Opportunity Cost

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Originally Posted by OatmealRenegade

I'm seeking input from experienced sailors regarding the quality of life that can be expected for anyone like myself.
I have a lot going on, so will bullet topics which may be helpful to discuss:

-I'm 28 years old, in DEP for over 2 years, so I'm reconsidering my age as a factor which wasn't as important 2 years ago

-I'd like to meet my partner and begin a family before I'm 34 (personal preference), and I don't think the nuke life will be conducive to that

-I have a bachelor's degree but became jobless, so I joined the Navy for security

-I'm not a workaholic and I enjoy variety from day to day

-It stands to reason that if I contribute an effort (as a civilian) equal to that which would be given to the Navy, then I will find myself in an equivalent career position in 6 years (but with my choice of career)



Is there anything I seem to be missing as to the value of becoming a nuke? My recruiter is aware of my apprehensions in terms of giving up "life path A" for "life path B" and has counseled me on the possibility of becoming a non-nuke Reservist.

If you don't like to work more than 40 hours a week I'd suggest not joining the Navy. I'm not a Nuke but this goes for almost any rate. You will work a lot. Monday thru Friday. Working hours are 0700 to 1600 usually a lot longer than that. Weekends just add more hours if you have duty or are required to work. Underway of course it's 24/7. You won't get much variety as your days will probably be mostly the same. A lot of people compare being underway as the movie groundhog day.