What can I do if I can't join the military?
Joining a branch of military service has always been a dream of mine, fighting for my country, doing physical activity and all that come with joining the service I have idolized. When I was younger I had some serious problems with asthma. Now I have found out that my previous problems with asthma disqualifies me from ever joining the military... So now that I am completely heart broken what do I do now? What type of job or vocation is like the military?
Is it worth it to join the military after graduating college with a degree in chemical engineering?
I graduated in 2011 with a degree in chemical engineering from PSU and have been working for an oil field service company the past two years using my degree. I do not like my job and am having trouble finding another job. I have always been interested in the military (only considering Navy and Air Force) but have been a little nervous about joining. Here are some questions I would appreciate answers to. If I joined would I be able work in a technical position using my degree? What would the average yearly salary look like? How long of a commitment would I have to make? Serious answers only please.
Is a relationship possible working the oil fields?
I work on the oil rigs as a mudlogger. I am away from home for a month to a month and a half at a time and sometimes more. I would like to think I am on the right track to start a promising career. I would like to have a relationship. The girl that I thought I could have had something with, started seeing another guy who works at the same place she does. I am assuming its because I am gone for extended periods of time. My question is, is it possible to have a good relationship while working in this field? How is it best worked if possible? If anyone who works this same field has any advice, I would greatly appreciate it.
Can you work on an offshore oil rig and take prescribed narcotics (vicodin, percocet, tylox)?
I have decided that I would like to work in the drilling industry. I understand there are long hours, hard work, and so on. After applying for some offshore jobs in the US Gulf region, it was brought to my attention there are multiple certifications and requirements, such as TWIC, SafeGulf, and for some DOT physicals. This made me decide see if there were medication restrictions for offshore employment. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of information about specific drugs. Here's my story and hopefully someone that knows what they are talking about will know the answers. First of all, I'm a thirty year old veteran with service connected conditions. After receiving a medical discharge from the military I decided to use my GI Bill to pursue a law degree. The legal field is full of individuals qualified and unemployed. The GI benefits aren't enough to keep my family afloat and I want to return to work. My inspiration for wanting to find a job in the oil industry is my 52 year old father. He's had two hip replacements and other medical issues and went to work as an oil field roustabout in ND. He's now making about $6000 to $7000 per month and has been there less than 90 days. My issues are a little less severe, I had a bilateral hernia repair that give me a lot of pain for about two years (now its minimal and only with cold weather), plus lower back trouble on occasion (nothing serious, pulled muscles). I have been on oxycodone for almost 5 years and they control my pain pretty well. I also have a mild case of obstructive sleep apnea, which requires the use of a CPAP machine. The question is whether any of this would disqualify me from working offshore as a roustabout? I've been taking the meds for so long they don't have adverse effects like dizziness, sleepiness, etc...Not much different than taking Tylenol. If it's necessary I will explore other options for pain relief, the money is just to good not to. I'm no stranger to hard work and don't feel this is that difficult if my dad can do it. Please let me know if anyone has experience or knowledge of this particular situation. Please keep opinions to a minimum.
What Are Army Ranger Missions?
Rangers operate in large units, mostly Company size or greater. The main difference in infantry and Ranger is you're parachute qualified. In Grenada, the Rangers were tasked with taking an airfield while Marine infantry was tasked with taking another airfield, the Marines had far greater success. In the early hours of the invasion of Iraq, Rangers parachuted into the oil fields to guard them. You aren't looking for Rangers if you want to operate in small teams. The people who do this and are HALO/HAHO qualified are Special Forces, Marine Force Recon, MARSOC, and SEALs. They are the only ones qualified for combat dive.