So this is kind of a random thought but here it goes anyway.  I have had a few friends lose their jobs during this economy and everyone chooses to do different things, look for a new job, go back to school, or join the military...  Ok so I haven't had a friend actually do the last one yet but they have asked me about it.  What I think, what they should do, and if I think they will like it.  Well let's be honest here.  I'm not active duty so it is different and I'm a female in a male dominated job.  So my perspective is going to be a little skewed.  I just don't know if people realize how serious it is to join the military.  Especially since this is a wartime situation.  Yes they have things that they want to do but you don't always get your dream job.  You are asked to go where you are needed and they will teach you how to do what they want you to do.  And another thing is that these people aren't in the best physical shape.  Guidelines are becoming more strict and it even more important in active duty.  It isn't something to be taken lightly and I think I just find it annoying that people are like, well if I can't find a job I can always fall back on the military.  It is at a minimum a 4 year commitment!  People need to be aware of what they are doing especially when I choice will stay with you for so long.