I’m at a crossroads

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Originally Posted by Wake27

If he wants adventure, the reserves/guard will likely be an even worse route.


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Why so you say that? Have you been in either?

In response to the second MBA:
I would be pursuing a second MBA at a top tier business school with the goal of landing in investment banking.

As for my interest...well that’s a problem.
It’s shorter to list what I’m not interested in. I enjoy chasing tornadoes, working on cars, building financial models, running, entrepreneurship, coding, etc. I often push myself to my limits and am always trying to learn new things.

As for my health, I’m in good shape. Currently training for a half marathon. Did a full last year but was plagued by IT band problems. My hips are slightly out of alignment which caused those issues but I’m working on fixing that.

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Originally Posted by docsherm

Why so you say that? Have you been in either?

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I wouldn’t have said it had I not been. National guard was by far the most miserable part of my career, so far. Sure, there may be some opportunities for cool jobs, but fewer than AD and likely none are as cool as their active counterparts.

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Originally Posted by thepatriot2705

As for my health, I’m in good shape. Currently training for a half marathon. Did a full last year but was plagued by IT band problems. My hips are slightly out of alignment which caused those issues but I’m working on fixing that.

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If you’re in good enough shape to do that, why do you think it’ll take you 6-12 months to get in good enough shape to join the military?



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Originally Posted by Wake27

If you’re in good enough shape to do that, why do you think it’ll take you 6-12 months to get in good enough shape to join the military?





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My hips are out of alignment (this can be fixed with PT). Nothing major, but it did result in some IT band issues last year. Running more than 3-4 days a week would likely cause reinjury.
And I’m not a strong swimmer.

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Originally Posted by thepatriot2705

As for my interest...well that’s a problem.
It’s shorter to list what I’m not interested in. I enjoy chasing tornadoes, working on cars, building financial models, running, entrepreneurship, coding, etc. I often push myself to my limits and am always trying to learn new things.

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I don't see that as a problem. I see it as many many opportunities.

Do what you love, and you'll love what you do. I also had a million hobbies and interests. Sounds like the same as you. My passion has always been learning, doing, and mastering new stuff. Motocross, defensive shooting, precision shooting/bench rest, paintball, SCUBA and free-diving, RC cars, protection dog training and competition, Kenpo, etc... Since I can remember, I've always been drawn to animals. I started working in pet stores at age 14. That turned out to be where my career would take me. I looked at many other options, but none of those ended up working out. At one time I wanted to be a fireman, but I was told that my skin was the wrong color and they couldn't hire me. My job, hobbies and lifestyle all blend together now. I'm living the life I want to live and doing what I want to do. And making a good living doing it, while having a tremendous amount of fun and adventure. My only problems in life anymore are a wife that behaves like any normal woman, and a government that is now visiting tyranny upon me instead of serving me.

What do you love? What have you been drawn to since you were a kid? There is no wrong answer here.

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Originally Posted by Wake27

I wouldn’t have said it had I not been. National guard was by far the most miserable part of my career, so far. Sure, there may be some opportunities for cool jobs, but fewer than AD and likely none are as cool as their active counterparts.

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I have spend time in all three. And I had cool jobs in all of them and the NG and RES were fun. I looked forward to going to Weekend Drill and AT (Annual Training). It was cool. If you want to have fun, go enlisted into the RES or NG. If you are trying to use it for networking and to help your career go in as an officer.

It is all about your job and the unit. If you join the Army RES expecting to do anything cool and get into some Logistical unit it will not be fun at all, for that matter AD would not be either. Make sure that you talk to someone other than a recruiter. I know plenty of people that really like going to Drill and AT. The names of a unit can be drastically different then what they do. Like a combat engineer may sound cool but they may be Heavy and build roads and such.

It is just like selecting a Graduate program in school, do your research and figure out what you are going to do with it before you do any thing.

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Originally Posted by Wake27

If he wants adventure, the reserves/guard will likely be an even worse route.


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Not for pararescue. Those guys are on point and do you the lion's share of CONUS technical rescue.

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Originally Posted by Bulletdog

Your story is hauntingly familiar... That pretty much sums up how I felt and what I did prior to finding my niche.

Given what you've explained above, I don't see how you'll ever be "happy" as a cog in the corporate wheel.

Here is an idea that may help: When I was in college and getting more and more frustrated with stupid classes and subjects that had nothing to do with my major and eventual intended career, I went to a counselor. I picked her at random out of about 100 counselors that served my stated major at my large college. I explained the "problem" and she took a different tactic. She started asking me about my hobbies and jobs. Through this line of questioning she referred me to a different college that I would never have found on my own that related to my interests. This led to my current career that I would never have even thought of if it hadn't been for that woman on that one pivotal day. I'm typing this right now while on the job. I'm in a fancy Harrah's hotel in a resort here in CA and getting paid to be here. Getting paid stupid amounts of money for an easy and fun job doing something I love doing.

My point: What do you love? What are your hobbies and interests? Can you find a fulfilling career doing something that appeals to you? Something that you love? I've met many people who have a job that they hate, but they do it so that they can pay for the things they enjoy in whatever small amount of free time the job allows. Most of these people are pretty miserable and from where I'm sitting they do not seem "fulfilled". I wonder what will run through their mind as they lay on their death bed at the end of their life. My mother and father both fall into this category. So sad. A life mostly wasted. Me on the other hand: For two decades, I've been saying that if I die tomorrow, I will have lived a full life and done everything I wanted to do. I'll have no regrets. Nothing missing. I started falconry a few years ago and couldn't be happier with it. My current career makes new things like this easy and possible. I've discovered many new things like this over the years and had the time, freedom and finances to pursue whatever I want. Like you, I take great pleasure in helping others. I also help people on the side of the road and help old ladies safely get to their cars in an icy parking lot, and help load the heavy bags. Like you, I won't tolerate innocents getting harassed or accosted. Those things aren't part of my job, but they are still part of who I am as I travel the world.

I hope that looking at this through the eyes of the people who reply to your thread here will give you some food for thought and maybe take you in the right direction. I hope you figure out what you are looking for, and then find it! Good luck to you.

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If you don’t mind saying, what’s your career?

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Originally Posted by Wake27

If he wants adventure, the reserves/guard will likely be an even worse route.


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That maybe true for the National Guard or Army Reserves, but it’s not the case, based on my experience, for the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves.

As for the OP, check your inbox.

Everyone has an MBA now. They’re a dime a dozen. I just interviewed someone who when I asked why she decided to pursue her MBA her only answer was, “So my resume would be in front of others.” . Not, “I was interested in healthcare management.” or “I wanted to improve my business acumen.”

I’ll take someone who is personable, interesting, willing to learn, and has a little experience over someone who has an MBA all day.

Also, you’re not going to be a PJ when you’re a self described weak swimmer with injuries.