I went into the military after schooling, best decision - and simultaneously the worst - that I could have made. I gained a stable income, learned valuable skills including foreign languages, always had a place to sleep and was forced to make some friends, you can't be a loner. I knew that when I left (if I did at all) that I'd have the skills, experience and work ethic to transition to a civilian career life.
But it was horrible too. I spent 12 years in the Norwegian Armed Forces, 10 of those in Afghanistan. I've seen things I can't forget, done things that have made me cry and question the worth of my own life, I learned to look at life without meaning. That what I did was just because I had to, not because it mattered to me.
Kids today have every opportunity to make themselves be something, sometimes they need to push themselves to be better. Motivation is today's biggest problem, not expectations or love or careers. If you want love, want a career, want possessions and income, you need to take charge of your life.
*I'm 30 for those who are wondering. Married to
@SvenSvensonov 's sister. I'm ex-military and work for someone I'm not talking about. I have a house, two actually and don't give a single f**k about what anyone else, besides my wife and daughter, think of me. I'm active in other social media outlets though.
