Do you ever just feel - that you never want to commit suicide and you love the military?

2015-01-29T17:31:02-05:00

Given all the negative threads - anyone else like me who loves their job, loves the people they work with, and would rather do a 20 mi ruck barefoot vs commit suicide? The Army is awesome and I love it. I wake up daily actually loving my job - and that's after 20 years as a civilian before joining. This is what I was looking for, and I thank God or Buddha or whomever for giving me the opportunity to serve with so many great people.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2015 6:22 PM

2015-01-29T18:22:23-05:00

Sir, I love my job and all of that, but loving the people I work with sometimes it's hard, in my current unit I do, but I have been places where I could not wait until they PCS'ed or I did.

Response by CPL Rick Stasny made Jan 29 at 2015 6:27 PM

2015-01-29T18:27:00-05:00

The service was my salvation, being a poor kid from WV. I was given purpose and the direction I needed to succeed in life. Nice post sir.

Response by SPC Stewart Smith made Jan 29 at 2015 6:36 PM

2015-01-29T18:36:36-05:00

I'm no longer in, but I can say that I love my job, I wake up monday mornings excited to go to work, I work out after work, and I get paid to travel. I love my job!

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jan 29 at 2015 10:02 PM

2015-01-29T22:02:16-05:00

Having just dropped a troop off at the mental hospital today, I can say without a doubt, I love the Air Force and I love being alive!

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Jan 29 at 2015 10:08 PM

2015-01-29T22:08:51-05:00

What a fantastic thread! Does a tattoo of a Bradley Fighting Vehicle count?! I beg you all to take stock in what you still have. We have all had rough patches in life but trust me, looking back at your military time will be some of the best, most memorable times in your life. I pray you all make a smoother transition to civilian life than I did. Thanks MAJ Private RallyPoint Member for making me see my glass as "half full" today.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2015 1:13 AM

2015-01-30T01:13:06-05:00

With you here!!
I'm happiest at work; especially where there is a problem to solve, or a metric to improve.

Furthermore, once you've been in a while it provides a financial means to make life easier and enjoy things, like in my case, my kids.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2015 9:50 AM

2015-01-30T09:50:48-05:00

I do certainly love the military. Suicide has never ever been an option, especially since my wife would kill me. Hell, I joined the Army twice.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2015 7:15 PM

2015-02-01T19:15:21-05:00

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member Excellent thread sir! I'd rather do that 20 mile ruck on my hands and knees! I've had some times that I'd just as soon not go through again, but my military experience has been great, even when it sucked!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2015 7:39 PM

2015-02-01T19:39:02-05:00

Right there with you, Sir. I love my job, love the people I get to work with, love the Army, and love when stuff breaks and I get to fix it. Thank God, life is good! =)

Response by SSG Jim Foreman made Feb 1 at 2015 7:51 PM

2015-02-01T19:51:12-05:00

Just this morning while sitting out in the warm California sun. I said to my wife “What a great day to be a NCO in the United States Army.” She said “Old man you’re not in the Army anymore. I responded with “I know, but I sure wish I was.” I loved the Army and still do. Now I get to share that love with my son who is in the 101st.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2015 10:25 PM

2015-02-01T22:25:27-05:00

Suicide does not end the pain, it simply passes it on to those you love. Or Suicide only prevents the chance of things getting better.

Response by SPC Christopher Smith made Feb 1 at 2015 10:44 PM

2015-02-01T22:44:48-05:00

You can love what you do, and lose the fight against depression. There is no comparing the two.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2015 3:26 AM

2015-02-02T03:26:15-05:00

I love being a Soldier. Can't say the same for those I work with.