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I am separating from active duty in only four months and am confused what my path should be. I'm only 22 if that helps in any capacity. So every male in my family was a firefighter and loved it. In my state they also make a very good living, extremely well even. The benefits are excellent too and the test is in april 2020 and only happens every two years. This would be great because I could start working earlier and make a lot of money to jumpstart my life. On the other hand, I love college and do classes while active in the military. I have about 30-35 credits right now. I could also use my GI Bill and go full time for business as I would also try to go to Harvard BS for an MBA if this was my path. I'm just not sure what the smarter choice is? I would also love to work in an office setting as well. I know fireman can do school as well due to their schedule, but I would probably just pursue on or the other, not both. Thank you!
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Get your degree IF you are going to get a job after that requires it. I know a lot of college-educated Hooters Girls.
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Go to college. Be a part-time firefighter. I have 5 years of college and no degree. It is who you know the young man. I could have been a General. My battalion commander told me as a two star I was better than any colonel he ever had worked for him. He retired as a 3 star. Ron Hite. As a civilian, I call him Ron. Not Sir.
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