers but they can "rephrase" the questions. Which can help you get to the answer. I am in the Navy Reserves and love it.
“A” school is different for each rating. I went to DP A School, 2 months, in San Diego. It was easy and I graduated 3rd in the class with a 97% overall score. Tests consisted of multiple guess and on hand performance Labs. To easy….
Hi I would like to know everything I’m 21 and I’ve had my concerns that has caused me to stall, but I want to join but I need to know everything that’s can tell me I come from a single mom and my mother was great we were blessed, Im grateful for this opportunity and I look forward to anything that u can tell a young black brother in the this world that we live in today please help,,, LOl but seriously
Thank you
If you join the navy as an officer are there some cons that don’t apply as much (not sure if you are an officer or not)? Or are the cons pretty much the same?
Honestly the lifestyle might be better as an officer. Not sure though but from my point of view it seems that way
I enlisted in the Army a little over two years ago my mos is 31-B Military Police my rank is Specialist E-4 my duty station is JBER and no I never been deployed so far I was told the Army has no plans to deploy me anywhere I was also told if I wanted to stay in the Army I should change my mos to a medical care specialist
That’s my favorite part. The cons lol
I spent many of the worst years of my life in the navy. Three ships and multiple deployments. My priorities were all messed up and I paid the price. Joining today would be foolish with the type of leadership we have in this country.
I’m currently detoxing trying to get thc out my system so I can go to Meps and see if they will let me in with asthma
Asthma of any kind makes you PDQ at MEPS. Permanently Disqualified.
@@horacecomegna335 heard by many people say I can get a waiver
I have a friend who is thinking about joining the NAVY, but I am trying my best to tell him not too for so many reasons. How can I best support his decision as someone who cares for him and his life? Is there a way I can connect you and him on a call so that he better understands what he is putting himself into please?
I’d say the best way for you to support is to let him hear your concerns and then him makes his decision after. I believe that your role as the friend to support either decision he decides tbh. The military may or may not be worth it to him depending on his life goals so ultimately it’s up to him
Is your friend gay? Will fit right in if it's yes
The main reason I’m not interested in the navy myself is because they don’t promote as adequately as any other branch
Yeah for sure. They definitely twist the way the real navy really is.
I was promoted fast. Made PO2 in 2 years. Happy at PO2 but Navy wanted me to be a PO1. Made PO1 in just 7 years, but I EAOS’ed after 8 years.
Why do ppl always say the paycheck guarantee, my paycheck better be guaranteed at any job or tmr prolly won’t be guaranteed for them 😂💯
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i just joined the navy
How it going 😊
The military is not right for everyone. Worked for me ! Retired 1992, after 20 years. Could not survive without my military benefits. Do what is right for you !! SKC,USNR GOOD VIDIO
Yessir it’s all about your journey and what you make of it at the end of the day. I have respect for those who stay 20+ as well as those who leave early
Glad it worked out for you !
This navy is not for everyone is the weakest copout to date. I can name sailors that did their 20 just to get held back. Take that HM1 that received a purple heart for instance. The navy is as corrupt as can be
If you are lucky enough to be on this country. Please try and join.
Even if you do not get accepted. Let the government make that choice. Your is to show up.
The military isn't for everyone. The Navy isn't for everyone. And there is a night and day difference between active duty and reserve. Just like there is a night and day difference between being in boot camp and being out in the fleet. I love being in the Navy Reserves. But I couldn't see myself going active. For me, the reserves was the best option. I am able to do as much as I want or as little as I want. Unless obviously, I get mobilized. But all in all I don't regret it 1%. Good luck in the civilian world shipmate!
Thanks man and that’s wassupp glad the reserves world worked out for you ! I considered it but didn’t want the weekend thing to limit me either
My daughter 16 & looking to join right after school I’m nervous
I wouldn’t be too nervous, as long as you guys do your research and make the best decision you will be okay with the outcome whether that’s joining or not
@@Gregdarez is it away to connect with people from the military to prepare her for arrival
I'm planning on joining the navy in some months but I don't know if I'm physically fit enough for it and another thing is I'm not the best with the harder part of math
I joined at 26 years old and was horrible at math. I scored a 26 on the ASVAB and was able to select Mess Management Specialist rating and was selected to advance to Chief Petty Officer at my 13th year into my enlistment. I learned math on my own after High School through self studies.
@@georgedixon7586Thank you I really needed to know since I was worried.
@@georgedixon7586 I have a question. What's the difference between joining with a GED instead of a Highschool diploma?
@@georgedixon7586 Again I thank you. I will remember this for you have given me inspiration.
@@ghostkill3086 Earning a GED is an important step to joining the military if you don't have a high school diploma. High school graduates may qualify for more roles within the military, but a GED is the next best thing.
U can’t quit ?
What do you think about going from Army to Navy?
I think it’s worth trying lol
Im an E6 Infantryman, what jobs would that transition to if any?
got the pilipino mafia? good luck making rate if you are not a part of it.
