Military Nesties
ashmonster
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FH considering the navy
Hi,
so I have no idea what to expect. He did NJROTC in high school and thinks its something he would like to try, I just want to get an idea of what life will be like.. how long deployments might be, he wants a job in engineering, location changes etc...
Ashley & james
3/16/13
Re: FH considering the navy
My FH has been in the Navy for 6 and a half years. He has been at the same station the entire time and has deployed three times for six months at a time. He loves it and has gained a lot of opportunities he may not have had otherwise. but the other ladies are right it all depends on his rate and other factors.
So I guess what I am saying is for us it has been a wonderful thing but it depends on you and your FH
Hi, I don't know if your FH (future hubby?) has decided to join yet or not, but my husband has been in for 26 years. In the Canadian Navy that is. I'm sure there is a lot of differences and similarities with both the American and Canadian Navys.
My experience as a naval wife has been overall good. Over the years I have some of the best memories of my life living in Base Housing, meeting tons of great ladies from all over the country, attending adults and children's Xmas parties at the Mess and receiving all the presents (tacky ones or not, lol) when our sailor comes home from a long deployment. These are truly the best times ever.
Of course all good things don't come easy, lol. Long deployments can be a challenge. Especially if you have young children, a job, or living in a new location with no family close by. It was much harder in the early years when there was no e-mail, Skype, texting etc. All communication was thru SNAIL MAIL, hee, hee!! But you do what you have to do.
Overall, I believe the military is a terrific career choice and opportunity really. It offers an education, travel, pension plan, benefits, affordable housing and job security. In today's day and age, this type of job with these perks can be hard to come by. I know there is the danger risk too. I do not overlook this factor. Howver, it is not something I ever worry about. There is danger out there everywhere....ie just walking down the street or getting in a car....
After 26 years my husband feels he is ready to move on now and get a civvy job on base. I'm supportive of that but almost sad too. I really don't want our military life journey to ever end. My step-father was Army and my husband is Navy. I really know no other way of life. Most importantly, I love this way of life.
Good luck discovering whichever path you and your FH choose.
Cindy
Hi, my husband is in the Canadian Navy. What does the term 'rate' mean? We don't use that term but I'm thinking it might be 'rank'? ie...private, corporal, sargeant etc?
Cindy