etherbunny
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Hi, everyone! This is my first post. I'm a senior B.S. Biology major, and have been pursuing a career in Anesthesia. A couple days ago, I visited our school's career fair for fun and was approached by a Marine recruiter who urged me to consider Marine Aviation.
I never considered aviation to be an option for me, as a job or otherwise. I'm not really sure why - but the second that he made it seem attainable, I haven't been able to get it off of my mind. I have never considered the military, and I've been quite committed to my path towards a career in anesthesia, so I've been conflicted the last few days.
My question to you guys is this: How cool is military aviation? Is flying military aircraft really worth the associated sacrifices and risks of being in the military? Or is recreational flying just as much fun - if not more?
In anticipation of some comments in replies - I think I have a personality that would find enjoyment and success in other aspects of the military besides just the being a pilot part. I'm really competitive and thrive in structure. So, it could be a good fit. But, the salary would be, at most, half as much as what I'd make going into health care. And I do have a husband and two small children, so the whole deployment and moving around all the time thing would be a major drawback.
I guess another way to frame the question is: Knowing how much you enjoy being a pilot now, do you ever wish you'd gone into military aviation?
Thanks!! I'd really appreciate any feedback or advice you may have!
I never considered aviation to be an option for me, as a job or otherwise. I'm not really sure why - but the second that he made it seem attainable, I haven't been able to get it off of my mind. I have never considered the military, and I've been quite committed to my path towards a career in anesthesia, so I've been conflicted the last few days.
My question to you guys is this: How cool is military aviation? Is flying military aircraft really worth the associated sacrifices and risks of being in the military? Or is recreational flying just as much fun - if not more?
In anticipation of some comments in replies - I think I have a personality that would find enjoyment and success in other aspects of the military besides just the being a pilot part. I'm really competitive and thrive in structure. So, it could be a good fit. But, the salary would be, at most, half as much as what I'd make going into health care. And I do have a husband and two small children, so the whole deployment and moving around all the time thing would be a major drawback.
I guess another way to frame the question is: Knowing how much you enjoy being a pilot now, do you ever wish you'd gone into military aviation?
Thanks!! I'd really appreciate any feedback or advice you may have!