I regret not joining :(
I feel that way sometimes as well but we gotta be grateful for the opportunity to better ourselves
I'm a veteran. I would personally advice against it. UNLESS your about to graduate high school, no way to get started in your adult life. It can be a good stepping stone into adulthood financially. If your smart. But the way things are in society now, no way. It's strange times right now and it's found its way into the military. We're are struggling. But the pay and benefits don't justify it the sacrifice. Go work 2 jobs if you got the hustle. You'll see 3x more money. The military isn't what it use to be and lost alot of public support too.
💯💯 well said boss !
Shit 😅 Ty because I was thinking about seriously 😒
No! As a 24 year Air Force retired veteran, no!
Had wanted to join, but I scored low in 2nd try of the asvab, if I would have scored higher they would have allowed me to retest, but I scored lower now I can't join until the next 3 years until they switch management. I could still enlist with the rates that they offered me based on my score, but I don't feel comfortable with those rates they are aviation jobs.
Yeah you definitely wait it out or explore other options but for sure don’t settle for just anything. What ever you choose just remember that you will mostly be stuck in that rate your whole contract
@@Gregdarez
Had really wanted Navy want to better myself and travel. I'm 34 all I have is army and airforce, but I'm at the max age limit for the army, if I join I'll be the oldest recruit surrounded by a bunch of youngsters, how embarrassing for me. Airforce I heard that they are picky with their applicants. I really wanted Navy, but who knows what could happen in the future.
@@rodolfomorenoiii135 yeah man I feel you, just do what you have to do for yourself at the end of the day. Don’t worry about the young folks, it’s not embarrassing at all tbh there’s plenty of people that joined at an older age.
@@Gregdarez
You think I should go and try airforce first instead of army? If I get to enroll in airforce, I would like to do a four year contract and then join navy, but who knows if that will ever happen.
@@rodolfomorenoiii135 maybe the air force if they allow you but if not try the army after
NEVER
AGAIN
VOLUNTEER
YOURSELF.
They did away with pentions. Anyome under 45 y/o should not join at this time.
what's the time of servicing in the military
I think 5 years now
DEPENDS ON YOUR RATE
Sounds like you joined for a reason and now that reason has been fulfilled. Nothing wrong with that at all. Also, there's not that many female COs at sea so watch yourself lol
DD-214 gang
Yessir waitin on it 🙏🏾
@KaiBall Athletics get all your medical documented. Use VR&E if you're eligible before your GI Bill. Use all your resources. It's gonna feel weird after a while, but you'll be ok. All the best man!
@@njpme thanks for the advice man! Looking forward to this new chapter 🙏🏾
Been out since may 2022. VA is the bees knees I’ve been chilling and going to school .
I got two twin boys and a girlfriend would they help me on housing
Yessir they’ll help you
Bro I’m 35 should i go in?
I think your past the age limit bro
@@Gregdarez meps on Tuesday
@@josh_ets have a guy that joined and got to our boat at 37 recently. shit, i didn't leave for boot till 29
Man, a female Carrier Captain.
Is RS a bad job ?
Nah it ain’t but advancement is on the lower end in the navy. It’ll be hard to make rank
@@Gregdarez how hard we talking bro ? Pause
@@dayvoncurry6599 Ayoo 🤣🤣…. Nah it’s definitely really low, like one of the lowest advancements in the navy that I know of
But the job itself don’t seem too bad, probably a little tedious but not the worst job the navy has to over
Damn they put you on call???
Man ya whole career is on call 🤣
Yes and your always on duty. It’s called Needs of the Navy.
Is ABH a bad job?
I’m not sure honestly
ABHs are the worker bees of Air Department. They will either be on the fight deck or in the hanger bay controlling the flow of aircraft during flight ops. You may also respond to casualties on the flight deck if something goes wrong.
@@Tavak86 is that a good or bad job
@@vonelgincolin1189 I can't answer that for you. To me it's a shit job but you might like it. What are your interests? Then I can tell you if you would like it. Do you like being outside alot? Working with airplanes but not actually fixing them? Do you like working with a huge team including other rates?
@@Tavak86 i dont mind working with a huge group and working outside, just want to know how is the job..because the only choices i have is ABF and ABH, would you rather be ABf or ABH?
Why y’all trying to discourage people if that’s what people want to do let them do it
I am allowed to speak my opinion. If someone wants to do anything in life they will do it regardless of who’s opinion they hear.
Get an A school.
Alot of the rates require an A school
I left the Navy as a deck seaman ,the same way I entered. Went to Grambling State University, Air Force R.o.t.c and four year later commissioned a second Lieutenant ,M.O.S. Combat Controller. No other branch does undesignated personnel, you wear the uniform and do manual janitor job. I'm left the Air Force 100 percent disabled as a Captain . The Undesignated Apprentice program does not allow that sailor to meet thier full potential. My advice wait until A school opens up before you enlist.
Your cons 🤦🏽♀️ I want to talk to you in 5 years time …
Sure, just make sure you subscribe and follow my journey 🙏🏾.
@@Gregdarez💯
Was in the 80s as aASE . It was ok but if you get a jerk in charge of you with a ego they can make your life hell, there’s no quitting you just make it threw everyday. Also the rate thing sucked went to A school which was hard for me and it took me 3 years to make E4 then the job opened up and people that didn’t even go to school made rate faster then myself and others. So if anyone is thinking about joining you can count on nothing except a little pay and 3 meals , think about it.