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Originally Posted by Damien435 I've been trying for three years now to get into the military, but I was not able to because of a torn ACL. Finally, after all that waiting, red tape and paperwork, I was able to enlist in the Navy. Some background, I have already completed two years of college and start my fifth semester in September, I'm over half way to graduating, but I've wanted to join the military long before I wanted to go to college. I jumped on the opportunity to enlist but now I feel like I've made a huge mistake and feel like ****, even my co-workers have noticed and commented on it. (I was walking around looking sick all day.) Why? This is what I wanted, IS in the Navy, why the hell can't I convince myself this is for the best financially and in terms of my future goals? |
First, you can look at your options as to finishing your college while in the navy. There are various programs you can get into that will help you finish your college while in the military. The other option is use things like Mongomery GI bill or move to a state where state tuition is waved for prior service members. Either one of these options can make up for the income differential.
As far as whether or not its the right time to get in, like 13th said you are fortunate enough to be accepted despite your condition. I am sure you could quit and get back in later, but if you want to serve that badly I doubt you are that kind of guy. Maybe you could look at ReNegotiating your contract, but I dont know what that would do for you.
IMO I would say you made a commitment and now its on you to fulfill it. Yeah it sucks sometimes, but we drive on and make the best with what we have. The military can offer you some things that the civilian side cannot and vice versa. You always have the option of returning to complete that degree after service.