Posted on Aug 28, 2018
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I just hit my 6 year mark and I am fighting mentally for a reason to stay in and finish my 20. I am at that point in my career to where I can step back, look in and truly be proud of what I have done and accomplished. I want to do 20 years, but mentally I'm done. Has anyone else crossed this bridge and what helped you keep pushing? TIA.
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SFC S2 Intelligence Ncoic
For me it's retirement with health care and having that stability while I can basically just work for extra money when I get out while not having worry that much about mortgage and utilities being paid. Plus, the wife and I dig all the travel. I had a five year break in service from 2004-2009, and I know how unstable and scary it can be out there. Especially when another recession hits. And it will.
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SSG Scheil,
For everything you just mentioned is honestly the main thing keeping me in. The stability that the Army has to offer is hard to compare to. Don't get me wrong, I'm not staying in for the money, but knowing that the light at the end of the tunnel is a very bright one. Best of luck to you brother and I hope everything goes your way for retirement once that time comes.
SFC Michael Hasbun
For me it was long term goals. I want to teach high school JROTC. You have to be a retiree to do so. So on those days where things just sucked and I wanted out, I just kept my eyes on the future... I'm at about 19 now, so I guess it worked ;o)
SGT Tomas "Huey" Husted
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I pray you become a better JROTC teacher than the ones my kids had. My daughter was a MSGT with another year in school left and it was the instructors who broke her. My son as well.
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SFC Hasbun,
Funny you say that, if I stay in, that is actually what I want to do after retirement. Maybe I should just follow your steps and use that as a main motivator. I wish you the best of luck and enjoy! Thank you for your words of wisdom.
LTC Stephen C.
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SSG Clint Underhill, I think the worthy responses provided by LTC John Mohor, SFC Michael Hasbun, SFC (Join to see) and SGT (Join to see), although each different, provide excellent reasons to continue to march down the Army path.
Best of luck with your decision and I hope you stay the course.
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LTC Curlee, I agree, many good view points. I appreciate your kind words and thank you for the encouragement!

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