PA National Guard, should I?

[enfieldshooter303]

those of you who did it, should I do it?

I am sick of my current situation, I honestly want to join so from the time i sign away... what will happen?

I know i will pass all of the pre screening so whats next?

[Pa. Patriot]

The military turns teens into adults and adults in to leaders.

Go for it.

[enfieldshooter303]

there is a guard unit in coraopolis that i can sign up, i will go down there tomorrow to sign my life away hopefully they are open

[pandemic]

I wouldn't sign up just to get away from problems at home. Don't sign up just to escape.

[Pa. Patriot]

I wouldn't sign up just to get away from problems at home. Don't sign up just to escape.

Have you been in ?

[enfieldshooter303]

I wouldn't sign up just to get away from problems at home. Don't sign up just to escape.

I am kind of running but not exactly escaping. i figure it'll help my family(kids, prego wife) in some way or another

right now my life reminds me of the song "burning bridges" from the mike curb congregation

[pandemic]

Have you been in ?

Nope, but I dont think that disqualifies me from giving my opinion.

[Pa. Patriot]

Nope, but I dont think that disqualifies me from giving my opinion.

I do not either, but I think it qualifies it

[pandemic]

I've thought long and hard about signing up. I still do. I think people should sign up for a lot of reasons but the need to escape shouldn't be one of them. It's a major decision and shouldn't be one that you decide in one day, week, or even month.

Just my opinion

edit: I'm glad I'm not disqualified

[wheeling365]

Well since I am in the guard and deployed if you have any questions feel free to ask. If you want you can ask here or PM me your email and I'll be as honest as I can about it all.

Have you taken the ASVAB test recently? That test is what dictates what MOS's you can get into. Ask about enlistment bonuses as I know they just changed and may have gone down. Also if you are looking at college make sure you get the GI Bill and student loan repayment program.

How far along is you wife? You can end up spending quite some time in basic and AIT depending on the MOS you pick.

Also realize that it is only 1 weekend a month and 2 weeks in the summer.(I'm calling BS) But you can always look for fulltime jobs in the guard once your in. Its basically like active duty but you are still at home working for the state.