What's the reality of being a combat engineer?

Heavy equiptment/mechanical, was my choice, mechanical always was a benifit and still does, heavy equitpment is a trade that'll allways be needed for service, in the civil or military.
Had some good friends that were electrician, carpenters and plumbers, hung around those guys and learned the trade, to do things for myself at my own home. I still do my electrical, plumbing and picked up maisonary skill too.
Mechanical gave me the insight and willingness to learn fixing things, I did my own Harley repairs. Now, a wife might not like a husband that is always in the company with his new love, his Harley.

William Abbott Below is a previous post with information about the Combat Engineer MOS. Search on "12B" and "Combat Engineer" to find other posts. Gather as much information as you can and then talk to your wife so that you are both on the same page. Good luck. Let us know what you decide.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-is-it-being-a-12b-combat-engineer-on-active-duty

My Uncle retired from the US Army and was a Combat Engineer, He did enjoy what He did. It seems likely however handling explosives the loud noise caused Him some permanent damage which showed mostly as He got older although He mad it to age 90. He was well versed in taking out bridges and buildings with explosives. He knew how things were built also as He spent most of His life as a building contractor.