Results so far:
| Agree | 31% | 61 votes | Total: 197 votes | |
| Disagree | 69% | 136 votes |
The military gives those who seek it enlisted or commissioned - an opportunity to expand their horizons. One would think that these Senior Airmen, Sergeants, Petty Officers and...read more
I agree that military service is the best place to start a work career because I'm talking from experience. I didn't have any job skills until i joined thew military in January ...read more
This is a very good topic that as I read has brought up some very old memories for me and just reading a couple of paragraphs from both sides has settled some questions in my mi...read more
It is without a doubt a young persons best opportunity to gain an education far surpassing that of any graduate university to say the least as well as gain invaluable experience...read more
Military service is the best option for starting a work career, I totally agree. The transition from school to military service would be an ideal time, as already, most tee...read more
by Tony Jones
I can't speak for everyone, but I can speak for myself. After high school I chose the military option and never regretted the experience. When I finished high school I quickly...read more
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..On balance...If you objectively compare the available options.. the pros and cons of each path to a work career...Then by force of logic alone you cannot endorse the military ...read more
As a former United States Marine, I disagree with the unqualified statement that military service is the best option for starting a work career. This is not to say I'm not proud...read more
by Siren
I am a proud Air Force brat and the wife of an Army officer. I have great respect for men and women who choose to serve in the Armed Forces. That said, though, I don't believe...read more
by Jake Cox
Claiming anything is the "best" is a bold statement, and one that can't often be backed up by anything other than opinion. "Best" is, well, at best a subjective term, varying f...read more
How should people get ready for a career? There are many ways a person can accomplish the start of a career. Sure they could choose the military, but there are other options a...read more
I must vehemently disagree wit the idea that a career in the military as being the best option for starting a work career. The military is something that not all people can h...read more
Of course, I resoundingly disagree. The best option for starting a work career is an education at an Ivy League University, maybe throw in a Post-Doctoral Degree, and you are h...read more
by Jim Roberts
Is the military the best option for starting a career? The answer to this question is emphatically no! The military may be a good option for starting a career, if you never ...read more
I am 23 years old. I am a college graduate of a highly touted University. I am smart. I am jobless. I graduated in June 2007 and held several internships immediately after. ...read more
by Ralph Sabean
Life is Precious I know today especially that military is a no win occupation because once you are in the services you will be quickly sent to Iraq or Afghanistan and after 4...read more

