Civilian job or military service?

[demonica]

Personally, I'm not really fit for a military service. I'm not familiar with the benefits they get in America but here in my country, they're also paid well compared to other jobs but it's really hard for me to imagine in that position. You need to be physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared when doing that line of job. I feel like it's just such a heavy responsibility even if there's an economic issue.

Our country isn't even that great when it comes to military so I'd still prefer civilian jobs. Safety is also a big factor and risk when choosing military service.

[Faisal2202]

During these uncertain economic times, do you prefer to look for a regular job or just enlist in the military? I mean, the benefits offered by the military are often hard to ignore. At least, in the US. But I understand that military service is not for everyone. If you had to choose between the two, which one will you pick?

Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I am not in the US and I am also not aware of the benefits of being in the US military but where I live, there are not so many benefits in our military for lower ranks but still most of us are interested in standing with our army against any enemy. But from that spirit of being in the army, if someone joins the army to not serve the country, or someone who is not ready to die for the country but wants to join the military just for the benefits, then I doubt it and in my opinion, it will weaken the military system from top to bottom.

It is definitely not for everyone but many joins military because they are attracted by those beautiful packages that the military gives them, a lot of people, especially immigrants in the US gets to join the army so they can get citizenship, otherwise, they would not have joined. A lot of people joins military for benefits but is that right morally?

[BABY SHOES]

Being a civilian worker compared to being in the military where you have to serve the country, under any circumstances when the country needs you on the spot in war then you have to be ready between life and death, especially in the US army this is full of consideration for them.

I prefer to be a civilian because of freedom... where we can work, do business or do any job according to our wishes and talents, then it depends on the skills we have as long as you see in business then the income will be much greater even financially will be guaranteed as long as it becomes a successful businessman.

[Bluedrem]

Love for military service is born mainly from patriotism. By doing military service, you can do something for the country from the front and if we talk about financial benefits, then in terms of salary, there are many civilian jobs where the salary is several times higher than military service. But I have seen many people who do not work just for money but because of love for the country and responsibility towards the country. Personally, if the question is asked to me which one to choose, I would definitely choose military service because by doing this job I can directly use myself for the welfare of the country. Also, since this job is very risky, if I die while serving for some reason, my family will still get financial security.

[ejikeme24]

If military job is the only available job in my country I would rather remain like that than applying for a military job,

A military job does not just mean that you will be required to have weapon and be in the field, there are military office jobs. But I understand why you may say something like this, the benefits of being in the military is not the same in every country, there are some countries where the dangers outweigh the benefit, in fact there is no benefit. In such countries, it may be best to remain a civilian and give yourself the option of having other sources of income instead of the military that will tale all your time with nothing to show for it.

I know that right, but here in my country once you join military they will post you in a place where there's war, although for the fact that I dislike military job is not because of weapon or the things that is involved rather I chose not to work as a military all my life. Here in my country you can only work in office that's if you are well educated, even most of the people who are well educated are not even working in the office so I think it is just a matter of connection, if you don't have a connection you can't enjoy military job.

[blockman]

During these uncertain economic times, do you prefer to look for a regular job or just enlist in the military? I mean, the benefits offered by the military are often hard to ignore. At least, in the US. But I understand that military service is not for everyone. If you had to choose between the two, which one will you pick?

Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Getting into military service in my country is not a viable option anymore for me. Because they have a specific age for joining but, I can still categorical join as a reservist. Being a reservist, you only get to have the privilege of serving the country without compensation or if there is, it's very minimal and not enough to rely on as a living. And that's why I'll be choosing to get into several jobs if I can in these times. Getting more active income and even the regular jobs now are also uncertain and that's why I'll not stop in working just to provide in these trying times.

[programmer3666]

During these uncertain economic times, do you prefer to look for a regular job or just enlist in the military? I mean, the benefits offered by the military are often hard to ignore. At least, in the US. But I understand that military service is not for everyone. If you had to choose between the two, which one will you pick?

Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

One million and one times, I will pick a civilian job over a military job, believe me!! There is nothing as sweet as freedom, as a civilian, your freedom is your greatest tool, you can move around at will, travel at your own convinience and sleep at your own given time but in the military, everything is predefined for you from those at the top of the food chain and that can be exhusting and mentally draining, although from the outside it looks and sound easy! until you get in and find out that it is not a walk in the park but a sacrifice of self-worth.

[Easteregg69]

Pension.

Don't go killing for it.

[Akbarkoe]

During these uncertain economic times, do you prefer to look for a regular job or just enlist in the military? I mean, the benefits offered by the military are often hard to ignore. At least, in the US. But I understand that military service is not for everyone. If you had to choose between the two, which one will you pick?

Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

For a man approaching old age who has and has difficulty finding a job, if they can choose, they will take the path of joining the military because there they know there will be many benefits for their family even though they have to risk their lives in the battlefield, on the other hand they can serve the country, how could it not be the best choice because the family will get guarantees from the government, starting from basic needs and education, and if they succeed in winning the war they will be appreciated because have served the country, it is a sacred duty.

[Darker45]

I'd choose a regular job over another one in the military, but I won't think twice to enlist the moment I believe my contribution would be of big help.

Although the compensation and other benefits are probably good enough, the problem with an ordinary job in the military here in my country is that you're often just an armed tool of powerful politicians. You'd do things as commanded to you not necessarily by your superior but by a powerful politician. I don't find it appealing.