/soy/ - Soyjaks

true, I really enjoyed summer 2025

At least in terms of raids 2025 was great
Shit really started to go downhill ever since October though

2024 was great too but it lacked great operation and accomplishments, it was like calm before the storm

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What are my benefits for serving?
>Up to 100% tuition
Pursue your college education for free with financial support from the GI Bill.
>Low- to no-cost health care
Full-time Soldiers have no cost while part-time Soldiers have low cost for comprehensive coverage. Health care benefits are also available to the immediate family members of Soldiers.
>Up to $50K in bonuses
You can receive an upwards of an additional $50K on top of your yearly salary.
>30 Paid days off
Get time for vacation, also including 11 paid national holidays off each year along with weekends and sick days.
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Work with Veterans Affairs (VA) for more favorable terms from lenders, like putting as little as $0 down on your home with no mortgage insurance needed.
>Earn 67.5K in just your first year as an enlisted soldier.*
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>Enjoy benefits after service.
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I used to be that guy. No job, no clue, just stuck doomscrolling and wondering why nothing was working out. Life felt like a co-op game where I forgot to pick up a second controller. Then I tripped over something kind of wild the army's got this #QuickShip thing where you can pull in $40k just for signing and showing up. Not even joking.


I'm not trying to LARP as a drill sergeant or something. I'm just saying: if you're sitting around wondering how the hell to get ahead, this is one of those options that somehow exists but no one talks about unless your uncle brings it up at Thanksgiving. Except now they're throwing real money at people who are willing to step up.


I know what you're probably thinking. Military=war, scary stuff, not for me. I thought the same. Full-blown tech nerd over here, never touched a weight, social skills at 15%, maxed out in sarcasm and caffeine dependency. But the truth? Most recruits never see combat. You're more likely to end up learning stuff, getting in shape, and figuring your life out than you are running into anything risky.

It's more "life reboot" than battlefield. You build structure, get confidence, and yeah people actually treat you with more respect. You stop feeling like a background NPC energy and start showing up like a main character.


And the kicker? After your time's up, you've got $40k+, free education, benefits, the works. Start a business, buy a house, whatever. It's like real-life NG+ with unlockable perks that don't expire.


Not saying it's for everyone, but if you're even a little tired of sitting on the bench while life keeps loading might be worth looking at. No hype, no pressure, just putting it out there like someone should've done for me.

If you're curious, there's a site I found that breaks down how #QuickShip and bonuses work. Look it up, do your own digging. Just maybe don't dismiss it like I almost did.

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>>15832597
Glowies aren't even trying to hide it anymore geg

>>15832511 (OP)
Yes. Good raid year