Joining military as an old head(35 and up)

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  • Опубліковано 26 січ 2025

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  • @anthonysmith-n8d
    @anthonysmith-n8d 3 місяці тому +3

    We are proud of you. You're doing it. You're accomplishing your goals. Stay positive.

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  3 місяці тому

      @@anthonysmith-n8d Appreciate it!!! 💯

  • @JoelStephenson-f9v
    @JoelStephenson-f9v 20 днів тому +15

    42 and shipping out in May

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  15 днів тому

      @@JoelStephenson-f9v What’s your MOS? Fort Jackson?

    • @JAYY_JAYY
      @JAYY_JAYY День тому

      I tried inquiring about joining .
      I’m too late 45 .
      Although I am in better shape than 95 % of the population

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  День тому

      @ You should ask for a waiver, especially since you’re in top shape for your age

    • @JAYY_JAYY
      @JAYY_JAYY День тому

      @@Sickofdisshxt Thank you for the response.
      I will check into it .
      Good luck brotha 🤙🏽

  • @EmpressNori
    @EmpressNori 23 дні тому +7

    I’m 31 from NYC & met with my recruiter today. I’m ready and nervous at the same time lol

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  23 дні тому

      @@EmpressNori Don’t worry. You’ll be straight. Where are you going for basic? What recruiters you used in NYC? I went to knickerbocker

    • @EmpressNori
      @EmpressNori 23 дні тому

      @@Sickofdisshxt I’m not sure yet lol since I’m working right now, I take the test in two weeks. I guess after that I would know. Ima just study for now but I didn’t do well on the math part for the practice test

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  23 дні тому +1

      @@EmpressNori The words and reading comprehension part is like the main thing I studied to pass. I went to the 09M future soldier program cause I failed the ASVAB. Not sure if that program still exists

    • @JoeJacksonsBelt
      @JoeJacksonsBelt 17 днів тому

      I'm 36 thinking about joining the Cost Guard. Always wanted to join military but kept putting it off. Got a daughter now. Tired of my current situation. Any advice from any others joining military?

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  17 днів тому +1

      @ I would go for it, especially you having a kid and being tired of situation. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain from joining. I don’t know anything about the coast guard though. You’ll be surprised how many people our age join

  • @chrishodd88
    @chrishodd88 7 днів тому +1

    Big ups man I came in at 29
    Came in as a Spc I’m a 15Q air traffic controller April 2025 will be 2 years I been in I wish you the best for your career 🤙🏾

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  7 днів тому

      @@chrishodd88 Appreciate it! Same to you!!!

    • @jerecito6892
      @jerecito6892 6 днів тому

      Big bucks when you leave the service.

    • @chrishodd88
      @chrishodd88 6 днів тому

      @@jerecito6892 my contract is 6 years I’ll get out 2029 if I get out I’m thinking on commissioning over and doing the full 20 years to retire then I want to own a weed dispensary

  • @tsmoove10690
    @tsmoove10690 6 днів тому +3

    34 shipping out to basic 03/24/25 your video made me feel better about heading out and getting through it.

    • @chrisedwards7512
      @chrisedwards7512 6 днів тому

      Me to brother got me tryna sign up

    • @tsmoove10690
      @tsmoove10690 6 днів тому

      @chrisedwards7512 get it done bro. It's possible. I'm going NG so I can still be involved with my kids

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  5 днів тому +1

      @@tsmoove10690 Appreciate it! 💯 it’s not that bad. Just get through basic and everything else is too easy. Basic is actually fun. Nothing to worry about

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  5 днів тому

      @@tsmoove10690 You can still be involved with the kids being active. NG you would still have to find a civilian job a cause you won’t get paid like active duty and the benefits

    • @tsmoove10690
      @tsmoove10690 5 днів тому

      @@Sickofdisshxt ya I have a job. And when I get back from osut I'm going to academy for the sheriff's department

  • @BluefaceTrice-jo8vr
    @BluefaceTrice-jo8vr 2 дні тому

    I’m 34 and I been in for 3 and a half years now and it’s been quite a journey especially with me being older.

  • @loosencurlylocdluv8006
    @loosencurlylocdluv8006 Місяць тому +4

    I joined at 34 and now i’m almost finished with AIT 25B

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  Місяць тому

      @@loosencurlylocdluv8006 What duty station?

    • @BluefaceTrice-jo8vr
      @BluefaceTrice-jo8vr 2 дні тому

      I been in now for 3 and a half years now and I’m 34 now. I joined at 31. I’m stationed at fort drum currently.

  • @rasuulcrenshaw3856
    @rasuulcrenshaw3856 12 днів тому +2

    Im join at 34 seeing this getting me hype no lie love the video

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  12 днів тому

      @@rasuulcrenshaw3856 Appreciate it! You already went to MEPS?

