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Jessica, you may want it research a program called Troops to Teachers. Maybe this will help with your parents.
Hi Jessica, how's it going?
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My son is a Navy Corpsman, like your parents I never accepted the idea of him enlisting wright after his graduation. He was in Air Force ROTC for 4 years, I liked it because of the discipline and the activities within the community. My son ...
I hope you make the decisions that is right for you , my daughter left in July and is still trying to fininsh her fitness,l only say do what makes you happy it is your life, but be ready cause it is light years away from what you know ( from my re...
jessica,i am a father of a navy airman getting ready to graduate from A school.she is already a college grad who was teaching.all she says to me is that she wishes she joined the navy years ago.her mother forbid it.you can't go wrong with any deci...
As a mother I understand how your parents are feeling but the bottom line is this is your life and your choice. I was not thrilled when my youngest daughter enlisted, but at the same time she was making a lot of sense; she was going to college ful...
one of the things my parents kept telling me is that i'm being sucked in with this grand idea of free college and travel and that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. I guess it depends on what rate you get.
Boy that is a hard one, it is hard for a parent to have their child grow up and want to leave, but if this is what you want to do, I am sure they will come around. I miss my son everyday but I think this is a wonderful thing he is doing. You have ...
My son is a Nuke MM. I questioned everything at first, but now I realize it was one of the best things that he could do. After all the economy sucks. Since you're doing well in college, you might consider talking to the recruiters about NROTC. If ...
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I have never been so proud of my son joining the Navy. He has education and a carear path going for him. It was a very smart decision he made on his own, He knew he wasn't a good college candidate, he's more of a hands on guy and has done exc...
tell your parents that if you join the NAVY, you are the most protected military force. That is why I encouraged my son to join the NAVY and no other military force. You are a big girl and your parents will always be there for you no matter what. ...
My son was a Nuke and really pushed himself in this very challenging program. He applied to the Naval Academy toward the end of Nuke school and got in and now is a Navy P3 pilot and loving life. He has his degree in Mech. engineering from the Acad...
It is never easy to make this decision let alone try to tell your parents about it. My son has been trying to het into the services since he was 10 years old. At the age of 12 an Army recruiter called and asked me to tell him to stop sending in re...
Hi Jessica,
all I can say follow your Heart it's your future you are talking about. I am a parent myself and my Son joined last year and he never been happier , even tho we where hoping he would do college first, but he made his choice and we are...
Say yes, it's an opportunity of a life time. While serving you will eventually be able to take on line classes. Why not have the best of both worlds.
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- At 12:29pm on October 26, 2009,
Melissa (Carlye's Mom) said…
- Hi Jessica, I talked to you before. I see you're back looking for information. I'm glad you are going to college to see what it has to offer for you. Have you talked to a recruiter? Have you done your research? If boyfriend is in the DEP program, will you be able to be placed in the same program with him? Remember if you do join, you will probably be going to different A schools for job training. If you do sign up, know that there is about an 18 month waiting list to go to boot camp, as there is a lot of interest in the military now since the economy is so slow. If you do join the Navy, sign up for DEP and wait for your ideal job to become available and don't jump at the first offer. Continue to take college classes to progress toward your degree. Then if you decide not to join, in a year or so, you have not sat and waisted time. Remember you are not officially commited to the Navy until you swear in and head out to Boot Camp. Any time prior to that, you can still back out.
- At 1:50pm on October 13, 2009,
carolyn said… - Hi Jessica! It sounds like you have really thought about this, and it doesn't sound like your parents are being open-minded or supportive about your situation. It will take time for them to get to some level of comfort. It's their job to worry about you, and they always will. I think it is a very mature/adult step for you to even consider this, and they should be proud of you. Perhaps they do not realize that you are now an adult! Not to mention, it's hard for us moms to relinquish control sometimes! You have a limited window of opportunity to do this, so you should decide soon, before "life" starts happening and it's too late. My husband had a similar situation that you are in. He struggled through his first two years in college, dropped out to join the USMC (his parents were not happy), got trained in avionics, which led him to a great career in the computer industry. Today he is a director for a major software company. He has never regretted his decision to join, to this day, and is proud to be able to say that he has had the opportunity to serve this great country. I had to give my son my "blessing" this year to join, via NROTC, and I confidently trust that the Navy will take care of him. He's been in the program for nearly 2 months now, and he is loving it! He is more confident, focused, and is very happy about his decision. I still worry about him, but I know that he is in capable hands. Ultimately, you must trust your instincts. It's your future. I applaud you for daring to explore this path, and wanting more out of life. Go for it!!!
