Why the military is the perfect career choice
With the current economic situation, the need for a dependable and respectable job has never been more critical than it is now. Not many jobs have the capabilities to provide employees substantial pay with benefits to match; nonetheless, even a stable position anymore because of the economic crisis the world is currently in. The U. S. military is able to provide many benefits that these other jobs cannot even begin to guarantee. Military service not only comes with a sense of pride that stems from serving your country, but also financial stability, as well as educational and medical benefits that far surpass most civilian jobs out there. While having any good job can bring about a sense of self-respect and pride, there is no greater feeling than knowing that the job you get up every morning to do is saving and protecting countless lives of those that share the country you live in. Whether you are serving a tour in Iraq in support of the war, or just stationed at a shore installation in the states, you can know that you are doing your part for the country you live in and feel honor in doing so. It is a great feeling to know that even President Barack Obama refers to the U.S Military as “the strongest and most capable in the world” (President Obama and his Office of Management and Budget, 2009). Being a service member means getting to experience a sense of satisfaction that derives from knowing you are doing your part to carry on a timeless tradition of selfless service dating back some 200 years (Military Advantage, 2009). It is put best as it is advertised on todaysmilitary.com, “So much more that just a paycheck” (Today's Military, 2009) The next benefit military service can offer, versus civilian jobs, is financial stability.