  • @tanishab967
    @tanishab967 4 місяці тому +3

    Lmaooo @ old head. But I’m glad u got through it despite the hurdles…

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  4 місяці тому

      @@tanishab967 😂Word cousin! Appreciate the support watching the videos!! Definitely the best life decision I made!!

  • @pashionryals-2078
    @pashionryals-2078 Місяць тому +3

    I’m 34 and I’m waiting on MEPS now 😭 I’m in Georgia

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  Місяць тому

      @@pashionryals-2078 When do you ship out?

    • @JIR89
      @JIR89 5 днів тому

      What!? When I was at MEPS phones weren’t allowed.😂

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  5 днів тому

      @ Yup. No phones or smart devices 🤣

  • @iSkyi23
    @iSkyi23 4 місяці тому +2

    Congrats! and Thanks for the Vid! what Branch did you go with? It looks like the Air Force.

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  4 місяці тому +1

      @@iSkyi23 Appreciate it! Army lol

    • @ShanaD2285
      @ShanaD2285 21 день тому

      ​@@SickofdisshxtDid you get a waiver? Isn't the cut off for army 35?

  • @Himskii339
    @Himskii339 13 днів тому +1

    Yo did you get a tattoo covered up? If so how?

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  13 днів тому +1

      @@Himskii339 Nah. I got waivers for my hand and neck

    • @Himskii339
      @Himskii339 13 днів тому

      @ ok and are E1s-E4s expecting a raise? Thinking about joining I’m 31.

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  13 днів тому +1

      @@Himskii339 4.5% now and the other 10% in April. April will be the whole 14.5% for
      E4 and below. E5’s and up just 4.5%

  • @chrisedwards7512
    @chrisedwards7512 6 днів тому

    Hey brother I’m 32 and I definitely want to go but I need a good recruiter, can u please send me the info on the recruiter your talking about and yes I’m in New York I live in dutchess county please let me kno brother and I want to tell u I don’t kno u but I’m proud of u I appreciate u for doing what your doing thank u

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  6 днів тому

      @@chrisedwards7512 Appreciate it 💯. Yes, I’ll send you the info. It’s 481 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (718 452 8844)

    • @chrisedwards7512
      @chrisedwards7512 6 днів тому

      Thank u brother so much I appreciate it I’m really scared, I’m a tree guy for con Edison in westchester so I make good money so that and a girlfriend was stoping me but I gota do it it’s a dream of mine to be 11 bravo! I kno what u said but I have lol thank u again man bro I’m going to turn on notifications for u to stay up to date thank u again man can’t stress it enough

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  5 днів тому

      @ Appreciate it bro! 💯 11B lol. You want that infantry lifestyle of sleeping in the woods and eating MRE’s all day. I wouldn’t recommend that MOS, but if that’s what you would like to do lol

    • @chrisedwards7512
      @chrisedwards7512 4 дні тому

      @@Sickofdisshxt I kno most say not to but I’m a bit of a country boy that want to learn more how to deal with ppl in a group setting but I definitely have to do more research on a combat mod besides 11b because I kno everyone is right about it going to suck especially with nothing going on but I will let u kno when I go to meow talk more than! Gota call the recruiter and start running again lol

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  4 дні тому

      @ 💯 keep me posted

  • @jeffybuddhem145
    @jeffybuddhem145 13 днів тому +2

    I’m 25 shipping out in May wheeled vehicle mechanic⚙️

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  13 днів тому

      @@jeffybuddhem145 You’ll chilling. You should be at Fort Jackson and Virginia for AIT

  • @anthonytorres_realtor
    @anthonytorres_realtor 3 дні тому

    Did you get paid while in reception?

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  3 дні тому +1

      @@anthonytorres_realtor You get paid soon as you step foot at reception. Really once you sign those papers. It’ll take a month, before you get paid though, but all your money will be there. If something is wrong just hit up finance

    • @anthonytorres_realtor
      @anthonytorres_realtor 3 дні тому

      @ I appreciate the quick response fam. I’m in the process of joining just passed the asvab scheduled for my physical this coming week.

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  3 дні тому

      @ No doubt! I try to answer everyone long as I see the notifications. What MOS?

    • @anthonytorres_realtor
      @anthonytorres_realtor 2 дні тому

      @@Sickofdisshxt I was trying join as 68p to be a xray tech I needed a 106 gt score. I scored a 101 gt score. So ion really know now bruh still need to do some research trying stay in the medical field tho.

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  2 дні тому

      @ You can always reclass to an MOS you want later or take the test to update your GT scores once you’re in at your duty station. What jobs they said was available for you?

  • @257sombra
    @257sombra 5 днів тому

    I'm in new York.where she is located?

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  5 днів тому +1

      @@257sombra 481 Knickerbocker Ave
      Brooklyn, NY 11237 +1 (718) 452-8844

    • @257sombra
      @257sombra 5 днів тому

      Thanks man I appreciate

  • @brooklynman4079
    @brooklynman4079 5 днів тому

    Im from NYC , 39 with my G.E.D and I scored a 17 on the Asvab (Smh)however I definitely want to join.i have a recruiter that I’m working with but I don’t think he’s really interested in me joining…maybe I can use some advice from you..

