"I've never let my school interfere with my education- mark twain   It’s never too late to be the man you were meant to be"

"Thanks for the info.   actually at my YOU session, the careers Councillor asked if i would be willing to serve overseas , although it would never have to happen unless wwiii broke out. I guess this is what he was referring too..a lot happened…"

"I served in the Australian Army Reserves, yes.    There has never been a mandatory deployment of reserves in the history of its existence and it is extremely unlikely you would ever be deployed against your will, but it is possible.…"

"Just to confirm, you served in the australian army reserves?   My dad asked at the recruiting information session and we were told that you can quit anytime you like, and serving overseas is optional. I was told the same thing on the phone when…"

"Thanks for the advice everyone.. My dad came along to an information session, and then we had a talk about it afterwards. Although he's still not exactly enthusiastic, he's at least being supportive and showing an interest."

"Earlier this year I became an active duty sailor in the US Navy and I haven't looked back since. I'm an enlisted guy but I'm in Naval intelligence, and because of the information I deal with the Navy had a top secret investigation…"

"I think it's commendable that you are trying to do things with your parents' blessing.  You'll have your whole life to be an independent adult, and the fact that you are trying to consider their wishes and do things right as your…"

"I served in the army reserve for 3 years as a combat engineer. If you're wanting to go into the AFP, the corps most likely to be relevent would be the military police or possibly the sigs.   There is one major, major thing you've…"

"A friend of mine is a federal cop , he was a normal cop then applied after about ten years in , he enjoys it , but spends a bit of time away from home ."

"After looking up the word "yobo," I don't think that any decent army will have a significant number of such people."

"leur donner un fait accompli. that's my take. :)"

"I'm not a man, but I am military.  And my family still hasn't come around to supporting my career decision even though I've been in nearly ten years - they also wanted me to be a lawyer.  While it's important to respect…"

"I say be your own Man!! If joining the army is what you want to do DO it. It's your life & your career. If mom & pop don't like it to bad. You can not live your life on their terms. If they wont cut the apron strings then you need…"

"Can you chose to be a doctor in the army . My only knowledge of being a lawyer in the army is watching JAG on tv , so if you are not a washed out fighter pilot with a stick up your ass or a marine with the hottest body , you'll never make it ."

"Politely inform your father that the Army can lead you to become an accountant, doctor, or lawyer if you choose the right path. This is especially true if you become an officer. Also, inform him that the US Army (which I assume is the Reserves you…"

"I assume you've already laid out your reasons and your father didn't buy them?  If not, thta would be where to start, I think.  If so... it's hard to convince people. Either they'll forgive you for doing what you think…"