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I'm 34, trained in CCM, never been associated with military - I finished training this year, moved, started a new job, got engaged (date set for sept!). Prob work on having a kid in the next year. I went through MEPS during the Fall and passed. I have found a unit in the air guard, CCATT. Seems like a great group of people, quarterly drill. I have no med school loans and won't get any real monetary benefit from joining aside from normal pay and a retention bonus - which is fine, $ isn't the motivation. I want to serve our country - might be pollyannish, but it's the truth. I'm willing and able.
My partner is supportive and has been throughout the process. She's worried about me getting hurt and being away, especially with a child - which I get. We have family around that can help, but it's not the same as me being there. I would commute to drill, it's not local.
I'm starting to worry I'm going to overdue it, not be able to juggle it all. My marriage and family is the most important thing. I have no doubt it will add strain at times (she knows this as well), but am I trying to have my cake and eat it too? Based off your experiences would you put this plan on ice for a few years? Or will things prob work out OK. It's an 8 year contract (6 / 2 IRR).
I could use some wisdom from experience.
Thanks
My partner is supportive and has been throughout the process. She's worried about me getting hurt and being away, especially with a child - which I get. We have family around that can help, but it's not the same as me being there. I would commute to drill, it's not local.
I'm starting to worry I'm going to overdue it, not be able to juggle it all. My marriage and family is the most important thing. I have no doubt it will add strain at times (she knows this as well), but am I trying to have my cake and eat it too? Based off your experiences would you put this plan on ice for a few years? Or will things prob work out OK. It's an 8 year contract (6 / 2 IRR).
I could use some wisdom from experience.
Thanks