So how did your S/D make THE decision?

MomofHopeful2011
Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:09:42 +0000

For my D it was difficult for subjective reasons. Once she looked at the objective issues (i.e. which branch of the military (mission) is she wanting for a career) it fell into place. The question transitioned to after the degree (regardless of your anticipated life at the specific SA) can you envision yourself in the day in / day out of this particular branch of the military? Her conflict was that she preferred one school over the other but the opposite branch in the military for the careeer portion of the commitment. When she was able to verbalize that, it all became easy. Thinking of it in terms of 20 years in a branch of the service that is not optimal for the individual is not an easy thing to envision. She can see herself makeing a life long career in the one service but cannot see doing more than her commitment in the other branch. So, once she recognized that - it was a done deal.