TheStarchDefenders
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I don't know as much about other soldiers motivations for joining. How many is many? I can only thing of one that I have even considered might be joining as a " viable way out of bad circumstances".Many want to be in the military because they see it as the only viable way out of bad circumstances. They don't want to get kicked out of basic, because they know the other alternatives are worse, while the military at least offers them a chance to better their situation. That it does, as the training is usually excellent and the experience worthwhile. You can do your few years, get money for school, and move on. Of course the cost of all that is often putting yourself in harm's way.
This is true. Seems like a disconnect between the civilian and military world. Though I suspect this pertains more to the army/marines than navy/air force. I am not sure about the coast guard.Moreover, I was surprised to hear in recent years how much trouble many of the troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have getting civilian jobs. Employers don't seem to value military experience like I assumed they would, credentials don't transfer, and employers often worry that vets will have psychological problems like PTSD that will impede their performance or even make them a danger in the workplace.
In any case, if the benefits so outweigh the risks, I would expect more middle-class and wealthy people to join up.
Edit: Thought about it. I suppose most middle-class and wealthy folks have less incentive to join because they do have more options, but I don't agree that the benefits don't outweigh the risk.
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