Help me steer my future, In the right direction! [Archive] -
Glock Talk   View Full Version : Help me steer my future, In the
right direction!  12-30-2012, 20:13 Ill start off by saying the
gng lounge is my favorite forum of all! I read a ton, and post
very little! So here's my question: I'm 17, and until the last
few months I've had my heart dead set on being a mechanical
engineer, but as of late I have really been considering
enlisting. If I did I would want to sign with a option 40
contract (which would guarantee a CHANCE to attend ranger
school(if I can make it that far) I'm really just doubting
engineering because I really don't see myself enjoying sitting
behind a desk, all day, every day. So I've been thinking, trying
to weigh the ups and downs of both. Engineering: Plenty of
money, work in the state I chose, Getting to spend time with my
family, downs: may not enjoy it as much as something else.
Enlisting: downs: being away from family most of the time,
always moving around, money's not THAT good (but