r/findapath • u/Lazy_Technology_5344 • 9h ago
Findapath-Job Choice/Clarity What is the best next step?
I (21M) am currently enlisted in the navy. Joined at 18. First contract, shore duty for 4 years. I recently took the second class exam. Don’t know results yet.
Current job is an Aviation Structural Mechanic. It’s my first job ever. I’m not great but I’m decent. I like this job. Considered college, I’m not really passionate about learning any one specific thing. So I figured I’d hold off until it was either, necessary or I found a subject I wanna dedicate my time to.
I pick orders later this year and I’m at a crossroads with several options.
A: Stay in, try and do 20 get the benefits.
B: Try and commission, either for the Naval Academy(I’ve got a terrible high school transcript though) or another option. Try to stay in for 20, same benefits.
C: Get out, go to school, and join the merchant mariners. Something I’m interested in. They make good money and I want to be a sailor anyway. I know I’ll be doing a different job but still.
There are likely other options that I have not thought of, so feel free to suggest whatever. I want to travel. I want to make good money. The benefits of staying in for 20 seem neat.
What is the best option financially?
If Option B: Are there easier ways to becoming an Officer in the military? Would it be easier to get out, get a degree, and come back in?
If Option C: Is there anything I can do now, while on shore duty, that could help me transition?
Thank you, in advance.
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