Are the Enlisted Ranks really that bad as a career?

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 14:27:32 -0400

http://www.militarytimes.com/story/veterans/careers/civilian/2015/04/18/career-cast-worst-jobs-report/25950233/

Enlisted jobs rank among worst in new career report

If you're enlisted military, a new career report says you've got one of the very worst jobs on the planet. But at least you're a not a reporter.

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Apr 20 at 2015 2:33 PM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 14:33:49 -0400

I've seen worse on Mike Rowe's show! It was the best job I ever had!

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Apr 20 at 2015 4:21 PM

Maj Chris Nelson — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 16:21:19 -0400

So, the aspect that tanked the Enlisted Ranks were the physical danger, stress, and the newest contributor of "lack of job security". Ok. I see some of it. Really enjoyed the comment: "the military isn't for everyone".... well, no kidding??!! Personally, I think that the other 9 on that list were all MUCH WORSE. I spent 11 years enlisted....I didn't think it was so bad overall, I just wanted more...so went to nursing school and got my commission.

Response by SSG Melvin Nulph made Feb 24 at 2016 9:54 PM

SSG Melvin Nulph — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 21:54:56 -0500

Not to me it wasn't. I enjoyed it so much I do not consider it as working but the way of life that was made for myself and those like me such as my Father, most of my Uncles, Grandfather and it goes on & on in my family. Yes we did have a few that messed up and were officers, I try not to hold it against them, LOL.