August 12, 2024 • 10 mins
Choosing at least a term in The Armed Forces can be an excellent stepping stone in your life! Never ever say you can't find a job, when all you need to do is to find a recruiting station! Talk to people, get research on the Armed Forces, and then make an educated decision. It's up to you, but don't let fear and insecurities prevent you from going! Don't just settle for any job, get the job you want. Believe in yourself!!! Talk to people outside of a Recruiter to get information from multiple sources. From one veteran to a potential future veteran, you can do it!!!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/relatable-life-chronicles--4111164/support.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/relatable-life-chronicles--4111164/support.
Mark as Played
Transcript
Episode Transcript
Available transcripts are automatically generated. Complete accuracy is not guaranteed.
Speaker 1 (00:01):
Hey, hey, hey, I'm bad with something for you to
think about today.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
I'm doing it a little different.
Speaker 1 (00:11):
This is my little advertisement for the Armed Forces. No,
they did not ask me to do it, but I'm
doing it because I believe if you are an individual
who need a job, you don't have to settle. Okay,
(00:32):
you don't have to settle. You can go into the
Armed Forces. You got the Space Force, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Army, Coastguard.
I hope I captured everything. Pick your choice. Don't be afraid.
(00:56):
Don't let fear because you create fear. Don't let fear
cause you to be an individual who should have done
some or could have done something and didn't do it
because you was fearful. Don't let your mama or your
daddy's fears cause you to.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
Stay stagnant in life.
Speaker 1 (01:18):
Anybody could do one term four years, it's like two years.
Speaker 2 (01:23):
It goes so fast.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
You can do so many, so many things, so many
in four years. If you get your degree, you could
become an officer, or you can also become a warrant officer.
I mean, there is so many opportunities. And do not
(01:48):
go in on a mediocre job. I mean they may
be needed, but don't settle for something you don't want.
So study, study studies. There's a lot of material out there.
Study so you could get a good job.
Speaker 2 (02:04):
So you could get a.
Speaker 1 (02:05):
Job that you want and not a job that you
just have to take because of your score. You study
and you get a good job. My advice would be
go in be an officer, or if you don't want
to be an officer.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
And you're an enlisted, you can go.
Speaker 1 (02:24):
Warrant when it's time, or you could just become a great,
great great great NCO non commissioned officer, which is enlisted.
Speaker 2 (02:37):
But I think that everyone who is able should try it.
Speaker 1 (02:45):
I really do believe that people didn't think I were
ever gonna make it in the military. You going into
the military the way you hate buzz and you hate
to get nasty and blah blah blah. I fooled them all.
I went in and now I'm an Army retire Listen.
(03:05):
It was the greatest thing I've ever done. It was
an awesome stepping stone in my life, pivotal in my life.
Speaker 2 (03:16):
It changed my.
Speaker 1 (03:19):
Direction leaps and bounds, and had it not been for
the military, I wouldn't be where I am I'm just
being honest.
Speaker 2 (03:31):
It was a great stepping stone for me. And this
has nothing to do.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
With my belief in God, because I know God is
the ultimate. Jesus's son is the ultimate in my life.
But I'm just saying making the decision to join the military,
it was the best choice I've made outside of God.
But I wasn't on the level that I am now
with Jesus, so I wasn't even thinking about it then,
(04:00):
not like I do now. So there are mentors out there.
I'm willing to be someone's mentor. Seriously, I just think
it is not anything that should be forced toble on people.
I think people should want to do it because it's
a great stepping stone. You have college, you have free
(04:22):
place to live, you could travel all over the world
for free. I mean, it is a great, great opportunity.
I heard that the Coast Guard is the best hidden secret.
Speaker 2 (04:34):
I don't know, this is what I heard.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
I have a first cousin who's an officer in the
Coast Guard. He seemed to love it. But I know
people who are in the Air Force, I know people
who are in the I know people in all the
forces literally, So I'm not here advocating for any of
the armed forces.
Speaker 2 (04:57):
No one asked me to do this.
Speaker 1 (04:59):
I'm just doing it because a lot of people need
to get up offer there, do.
Speaker 2 (05:05):
Nothing and do something. And it's a great opportunity. You
can become a lawyer, you can become a doctor, you
can become whatever you want to be.
Speaker 1 (05:16):
In that military. You just gotta go for it. If
they're giving you free education, take it. If you like
the travel, you can go anywhere around the world. It's
a great opportunity. Do not allow fear to keep you
from doing it. There is good and bad in everything. Hey,
(05:37):
I'm not gonna get on here and talk about all
of the bad, but there is bad in everything. No
matter what job you take, there is good and bad.
But you can do it. You can do it. You
just have to want to do it. You have to
have that initiative, that drive side of you. But I'm
(06:02):
telling you one thousand percent, it is a great, great, great, great, great,
great stepping stone. And again, one time you may make
it into two three, four men.
