• k3yword@lemmy.fmhy.ml
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    1 year ago

    It’s literally the only reason I joined up after high school. I enjoyed my time, but I wouldn’t have joined up if college weren’t a factor.

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      1 year ago

      It was the only reason I joined (reserves) too. Finished college and got a good paying job in one contract and never “re-upped.” It saved me from a life of factory work. I’m the only one of my workmates that doesn’t have college debt.

      • Goony@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        How long ago was this? How old are you now? 39 is the age cut off for some branches so there might still be a chance if you wanted to try out Guard/Reserves even just to get that one weekend a month experience