Not sure what to focus on anymore, what should I consider pursuing on a personal level?

Asked by CuriousLoner (1812

) May 19th, 2012

Not really satisfied and not unhappy, but not exactly happy with my life either.

To explain where I am currently at I just finished Basic/AIT. At one point before didn’t think I would even join the military. I figured torn ACL game over, however I did the surgery, therapy and worked mt pt score up (almost maxed). I actually overall enjoyed BCT, shooting at night and practice missions. AIT was good experience too. Finished the course(FTX best part) and finished my goal of doing the Bataan march…. Then I get to my actual duty station. In the “real army” as they would say.

Thought great more stuff to do right. But I come to find not even remotely doing my actual job. Of course its another restart ,but I just hate the office. I thought I joined the Army to do something. I’ve even been told I picked the wrong MOS. But its mostly BS busy work that has no real value.

I’m just not motivated and it seems the chances of me getting an schools like AA or Airborne or slim to none cause Im in Alaska plus I’m in intel so they figure why does he need to be able jump or fast rope. Just everything so far kinda just sucks its like meh compared to the past 6 or 7 months.

Trying to stay positive and get up to do stuff, but I am not sure what the deal is….

I’m really not sure what to do? I feel a bit lost suppose.

I’ve been seriously consider getting into another school to get a tab and hopefully do more, but these schools are not easy and I don’t believe I am that caliber of solider least not trained up to it yet. I have heard some train up to a year or more just to attempt it and hope to get selected.

Anyways I know it is a bit to read least it should explain why and how I got to this point. Appreciate input.

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“I thought I joined the Army to do something. I’ve even been told I picked the wrong MOS. But its mostly BS busy work that has no real value.”

What do you want to do? What do you value? What is meaningful work to you?

wallabies (1081

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I know it seems like BS busy work to you, but deployed.. that same job you are doing will be invaluable to other Soldiers. Lots of people would love to be in “intel” .. I know I would. However, if you’re just not feeling challenged enough give it time. Each time you get promoted it will get more challenging (if you’re doing your job right).

Now is the time to do all that military education and civilian education.. while you’re “bored”. Because later on in your career you may not have time to be bored.

And perhaps a change of MOS is in order. Once you get to your window, see what options are available. The earlier you find an MOS you enjoy the better… although every MOS has its boring parts.

digitalimpression (9920

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Don’t just give up. Look into the schools you are interested in and what thye require. Work towards those goals. Consider a change. It seems like you like more physical stuff than sitting around in an office.

marinelife (62485

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I’m a fan of the Meyers Briggs personality profiling. It is really important to know yourself and what careers might be a good fit. As an ENTP I am the entrepreneur type. I do not like boring routine, repetitious tasks, do not do well with being micro-managed, at all.

I do best in creative environments that allow for innovative freedom and creative problem solving.
I have found great personal understanding of myself the last few years and makes a lot of sense in why I have made the work choices I have.
I strongly suggest finding an online Meyers Briggs test and cross testing yourself several times for the most concrete results. It is not an infallible test, but a valuable tool for self discovery and potential career choices that would be the best blend with your own unique way of relating to the world and your work environment.

Coloma (47193

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Start taking some AIPD courses to see what is interesting. Got me out of 75B.

majorrich (14741

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You can re-up when your hitch is up and by then you will have found something better. Go to all the schools they offer. Do you want to be a grunt? Not much of a need for them anywhere but in the military or Blackwater.

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