Speaker 2 (06:16):
You may make it into a career.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
It's a great opportunity and it sets you above the rest.
Speaker 2 (06:28):
Not saying it makes you better than people, but it
sets you.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
Above the rest on your journey called life. And I'm
just telling you what I know. It did it for me,
it could do it for you, And yes, you have
to take everything that goes with it.
Speaker 2 (06:50):
You sign on. There's a possibility that you may have
to go down range, which could be in a word zone.
There's that possibility, but there's a possibility you won't. But
you always got to take the good with.
Speaker 1 (07:05):
The bad, and I think the good outweighs the bad
by far. You have good people in the military, you
have bad people in the military, just like any other job.
But again, I would encourage people who are able to
do it to do it because it could set you
(07:27):
up for life, for real in a good way. And
it's just a stepping stone. You don't have to stay there.
Speaker 2 (07:35):
It's an honor, it really is. And I mean, I
don't know why I'm even on here talking about it.
It's just something that came to me just out of
the blue. Get on here and do a segment on
joining the armed forces. If it's something you're interested in,
(07:59):
research it, research it. If you have questions, reach out
to me. I will answer any question you have. And
if I don't know I'll get the answer and let
you know. Just do it for you.
Speaker 1 (08:16):
And I know some parents all don't want my job
to go to the military, and I understand. I have
two daughters, boths went into the military, so I understand.
But it's a great opportunity. It could be a stepping stone.
It does not have to be an obstacle. Some people
(08:36):
get in and they miss mom and dad, they miss home.
Speaker 2 (08:39):
And all of that. You gotta grow up.
Speaker 1 (08:42):
You gotta put on them big girl panties and them
big drawers, them big boy drawers, and keep it moving
because your life is your life, and you need to
be an individual who want the best that you can
have and be the best you can be, be better
than what you came from.
Speaker 2 (09:04):
And it's not for everyone, but you don't even know
until you try.
Speaker 1 (09:10):
You have to go in with a good mindset, go
in with the idea of becoming the best you can be.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
It gives you structure and discipline. I mean, it's great,
and that's all I'm saying. I've said this too plenty relatives.
It didn't work. But you know, when you.
Speaker 1 (09:34):
Look at your life and you see that repetition and
that cycle that you continuously.
Speaker 2 (09:43):
On and you haven't gotten any better.
Speaker 1 (09:46):
Maybe the armed forces will be a good choice.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
So that's all I'm saying is up to you. I
hope you listen, and if you don't, that's fine. It's
your life.
Speaker 1 (09:58):
Hey do you boo? I'm leaving it right there. Thank
you for listening. Much love in every episode to save
in our hope.
Speaker 2 (10:08):
Do you do it? Thank on it
Hey, hey, hey, I'm bad with something for you to
think about today.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
I'm doing it a little different.
Speaker 1 (00:11):
This is my little advertisement for the Armed Forces. No,
they did not ask me to do it, but I'm
doing it because I believe if you are an individual
who need a job, you don't have to settle. Okay,
(00:32):
you don't have to settle. You can go into the
Armed Forces. You got the Space Force, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Army, Coastguard.
I hope I captured everything. Pick your choice. Don't be afraid.
(00:56):
Don't let fear because you create fear. Don't let fear
cause you to be an individual who should have done
some or could have done something and didn't do it
because you was fearful. Don't let your mama or your
daddy's fears cause you to.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
Stay stagnant in life.
Speaker 1 (01:18):
Anybody could do one term four years, it's like two years.
Speaker 2 (01:23):
It goes so fast.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
You can do so many, so many things, so many
in four years. If you get your degree, you could
become an officer, or you can also become a warrant officer.
I mean, there is so many opportunities. And do not
(01:48):
go in on a mediocre job. I mean they may
be needed, but don't settle for something you don't want.
So study, study studies. There's a lot of material out there.
Study so you could get a good job.
Speaker 2 (02:04):
So you could get a.
Speaker 1 (02:05):
Job that you want and not a job that you
just have to take because of your score. You study
and you get a good job. My advice would be
go in be an officer, or if you don't want
to be an officer.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
And you're an enlisted, you can go.
Speaker 1 (02:24):
Warrant when it's time, or you could just become a great,
great great great NCO non commissioned officer, which is enlisted.
Speaker 2 (02:37):
But I think that everyone who is able should try it.
Speaker 1 (02:45):
I really do believe that people didn't think I were
ever gonna make it in the military. You going into
the military the way you hate buzz and you hate
to get nasty and blah blah blah. I fooled them all.
I went in and now I'm an Army retire Listen.
(03:05):
It was the greatest thing I've ever done. It was
an awesome stepping stone in my life, pivotal in my life.
Speaker 2 (03:16):
It changed my.
