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Hello all. Just found PS today via SOCNET. Let me say thanks in advance for this great site.
I am a 31 year old musician, married, no kids, own a small business [rehearsal studio]. I'm considering enlisting 11x/ABN/Option 40. I have taken the ASVAB, scored 88 [my math is horrendous] with 124 on the GT... haven't taken the physical, although I don't forsee any problems...5 '10, 160, don't drink/smoke/do drugs, PT regularly [ Mainly pushups, pullups, situps, running/walking/hiking everyday etc].
I'm trying to square away some personal things before I make the decision to sign...mainly, the fact that I promised myself that I would make a career from music 15 years ago, and I'm struggling with the fact that I would have to give it up...professionally, anyway...if I sign. Thing is, I'm not a quitter, see...and although I hate the music business, and most of the people in it, and the lack of artistic integrity, and the evil shit that goes on behind closed doors...well, I'm not used to failure.
That being said, my heart says it's time for a new career. Can't go 18x at my age, but Ranger sounds damn good to me. Tired of seeing shit go down on the news and feeling like I should be doing something about it. Tired of being surrounded by spineless shitbags on a daily basis. I want to serve with the best, get pushed beyond my limits, use kick-ass weaponry, make friends for life, and ultimately...make the world a better place. If the Regiment will have my FOG ass.
Sorry to ramble on...thanks again for all the great info, advice, wisdom...and if anybody has any advice for me, please feel free to PM me.
Take care,
Zack
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