I would say go for it...the Army, or any other branch of the military could set you up for a pretty good future. Although I'm mainly speaking for the army because I am in it, I do not know much about any of the other branches. If you were to enlist you could sign on for a 2 year contract. . .Which is what I wish I did ( I did a 3 year contract ). Two years in the army would fly by, Ive been in for about a year and a half now and it felt like I just got out of basic training.
Make sure you pick a job that could help you out in the future! I picked "infantry" not much you can do with that in the outside world. . .Good thing I want to be a cop haha. Well so far in my very little time in this is what the army has given me.
- A guaranteed interview with the Chief of my Police department
- Free college credit hours ( in the army almost all army schools/classes you take count as college credit hours)
- Great shape, I was in good shape before I enlisted...now I'm in incredible shape.
- A great jump start on career and job opportunities (if me and someone else go for the same job with the same credentials...the only difference is I'm prior military. They'll probably hire me instead.
- A guaranteed paycheck every 2 weeks
- There's more, but I can't really think of them right now
But don't get me wrong...it definitely has its ups and its downs.
I say go for it.
EDIT: To the people saying if you want to be a murder...you're ignorant haha. Being in the Army doesn't always mean you're going to be in a combat MOS (job). You can be a cook an x-ray technician, a mechanic, EOD (explosive ordinance disposal). Basically whatever jobs there are in the civilian sector, you'll most likely find the same jobs in the Army.
Your choice, but I personally wouldn't do something just because my dead dad did it. Good money but it changes your personality, puts you at risk and keeps you away from your home and loved ones.
Fact.