Speaker 1 (03:19):
Direction leaps and bounds, and had it not been for
the military, I wouldn't be where I am I'm just
being honest.
Speaker 2 (03:31):
It was a great stepping stone for me. And this
has nothing to do.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
With my belief in God, because I know God is
the ultimate. Jesus's son is the ultimate in my life.
But I'm just saying making the decision to join the military,
it was the best choice I've made outside of God.
But I wasn't on the level that I am now
with Jesus, so I wasn't even thinking about it then,
(04:00):
not like I do now. So there are mentors out there.
I'm willing to be someone's mentor. Seriously, I just think
it is not anything that should be forced toble on people.
I think people should want to do it because it's
a great stepping stone. You have college, you have free
(04:22):
place to live, you could travel all over the world
for free. I mean, it is a great, great opportunity.
I heard that the Coast Guard is the best hidden secret.
Speaker 2 (04:34):
I don't know, this is what I heard.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
I have a first cousin who's an officer in the
Coast Guard. He seemed to love it. But I know
people who are in the Air Force, I know people
who are in the I know people in all the
forces literally, So I'm not here advocating for any of
the armed forces.
Speaker 2 (04:57):
No one asked me to do this.
Speaker 1 (04:59):
I'm just doing it because a lot of people need
to get up offer there, do.
Speaker 2 (05:05):
Nothing and do something. And it's a great opportunity. You
can become a lawyer, you can become a doctor, you
can become whatever you want to be.
Speaker 1 (05:16):
In that military. You just gotta go for it. If
they're giving you free education, take it. If you like
the travel, you can go anywhere around the world. It's
a great opportunity. Do not allow fear to keep you
from doing it. There is good and bad in everything. Hey,
(05:37):
I'm not gonna get on here and talk about all
of the bad, but there is bad in everything. No
matter what job you take, there is good and bad.
But you can do it. You can do it. You
just have to want to do it. You have to
have that initiative, that drive side of you. But I'm
(06:02):
telling you one thousand percent, it is a great, great, great, great, great,
great stepping stone. And again, one time you may make
it into two three, four men.
Speaker 2 (06:16):
You may make it into a career.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
It's a great opportunity and it sets you above the rest.
Speaker 2 (06:28):
Not saying it makes you better than people, but it
sets you.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
Above the rest on your journey called life. And I'm
just telling you what I know. It did it for me,
it could do it for you, And yes, you have
to take everything that goes with it.
Speaker 2 (06:50):
You sign on. There's a possibility that you may have
to go down range, which could be in a word zone.
There's that possibility, but there's a possibility you won't. But
you always got to take the good with.
Speaker 1 (07:05):
The bad, and I think the good outweighs the bad
by far. You have good people in the military, you
have bad people in the military, just like any other job.
But again, I would encourage people who are able to
do it to do it because it could set you
(07:27):
up for life, for real in a good way. And
it's just a stepping stone. You don't have to stay there.
Speaker 2 (07:35):
It's an honor, it really is. And I mean, I
don't know why I'm even on here talking about it.
It's just something that came to me just out of
the blue. Get on here and do a segment on
joining the armed forces. If it's something you're interested in,
(07:59):
research it, research it. If you have questions, reach out
to me. I will answer any question you have. And
if I don't know I'll get the answer and let
you know. Just do it for you.
Speaker 1 (08:16):
And I know some parents all don't want my job
to go to the military, and I understand. I have
two daughters, boths went into the military, so I understand.
But it's a great opportunity. It could be a stepping stone.
It does not have to be an obstacle. Some people
(08:36):
get in and they miss mom and dad, they miss home.
Speaker 2 (08:39):
And all of that. You gotta grow up.
Speaker 1 (08:42):
You gotta put on them big girl panties and them
big drawers, them big boy drawers, and keep it moving
because your life is your life, and you need to
be an individual who want the best that you can
have and be the best you can be, be better
than what you came from.
Speaker 2 (09:04):
And it's not for everyone, but you don't even know
until you try.
Speaker 1 (09:10):
You have to go in with a good mindset, go
in with the idea of becoming the best you can be.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
It gives you structure and discipline. I mean, it's great,
and that's all I'm saying. I've said this too plenty relatives.
It didn't work. But you know, when you.
Speaker 1 (09:34):
Look at your life and you see that repetition and
that cycle that you continuously.
Speaker 2 (09:43):
On and you haven't gotten any better.
Speaker 1 (09:46):
Maybe the armed forces will be a good choice.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
So that's all I'm saying is up to you. I
hope you listen, and if you don't, that's fine. It's
your life.
Speaker 1 (09:58):
Hey do you boo? I'm leaving it right there. Thank
you for listening. Much love in every episode to save
in our hope.
Speaker 2 (10:08):
Do you do it? Thank on it
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.