Did I Make The Right Decision?

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Hello, everyone! I'm 18 and joining the air force as enlisted. I already have done 2 years of college and my weighted GPA is a 3.8. Not only that, I was in ROTC. When I had an interest in the military, at first, I wanted to do ROTC. But, my recruiter to do enlisted because it takes a long time to get accepted and go to college to take the classes to become an officer. Within that year, I'm able to do my job and get job experience in that field. He told me that I can always apply for rotc later. Not only that, I'm able to apply for ROTC as soon as I get in. Not only that, tech school classes count as college credits completely free. So, did I make the right decision going enlisted first then doing rotc later.

Yeah, you made the right decision. Go enlisted first then become an officer

Nah, should of went to ROTC first.

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Answer 1

WindAtMyBack | 51 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.

Explorer

I'm not military and don't know the details, but I hope you verified what the recruiter told you.

Personally I think you should have stayed in college and ROTC. That's a sure thing and you were doing well with it. All the rest is speculative about what you might do in the future. That's not just military, but life in general. Once you become active, things will change and you might not do what you planned.

Also, I question the idea of tech school classes counting for college credit. I've been around a lot of veterans in college and out in the civilian tech world who had a lot of tech classes. I don't remember them ever mentioning getting credit for them.

The rationale why the guy told you to not finish ROTC and join as enlisted sounds very questionable. I don't think that's in your best interest.

Answer 2

Apple1996 | 121 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.

Master

Yes you did make the right choice since now you can get into a program to become a officer later on and they'll pay for it all. My hubby has been in the army for 5 years and just now resigned to start doing college so basically he's a full time student but doesn't have to work and we still get paid like normal. Not sure if the air force does that stuff but I'm sure they do something similar.

MrSpine

18 h
I think that's his GI bill
Apple1996

17 h
Nah it's different then that like the army does it for free since he needs it for work. We're saving. The GI for the kids

Answer 3

MrSpine

I think that's his GI bill

Answer 4

Apple1996

Nah it's different then that like the army does it for free since he needs it for work. We're saving. The GI for the kids

Answer 5

Dinklex3 | 111 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.

Yoda

Eh.. depends on you.
There are programs to transition, but it takes a bit of effort and you needs packages. You're leadership also has to like you, I've seen people been sabotaged because of leadership.
I think going in officer is best, but I do know people who have transitioned to officer.
There is no right or wrong decision.
I'm sure you'll do great.

Answer 6

loveslongnails | 181 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.

Guru

I don't know which is better, but I know this - become a fly boy and when you get out, you can be a commercial pilot or even a private one. Good money, free training.

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