- At 10:52am on October 11, 2009,
Sailor_Robs_Mom_Lora said… - Hi Jessica! I realize you don't know me from Adam, but I felt compelled to respond to your post. I am the mother of three teenage boys, no girls, but I don't think the Good Lord made a mistake there! LOL Anyway, our oldest, Rob, is set to graduate from boot camp on Oct. 16th and we couldn't be prouder. Our other two sons, Derrick 16 and Mitchell 13, have expressed interest in the Air Force and the Navy too. No way you'll ever understand the fear we have until you have kids of your own, but just remind yourself that your folks are fearful because the LOVE you. I was a very undecided young lady coming out of high school and looking back I wish my folks would have mentioned the Navy as an option. I went in and out of college, which I too hated until I went back as an adult while going thru 2 of my three pregnancies! :-) Continue to tell your parents you love them, and respect their love for you but you must follow your heart so as not to have regrets later. Take the test again, I'll bet after having taken it once you will only do better, right?! Boot camp is no walk in the park, from what Rob writes, but hard work and studying and being prepared like your recruiter instructs you and you can succeed and make yourself very proud. That's the most important thing after all. I remind Rob, in every letter I write, that we are proud, but more important he needs to keep making himself proud, because he wakes up with that guy every day! Teehee Feel free to write me back, I would love to be in touch with your mom and dad too if they haven't found this website yet. Lora
- At 5:52pm on March 28, 2009,
Melissa (Carlye's Mom) said…
- Hey Jessica, How's it going? What did you decide? Best of luck whatever you decide to do.
- At 8:51am on March 20, 2009,
Sherry R. said…
- Hey jessica, I guess you deleted your post but I was wondering what you decided to do...inlist or not?
- At 8:05pm on March 18, 2009,
Erin #2 (RTC April 21) said… - you wanna talk about excited? Im only a little bit over a month before shipping!!! i have my days where Im a nervous wreck but most days I cant wait to get there.... how are things going with the parents?
- At 8:21am on March 18, 2009,
Jill I said… - Waiting for you in WI group. Do you have a real life or something?
- At 10:11pm on March 17, 2009,
Melissa (Carlye's Mom) said…
- Jessica, Sounds like you are getting a lot of support from those here at the site. I met some Navy moms last weekend and several of them had sons and daughters that completed a year of college and then enlisted in the Navy. I know my daughter said she wasn't ready to go to college after HS and had some adjusting to do initially to get focused to succeed at A school. The Navy wants you to be successful and will help you to achieve your goal if you want it bad enough. She said boot camp was tough but necessary to get in the right frame of mind to work as a part of a team. As a mom, I liked the fact that the military holds you to a certain level of responsibility and conduct. Sure you can screw up but there are consequences unlike if you go to college and blow your classes. In college what do you lose? Your $$. When you are in the Navy, it's a serious job. People count on you every day. You have responsiblity and accountability. My daughter since the age of 19 years old has had the responsibility of navigating a Navy destroyer and she is a surface warfare superviser. You think she would have that much responsibility at home? She likes that she gets a lot of hands on experience and the chance to travel. You make lasting friends and they become your extended family. Believe me, your folks will be amazed how much you've grown up and matured even just out of boot camp. They will be very proud of you. Let them ask their questions to the recruiter and keep a positive spin on things. Maybe spend a little time alone with each of them. Let them know what great parents they are and that you love them.
- At 4:44pm on March 17, 2009,
Sherry James said… - Okay, Jessica, wow, so you're almost finished with your first year of college!! That's awesome! Sounds like your mom is starting to bend a little bit. Try not to take personally the verbal jabs about "wasted so much money" etc. just explain that it took you till this point to know/be prepared to serve. Also, remind her to think about all the money she/they can now save when the Navy pays for your education, training and professional development!!
Remind your parents that because they have done such a good job of raising you that you are about to leave the nest which is what is required of you to complete the final stage of independence & maturity.
I take it that you are the eldest child in your family? If so, you're the first in your family to leave home some parents have difficulty adjusting to change in their home, especially now with so many other things that may be changing in their lives ie, the economy, their personal and marital lives. Maybe they look as you as the glue to holding everything together at home. Actually, that is NOT your job and you must chose for yourself your path and be as compassionate but firm as you can. Remembering one day you may be a mom too!! ;>D Go easy on them but be firm. And GO NAVY!!
Okay, Jessica, wow, so you're almost finished with your first year of college!! That's awesome! Sounds like your mom is starting to bend a little bit. Try not to take personally the verbal jabs about "wasted so much money" etc. just explain that it took you till this point to know/be prepared to serve. Also, remind her to think about all the money she/they can now save when the Navy pays for your education, training and professional development!!
Remind your parents that because they have done such a good job of raising you that you are about to leave the nest which is what is required of you to complete the final stage of independence & maturity.
I take it that you are the eldest child in your family? If so, you're the first in your family to leave home some parents have difficulty adjusting to change in their home, especially now with so many other things that may be changing in their lives ie, the economy, their personal and marital lives. Maybe they look as you as the glue to holding everything together at home. Actually, that is NOT your job and you must chose for yourself your path and be as compassionate but firm as you can. Remembering one day you may be a mom too!! ;>D Go easy on them but be firm. And GO NAVY!!
- At 8:07am on March 17, 2009,
Jill I said…
- Absolutely!
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