Do you want to join the military for its own sake, or to get a benefit out of it?Make sure you do the appropriate research and talk with as many people as possible This way, you won't feel misled or cheated when the actuality of your situation becomes evident Don't listen selectively;"In the military, you walk into a room and you look at people in uniform, and you know exactly who they are, and they know exactly who you are," Cortez said "But in the industry, it's much different There is no uniform" In some cases, civilian jobs don't offer the camaraderie or sense of purpose that drives many veterans Study Companies Still Don T Understand Veterans I don't know what to do after the military