Q&A: what percent of people in the military go to college and have successful jobs?
Nov.12, 2011 in
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Question by Hey kid! I’m a computer.: what percent of people in the military go to college and have successful jobs?
what percent of people in the military come out go to college and find a great job?
Does the military really expand your civilian life and increase the chance of you getting the job you want if lets say your in the infantry?
Ur an idiot “don’t treed on me” get a life loser. and yes if you want to have a good paying job and be successful in life then you go to college…. Think before you post a stupid ass answer like that.
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November 12th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Every member that comes from the USAF has college credits, many have a degree. That would be a 100% for the first question.
The military takes young adults (mostly) and trains them and gives them more responsibility then many people their age. After the initial 4-6 year enlistment, if they choose to get out, they are highly trained and well disciplined people.
I don’t know of too man civilian jobs that require Infantry training. Maybe a security guard or policeman.
In any case those that have served tend to get “preference” over everyone else because they served. Why hire a civilian when you can hire a combat proven vet right?
November 12th, 2011 at 9:34 pm
Don’t listen to “Don’t treat on me.” I assure you “respectful” is the last word I’d use to describe an NCO. I don’t have the statistics. It probably depends if they went to college before the military. A lot of people who graduate from college join the military so the military will pay back their college loans.
November 12th, 2011 at 10:27 pm
I would say under 10%. Most people who join the military do so because it’s their best option. You don’t see Yale and Harvard Law graduates joining the military too often. Also, take a look at where recruiters do their advertising. They go to low-income neighborhoods to set up shop and spend nearly everyday in low-income high schools. It is a last resort option for those who join and usually maintains them in the same economic bracket. The training and skills you do get in the military are useful only in the military (for the most part). Any fundamental skills (leadership, will, and other BS) are found in normal citizens that don’t join the military too; and in large numbers.
So, from the books and articles I’ve read and from knowing many people fresh out of the military, it is not a good choice. Anyone considering should first try, really try, to get a real education in a college or university.
All people I know who were in the military wasted their “bonus” on a car, then spend a few years paying it off and working like a normal Joe.