The biggest thing that I tell people is if you plan on getting out in the next 1 1/2 you better start documenting all your medical shit. Go for everything! I made the mistake and was doing shit last minute. Thankfully I had an amazing PA who slotted me for appointments on a very short notice ( a few months left) to get everything documented. I had several things I refused to get seen by because I was the suck it up soldier who didn't want to be seen as broken. Throw those feelings out the door and get looked at. A few months after my ETS date I had my rating and was getting disability. No shame, you earned that shit.
Solid advice, I got outta the Marines back in 2017 and it was a shitshow. Joined the army in 2018 and I’m about to get out for good. I agree on everything you said💯
I wish I planned my exit from the Army more properly when I left active duty in 1999. I struggled at first in the civilian world and worked in several jobs in the private sector. I completed my 8 year obligation in the Army Reserves and started working for the state of California in the current job that I'm still working in 19 years later.
I'm getting out in 1.5 years and I'm 7 years in with 3 deployments, which was fine when I was a single soldier but I'm married now with a son and I'm about to miss majority of the first year of his life and I've decided that the active duty life isn't suitable for my family. Long story short I'm absolutely terrified of my transition. I joined the army the day I graduated highschool and left less than 2 weeks later for basic. The army is all I've ever known my adult life and I have no idea how things are going to be on the outside. I've never had a civilian job before and it's scary to look at the outside when everything has always been provided for me with the army. At the end of the day no matter what happened I've always had a roof, clean clothes, clean running water, a bed, and food. Civilian side none of that is guaranteed. It's scary. I've been telling myself that people make it work every day to keep myself up about getting out but I'm scared lol.
Same bro. I have a year and 8 months left and I’ll be at 12 years. Tired, broke, and I wanna have roots somewhere. But all I’ve ever known is Army. But you know I look at all my girlfriends friends that know nothing about the military and just see how at peace they are when they do anything and it makes me want that even more. The constant over thinking things and having to check in with people to do anything is just not cutting it for me anymore and I’m a SSG. Take what you’ve learned and the person you’ve become and apply it to whatever you do when you get out and I’m sure you’ll be good! You might fail here and there but I’m sure you’ll do great and things always work out eventually!
A video about staying in and retiring vs getting out for a civilian career would be nice. Comparing the pay, benefits, taxable income, retirement vs. the freedom, higher salary, etc.
Got out the Marines last week, and the whole time I was excited to get out and follow my ambitions, but fuck I miss my friends and the entire “culture” of it. Definitely have felt disconnected and bored since I got out. I thought to myself, “Damn, I wish my contract was a year longer” 🤣🤣
I have 2 y and 7 months left to get out, I already have a plan on what I wanna do, and it was the plan that I had when joining the military, I am really sticking to it, I'm already saving up, aiming to have at least $20k by the time I get out, I have 4K saved.But I DO NOT rule out reenlisting active duty, AT ALL. Because I'm truly enjoying it. If I do end up getting out, I would probably reenlist reserve to keep the benefits
What’s up bro! I’m in active duty (Army) and have 1year 11 months before my contract ends. I haven’t taken any leaves during the service and plan to save it up until the end (35 days of leave currently available now for me). I’ve been taking college classes while in service as well. I feel like the military is not for me and just want to make it done and get out ASAP. I want to get out early, do all the internship programs, sick calls whatever before I get out. Please make a video and help me plan for that. Thanks brother
I’m trying to join the AF but they didn’t wanna take me cuz my ASVAB score was low. I got a 77. How is that a low score I asked myself. So fuck it I’m going army now. 😒
Hey bro can you make a video about the transition from active to reserve or national guard?? I being hearing that is a way to leave early the army in order to sign with national guard or reserve??. Thank you
You break the seal in the mask for you to know that the mask actually work ,so u can trust your protective equipment and yes,it does work. In my company I knew 2 people who had hard time briefing so they wore the pro-mask the entire time we were in the chamber. You will be fine
@RAJ GURUNG you can have that happen of you get kicked out before a certain amount of time. If you serve your full contract you're good. If you dont finish your contract you're going to pay some back. Had it happen to a dude in my unit 😂
How many of you are planning to get out of the Army! 🤔
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I'm trying to come back in
Me💯
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The biggest thing that I tell people is if you plan on getting out in the next 1 1/2 you better start documenting all your medical shit. Go for everything! I made the mistake and was doing shit last minute. Thankfully I had an amazing PA who slotted me for appointments on a very short notice ( a few months left) to get everything documented. I had several things I refused to get seen by because I was the suck it up soldier who didn't want to be seen as broken. Throw those feelings out the door and get looked at. A few months after my ETS date I had my rating and was getting disability. No shame, you earned that shit.
We all wish we would have known a lot more before we enlisted.
For reals!
Lol so true!!!!!
I'm 9 months out from my ETS date and just found your channel, very solid content keep it up! 💪🏽
Solid advice, I got outta the Marines back in 2017 and it was a shitshow. Joined the army in 2018 and I’m about to get out for good. I agree on everything you said💯
I wish I planned my exit from the Army more properly when I left active duty in 1999. I struggled at first in the civilian world and worked in several jobs in the private sector. I completed my 8 year obligation in the Army Reserves and started working for the state of California in the current job that I'm still working in 19 years later.
I'm getting out in 1.5 years and I'm 7 years in with 3 deployments, which was fine when I was a single soldier but I'm married now with a son and I'm about to miss majority of the first year of his life and I've decided that the active duty life isn't suitable for my family. Long story short I'm absolutely terrified of my transition. I joined the army the day I graduated highschool and left less than 2 weeks later for basic. The army is all I've ever known my adult life and I have no idea how things are going to be on the outside. I've never had a civilian job before and it's scary to look at the outside when everything has always been provided for me with the army. At the end of the day no matter what happened I've always had a roof, clean clothes, clean running water, a bed, and food. Civilian side none of that is guaranteed. It's scary. I've been telling myself that people make it work every day to keep myself up about getting out but I'm scared lol.
