Well, tomorrow I'm joining the Navy. I went to college for three semesters but wasn't into it. I didn't care, failed classes, and amassed an amazing 31 credits. I'm going in for obvious reasons and personal reasons, and I've talked to a lot of people about it already. Currently, I'm not looking to make a career out of it; I'm hoping to get more schooling and learn some good trade skill that I can use in The Real World. I intend to complete a 4-year degree while in (I'll be in for probably 5-6 years), and according to preliminary ASVAB scores, I can do any job available. (Not bragging or anything, just to give an idea of my situation)
Basically, I want to hear your story about joining the Navy (preferably) or any other as an enlisted man. Are the recruiters lying sacks of crap, or can they be trusted? Are there things you wish you had known before going in? I'm just looking for as much info as possible, because it's what will be the next few years of my life.
PLEASE, if you don't know what you're talking about, don't say it. I know, I've heard all the urban legends about "Don't trust the recruiter! He's the DEVIL"; saying stuff like that isn't useful. Unless you, or someone you know has been lied to by a recruiter or something like that; that sort information is useful.
Note: I did a search and found this
thread about the Air Force, but I know each branch of service has their own way of doing things. And I don't want to threadjackt the one that has people detailing their military service.