I applied to join the army and I’m meeting my recruiter tomorrow. It’s something I’ve considered before but never had the guts to go through with it. Now that I can’t return to college due to debt, 20 years old working as a cashier, I want more for myself so I’m going for it.

I have a friend who’s in the army reserve as a HR Specialist which is one of the careers I’m considering, and when I told him that I’ve applied, he told me he didn’t think it was a good idea. He said he hates it and that the army is a trap. He said it had worsened his temper, given him anxiety, and even makes him paranoid? That’s obviously only his experience.

Is anyone here in the military? What has been your experience?