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Originally Posted by Poppinjay
Consider the Coast Guard.
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Amen, that's what I did.
I was in a pretty similar place about a year ago. I have a college degree, but I didn't feel like I was going anywhere with my job (because it was a dead-end job). I called the Coast Guard recruiter and we talked about the different things I wanted to do and he helped me figure out what rating would work for me.
I like the Coast Guard because it seems a little less military than the other branches. I am **NOT** bashing any branch, but this was something that was importiant to my decision. I don't want to give the impression that the CG has no military bearing... we do. But we do lack certain things like PT outside of boot camp. Depending on how much you want to put into it, the Coast Guard can be just like any job.
If you decide to join any branch, make sure you are fit enough to make it through boot camp.
If you have any questions, feel free to IM me.
P.S. Also the CG provides 4500 a year, in addition to the GI Bill, for college.
P.P.S. Im not trying to give you the recruiter spiel, but the Coast Guard worked for me.