Friday, February 20, 2009
Paying the Bills
So I've been getting a lot of mail from the Air Force and the Navy lately offering to pay for medical school. Free books and tuition, a monthly stipend and a hefty signing bonus are obviously attractive selling points in this economy, but I don't know how I feel about the service commitment. I'm already looking at a minimum of nine more years of education, would I be willing to tack on another four years of obligation after that? Sure it would be a great experience, a chance to serve my country, and hopefully a way to see the world, but I wonder how it would affect my career and plans to have a family. Something to keep thinking about, but I guess I should focus on applying and getting into schools first.
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My $0.02: Do it. But take your time to make the decision.
Why?
- There are many, many benefits afforded to former and current servicemen, and especially to those who have a skill the military wants/needs
- Your children will have access to USAA. I thank my dad monthly for this :D
- It's a good way to start your family, when thinking about the financial aspect: instead of loads of debt when you graduate, you'll be debt free, and have a salary lined up
- The bullshit you'll put up with will be predictable, and not borne of stupidity from the masses. And however misguided, there's usually a reason for whatever it is that you're questioning at the moment
Of course, I also want to lose 95lbs and join the Marines, so you can't say I'm offering an unbiased opinion.
Email 911 doc. He has a good little bit about this.
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