Keyboard Ninja
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- Joined
- Apr 13, 2008
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Is it really that helpful?
I'm asking because I'm learning Japanese now, and I am refreshing myself with Vietnamese and Spanish. I hope to have Japanese down (enough to pass my classes with an A) by May 2009. To be (or act) natural will take alot more practice and more time, but this is a way for me to get a slight bump in my E-3 pay.
Is it going to help me as far as looking for a job (in and out of the military)? I'm currently in the USAF, and I'd like to open up as many opportunities as I can in the military. How would I be able to market myself to the leaders of the USAF and let them know that I can translate? I could care less where I get stationed in the world as long as I can contribute and use my language skills. Heck I'll pick up Arabic if I have to.
Anyone in and out of the military is welcome to post their opinions. I've always been told that if you start volunteering you might hate the extra responsibility because now you are the go to guy. Being "that" guy can't be bad...or can it? I'm not trying to kiss butt (or should I?) but I'm just wanting to maximize my experiences in the military. As each day passes I keep meeting people who are content with what they have and don't have any plans or goals to look forward to. I just don't want to be stuck in a rut.
Oh yeah...I've got 3 more hours before I get a BA in Liberal Studies
I'm asking because I'm learning Japanese now, and I am refreshing myself with Vietnamese and Spanish. I hope to have Japanese down (enough to pass my classes with an A) by May 2009. To be (or act) natural will take alot more practice and more time, but this is a way for me to get a slight bump in my E-3 pay.
Is it going to help me as far as looking for a job (in and out of the military)? I'm currently in the USAF, and I'd like to open up as many opportunities as I can in the military. How would I be able to market myself to the leaders of the USAF and let them know that I can translate? I could care less where I get stationed in the world as long as I can contribute and use my language skills. Heck I'll pick up Arabic if I have to.
Anyone in and out of the military is welcome to post their opinions. I've always been told that if you start volunteering you might hate the extra responsibility because now you are the go to guy. Being "that" guy can't be bad...or can it? I'm not trying to kiss butt (or should I?) but I'm just wanting to maximize my experiences in the military. As each day passes I keep meeting people who are content with what they have and don't have any plans or goals to look forward to. I just don't want to be stuck in a rut.
Oh yeah...I've got 3 more hours before I get a BA in Liberal Studies