If you didn't go into the field would you have done military or something entirely different?

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No, my family has been in the military for as far back as I can go and I would not change it. Hoping I can encourage my kids to enlist as well.

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Yeah probably because I only had two options when I was in high school. Either to join the force or become a part of the army. I did not regret any decisions because I still chose to serve.

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I don't think so. I am happy with my current position. I still get to live out my dream of becoming a detective. I don't think I would have survived the military.

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A lawyer. LOL. My mom always wanted a lawyer in the family.

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Yes I thought of becoming a teacher but i didn't have the money to go to college at the time so i enlisted in the military right out of high school.

Good question. I probably would have pursued engineering. It's my greatest what if until now.

It would be something different for sure. Maybe somewhere in the entertainment industry. But I am more than happy with what I have now.

I would probably pursue engineering. Civil eng, to be specific. One lesson I have learned here is that you may love the job, but the job may not love you back, and your family with your job and plans will be a toss up.

Defense contracting for me. I've been considering this a lot lately.

Yes, I think I will. being in the military or law enforcement is my dream job since I was a child. Maybe it's because my grandfather is member of the Air force and my father and 2 brothers are working with law enforcement too.

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