Quote Originally Posted by Shadera View Post
Don't be nervous about the asvab, the average person does just fine on it.

I grew up an army brat, so joining the military myself wasn't such a big choice. (Of course, this was back in the early 90's, before all hell broke loose.)
I took the asvab in high school, and scored well. I never studied. I had it in my head that I wanted to become a state trooper once I got out, so I picked Military Police as an MOS. They told me it wasn't available, and I told them I wasn't signing anything until I got my choice. It's amazing how quickly a class spot opened up for me.

I was not married when I went in, but I did get married while I was in. I didn't get shipped overseas, though I wanted to be. (Wanted Germany, I miss it.) I spent all five years at White Sands Missile Range, NM and then came back to WV when I finished my duty.

As far as picking an MOS, take a look at the list, and think of the things you enjoy doing and what you might like to do once you get out. You'll definitely pick up some valuable job skills that will aid you in your future endeavors. It wouldn't hurt to talk to a recruiter if you've got questions - they're there to answer them.

Good luck!
Ahah military brat. My sister is in the air force herself but she is not so great on the communication part of it. she also has a thing about her trying to make me leave my boyfriend. because we had A break up one time for 3 weeks during our whole 5 years together...so, i feel her information might be biased as to helping me determining a job i would enjoy or ways for me to stay close to home (meaning us).

i looked up some of the jobs but just got over whelmed. I thought when i got out i could do some fun in vet care specializing in exotics or having to play with genetics and chemically messing with them under a telescope. though not sure what kinda job i could get liking animals XD I did do lots or artsy fartsy stuff and building things. though i got certificates in lots of art subjects in high school and college. just never put it to use since the art field is so hard to get into, just realistically never thought it could get me someplace.

i think i will talk to one. i do need to work out too >.> scared of basic training and how much it will kick my butt.