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  5 днів тому +1

      @@brooklynman4079 Ask about the 09M(Future Soldier Program) that’s for people who failed the ASVAB. 481 Knickerbocker Ave
      Brooklyn, NY 11237 +1 (718) 452-8844 that’s where I went and sent people to go. The best recruiting spot in NY

    • @brooklynman4079
      @brooklynman4079 4 дні тому

      @@Sickofdisshxtthanks bro#GodSpeed🫡

    • @brooklynman4079
      @brooklynman4079 3 дні тому

      @@Sickofdisshxt is that only for people that score 21-30 on the asvab?.

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  3 дні тому +1

      @ Regardless of score If you pass or not you can ask about the 09M(Future Soldier Program) to either pass or get a better score to get more job offers

    • @brooklynman4079
      @brooklynman4079 3 дні тому

      @@Sickofdisshxtoh okay ,I just asked him about the program and that what he said to me..

  • @zerrotiii7135
    @zerrotiii7135 11 днів тому

    Im 32 about to join this year 100%

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  11 днів тому

      @@zerrotiii7135 Did you take the test already? What job are you going for?

  • @chefantroncobb5230
    @chefantroncobb5230 4 дні тому

    Im 38 and I ship out on tues January 28th 2025
    When you went to MEPS the day you swear in what was the process that whole day ?? Did you have to do any more physicals or anything ?
    I’m shipping to the 09m program in fort Moore Georgia

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  4 дні тому +1

      @@chefantroncobb5230 No more physicals. Everything else is just paperwork and getting your flight to ship out. You should be staying at the hotel

    • @chefantroncobb5230
      @chefantroncobb5230 4 дні тому

      @@Sickofdisshxt thank you for that reply , I’m ready , i know I’m going to be called unk too 😂😂

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  4 дні тому +1

      @ No doubt! Facts! That’s what they will be calling you and the DS will be talking shit cause you old 🤣

    • @chefantroncobb5230
      @chefantroncobb5230 4 дні тому

      @@Sickofdisshxtweee you ever given any lead positions ?

    • @chefantroncobb5230
      @chefantroncobb5230 3 дні тому

      @@Sickofdisshxtwhere did you do your 09m program at?

  • @EmpressNori
    @EmpressNori 23 дні тому

    Was it a military book bag or a regular one?

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  23 дні тому +1

      @ You won’t get military items until you go to reception. That’s where you get your uniforms, shots, etc

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  23 дні тому

      @@EmpressNori What’s your MOS?

    • @EmpressNori
      @EmpressNori 23 дні тому

      @ 42A

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  23 дні тому +1

      @ You S1. You not going to be doing shit lol. Most soldiers don’t fuck with 42A cause they take forever to process our paperwork just sitting in the office bullshitting 🤣

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  23 дні тому +1

      @ You’ll be at Fort Jackson for basic and AIT since

  • @JIR89
    @JIR89 5 днів тому

    I joined 35 almost 36 💯%🎉

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  5 днів тому

      @@JIR89 What MOS?

    • @JIR89
      @JIR89 21 годину тому

      @@Sickofdisshxt
      35S signals collection analyst

  • @santosbarrosalex
    @santosbarrosalex 16 днів тому +1

    Im 38 shipping in 2 days 😊

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  15 днів тому

      @@santosbarrosalex Nice!!! Fort Jackson? What’s your MOS?

    • @santosbarrosalex
      @santosbarrosalex 15 днів тому +1

      @Sickofdisshxt fort sill o Heard is cold out there 😂😂😂, 12N is my MOS

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  15 днів тому

      @ Yeah. You’re going in winter season. It will be brutal for you 🤣

    • @santosbarrosalex
      @santosbarrosalex 15 днів тому

      @@Sickofdisshxt 😞😁😁😁🙏🙏🙏

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  15 днів тому +1

      @ You’ll be straight. Don’t let the youngsters get to you and you’ll be fine

  • @mainestackz4775
    @mainestackz4775 4 місяці тому

    I know them bones hurting old head lol 😆

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  4 місяці тому

      @@mainestackz4775 True story 😂. We do PT now, but when I first came we wasn’t.

    • @loosencurlylocdluv8006
      @loosencurlylocdluv8006 Місяць тому +1

      We actually do better than the young folks. The youngins broke down lol

    • @melissascruggs2289
      @melissascruggs2289 21 день тому

      Well I will start basic on January 27 and am 41. Don't judge me

  • @JoelStephenson-f9v
    @JoelStephenson-f9v 20 днів тому +3

    42 and shipping out in May

    • @Sickofdisshxt
      @Sickofdisshxt  20 днів тому

      @@JoelStephenson-f9v Fort Jackson. You’ll be chilling