Same bro. I have a year and 8 months left and I’ll be at 12 years. Tired, broke, and I wanna have roots somewhere. But all I’ve ever known is Army. But you know I look at all my girlfriends friends that know nothing about the military and just see how at peace they are when they do anything and it makes me want that even more. The constant over thinking things and having to check in with people to do anything is just not cutting it for me anymore and I’m a SSG. Take what you’ve learned and the person you’ve become and apply it to whatever you do when you get out and I’m sure you’ll be good! You might fail here and there but I’m sure you’ll do great and things always work out eventually!
A video about staying in and retiring vs getting out for a civilian career would be nice. Comparing the pay, benefits, taxable income, retirement vs. the freedom, higher salary, etc.
Very helpful video I’m re-enlisting but I’m building the knowledge now
Got out the Marines last week, and the whole time I was excited to get out and follow my ambitions, but fuck I miss my friends and the entire “culture” of it. Definitely have felt disconnected and bored since I got out. I thought to myself, “Damn, I wish my contract was a year longer” 🤣🤣
The military would be better to shorten enlistments to 2 years each. People would be signing up in droves and staying in way longer.
I have 2 y and 7 months left to get out, I already have a plan on what I wanna do, and it was the plan that I had when joining the military, I am really sticking to it, I'm already saving up, aiming to have at least $20k by the time I get out, I have 4K saved.But I DO NOT rule out reenlisting active duty, AT ALL. Because I'm truly enjoying it. If I do end up getting out, I would probably reenlist reserve to keep the benefits
You can take all of the sfl tap classes again if you need to. Its better to do it early so that you can do a career skill program.
For folks watching this and getting out: 1. Record classes 2. Retake classes when possible
I can't wait to get the fuck out. One contract was good enough
I'm getting out after my contract ends. Already working on a plan for when I ETS.
Getting out in a week at ft bliss and have some anxiety which I’ve never get. This video definitely helped a little.
Fuck bliss! Giant base with no shuttle. Everyone must buy a car from the local dealerships that like to fuck over the soldiers
So how has it been so far?
I’m about to get out of bliss
"OK so without further or do, let's get to it" ,he said. Proceeds to start another intro 😭💀
I left the navy in 2012. Long story short I’m joining the army now.
Good luck the army is a different beast .
Make suuuuree you get a nice mos-job. Otherwise, you will hate and live in a 2x3 space.
What're you doing now in the civilian world? Thanks for your service brother
When I was in if you went to sick call for any reason you didn't get the weekend off.
That’s messed yo bro, sorry to hear that
What’s up bro!
I’m in active duty (Army) and have 1year 11 months before my contract ends. I haven’t taken any leaves during the service and plan to save it up until the end (35 days of leave currently available now for me). I’ve been taking college classes while in service as well. I feel like the military is not for me and just want to make it done and get out ASAP. I want to get out early, do all the internship programs, sick calls whatever before I get out. Please make a video and help me plan for that. Thanks brother
Internship?
@@rigomorales137 csp an internship that helps you get a job
I’m having this same problem
I’m trying to join the AF but they didn’t wanna take me cuz my ASVAB score was low. I got a 77. How is that a low score I asked myself. So fuck it I’m going army now. 😒
Should of waited and tried to get that score up man, now your not gonna enjoy the boujee life of flyboys
I got a 75 and been in for almost 12 years lol
Great vid! very informative.
Super helpful!
That’s the one thing I’m afraid of, that I will miss it so much that I’d actually join NG or reserves.. or even go active again lol
I’m out July 8th
Hey bro can you make a video about the transition from active to reserve or national guard?? I being hearing that is a way to leave early the army in order to sign with national guard or reserve??. Thank you
You can’t get out early, if you have leave days you can take terminal leave just like when you pcs.
Say f the army everyday now i miss it .
I said F the Army everyday and still say it 7 years after I got out lol. 7 years MP 31B and two deployments.
@@Adam-om9hu 😂😂
My son is going for pj what tips you might recommend ! You’re always providing with great inf thank you Ben keep up the great job 👍🏼
Why didn’t you do anything medical when you got out? Could be a emt
Just wasn’t for me man
Can you make a video about gas chambers? I’m kind of worried, I’ll be taken by EMS for difficulty of breathing
Already made one
You break the seal in the mask for you to know that the mask actually work ,so u can trust your protective equipment and yes,it does work.
In my company I knew 2 people who had hard time briefing so they wore the pro-mask the entire time we were in the chamber.
You will be fine
@@isaacbaidoo6892 Oh wow, thank you for that response! It’s reassuring, so do you ask the drill Seargent for the pro mask or how can you get one?
@@ElJoshPaul the pro max is issued to everyone during training
How does the pay for mileage and weight work?
Can you make a video of your last army paycheck bro ?
Im going to reclass to 68E then go national guard
Just started SFL-TAP today 🔥
You need subtitles
Can you do a video about the va loan pls
I have exactly situation like you.
Pay attention and notes in tapes ben
Get your disability kings
Fuck yes!!!
Can you give some tips on it
I hate being a veteran
Ets do you have to pay back a bonus
@RAJ GURUNG you can have that happen of you get kicked out before a certain amount of time. If you serve your full contract you're good. If you dont finish your contract you're going to pay some back. Had it happen to a dude in my unit 😂
I got out at a shitty time..right before the pandemic lol
Korea is wack I am going through all this rn lol
Document document document
Elaborate pleade thank you