For quality of life, AF takes the cake...there is a reason all the rest of us call it civilians in uniform, haha (just playin')! But seriously...your average deployment will most likely be less time (before you all hop all over me, I said MOST), and you will always have nicer bases, better MWR, etc.
Also, if you don't have the passion to lead people or take a lot of responsibility, I wouldn't necessarily point you in the officer direction like everyone else. You will be paid more as an officer, and early on, will be given more freedoms....BUT way more will be expected of you in turn. You can have a great career as an enlisted guy too. I know a ton of enlisted guys who are total rockstars....they are well respected and treated really well because, surprise surprise, they do their job, and they do it well...and they do it without being hounded to do so. Not all, but a lot of the 'typical' enlisted bros that complain about the military are shitbags. Note, I said not all...some that complain have legit complaints too. From what I've seen, the biggest complainers are the biggest turds, just sayin'.
It will be what you make of it....enlisted guys make the military go, and we need some in every service. If I were you and I had to choose between working random odd jobs, and not being motivated enough to finish school now, and having a wife soon, and maybe kids soon after....OR joining the military, getting good health benefits for my new family, making a steady paycheck, getting great technical training, having the possibility of getting school paid for (hell, even using the GI bill to get it after you get out, or while you're in), the chance to serve your country that gives you so much....it's a no brainer dude. I hope you make the right choice. Enlisted or officer...you should do it.
Also, if you don't have the passion to lead people or take a lot of responsibility, I wouldn't necessarily point you in the officer direction like everyone else. You will be paid more as an officer, and early on, will be given more freedoms....BUT way more will be expected of you in turn. You can have a great career as an enlisted guy too. I know a ton of enlisted guys who are total rockstars....they are well respected and treated really well because, surprise surprise, they do their job, and they do it well...and they do it without being hounded to do so. Not all, but a lot of the 'typical' enlisted bros that complain about the military are shitbags. Note, I said not all...some that complain have legit complaints too. From what I've seen, the biggest complainers are the biggest turds, just sayin'.
It will be what you make of it....enlisted guys make the military go, and we need some in every service. If I were you and I had to choose between working random odd jobs, and not being motivated enough to finish school now, and having a wife soon, and maybe kids soon after....OR joining the military, getting good health benefits for my new family, making a steady paycheck, getting great technical training, having the possibility of getting school paid for (hell, even using the GI bill to get it after you get out, or while you're in), the chance to serve your country that gives you so much....it's a no brainer dude. I hope you make the right choice. Enlisted or officer...you should do it.
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