I Dont Know Why I Left
U.S. Military Lyrics

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I know something you don't
Have to hide
Why does it
Be this way
Well I know something you
Don't need to hide
Anymore you should see
Oh why

Why does it have to be this way
Oh where do we go
Often we roam
Far from our home alone
Oh where did she go
Imma spirit from the unknown
It's just so subliminal
Can't fuck with this no I feel like I'm no civilian bro
I could just feel like I'm in my mode
I got it all a la mode
I feel like I can't even frequent the dream
I feel that's the way I suppose
I try and get some sleep
I've been counting sheep
I don't understand
What you want from me
All you really have
Do you call it peace
I don't feel I am
What you saw as free
So round and round we go
Down and out we know
Oh I know right
Well I know something you
Don't need to hide
Anymore you should see
Oh why
Why does it have to be this way
Oh where do we go
Often we roam

Far from our home alone
Oh where do we go

Overall Meaning

The U.S. Military's song "I Don't Know Why I Left" seems to be a reflection of a soldier's emotional and psychological struggles. The lyrics depict a sense of discomfort and anxiety, which the singer cannot seem to locate the source of the issue. As the song progresses, the singer's condition worsens, and they begin to feel tired and ultimately sink deeper into a "dark place" where negativity rules. In the end, the singer manages to leave this dark place and feels happy but still fearful of when it might return.

The song's lyrics touch on various issues that could be related to a soldier's experiences, such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety. It is evident that the singer is dealing with inner turmoil that they cannot fully explain, and this can be relatable to anyone who has gone through a traumatic experience. The song's ending also suggests that the happiness the singer experiences is temporary, and that they are well aware of it.

Despite being an emotional track, "I Don't Know Why I Left" also manages to depict a sense of resilience and determination. The singer is fighting to overcome whatever is causing their distress, and while it is not easy, they are willing to continue the battle.

Line by Line Meaning

Something feels wrong
Something is wrong

Just a feeling, Can't quite figure it out yet
I can feel it. Can't quite work it out just yet

A great discomfort in my core
Feel even more concerned right now

Getting anxious
I cannot control it and it freaks me out

I cannot control it and it freaks me out
My mind won't rest at night for sleep

Feeling tired
I feel myself in this endless spiral now

I feel myself in this endless spiral now
Will it ever end I wonder

Sinking deeper
To the dark place that is now controlling me

To the dark place that is now controlling me
Negativity all I know

Where to go now
Will I escape this place like I did last time

Will I escape this place like I did last time
Or is its hold on me final

Leaving the dark place
I've escaped for now

I've escaped for now
I can smile again

I can smile again
Happy until it changes back

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Written by: Christian Apodaca

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

itstheiceman11

33w

Why I quit the USN?
Simple.

1.) I got PNA four times in a row with an MP evaluation and still didn't make rank for E-4
(Rate: DC)

2.) I'll work hard and my COC takes credit for everything making me miss out on medals and ribbons that would give me a good evaluation and extra points towards the exam.
(At that point I was like fuck it.)

3.) There's more money to be made on the outside.

4.) Tired of getting in trouble for other people's fuck ups.
(Damn if you do the right thing and live by the core values. Honor. Courage. Commitment.)

5.) My body, mind and spirit can't handle making the military a career.

I've got tremendous respect for those Sailors that ride the storm until retirement but I'm not one of them.
I'm proud of the military accomplishments that I did do.
I'm glad I served my country but 4 years was plenty for me.

All comments from YouTube:

Jawan T

40w↑16

We does not need cowards in the military no way. Bye.

L L

37w↑24

We don’t need dummies either😂

Jawan T

37w

@L L I is not a dummies.

Raymond

35w↑1

Who is this guy 🤣. You are the one that almost served?

Jawan T

35w↑1

@Raymond I is not a cowards.

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Euro316

31w↑5

Bro… you are 100% right. I tried going to OCS after getting out last year. I went there… played the game for two weeks… then LEFT voluntarily. I was a gung ho Marine too.

I almost cried leaving the gate of OCS because I realized how valuable freedom is… and I almost volunteered to lose it again. ENJOY CIVDIV. Travel and use the GI.

LaRoy Richardson

1y↑66

Never been to the military but I went to trade school when I was 17 to become an electrician. I’m 34 now and working for the power company here in D.C. Been making 150k-200k yr since I was 25.

I salute all military personnel but I agree, trades are heavily slept on.

911BabyGoat

1y↑11

Most definitely! And I’m glad to hear of such a success story.

LaRoy Richardson

1y↑8

@911BabyGoat I go down the military content rabbit sometimes and I found your video,all these mass shootings in the U.S. just break my heart and make we want to get into some type of space of helping people.

Think I might try out the National guard since I’m older now 👴🏿and have my career. Lol.

Wish you the best of luck on your path my man and thank you for your service.

Austin Shannon

1y↑70

I understand. I’m in the army. I got 8 months left bruh. Same stuff in army. Toxic leaders, people run their mouth, people, SOLDIERS, cutting in line. I DID NOT expect this going in. I thought every soldier would have honor and integrity. Very few do. I’m one of them.

911BabyGoat

1y↑12

It's never a feeling you get used to--- unless you don't like your family, I suppose. I personally did not allow myself to feel much due to the dangerous nature of my Job. I needed my head as focused as possible to make it back home.

Gareth Smith

1y↑8

Yeah, they kind of forget the meaning of the term "Brothers in arms."

Styxswimmer 0341

1y↑48

It amazes me how, when you have 2 or 3 years left, they piss and sh$t on you, demean you and make your life miserable. Then, suddenly, when you have less than a year left and they need you to at least extend for the next deployment, you say no and they act like they don't understand why they have retention issues.
I was an ammo driver and of particular value to the command for that reason. The 1st Sgt, CO and BC all asked me to extend my contract so I could be their ammo driver. It was cathartic that me, an E-3, saying no to an O-5. I refused. I got sent to the guard force and got out.

Mark G.

25w

I was scheduled to get out of the military in June of 1981. I was trying to keep a very low profile since I didn't want to advertise the fact that I was getting out. The only people who knew that I was getting out were the people who were close to me that I worked with and the sergeant who was in charge of all of us. Well, 1st Sargeant Kenneth Casey got wind of the fact that I was short. I get called into the Re enlistment sergeant's office and talked to about re enlisting. I said that I would think about it which was a lie, because I had purposed in my Heart that there was no way in HELL I was going to re-enlist. Anyway, whenever it became obvious that I wasn't going to this 1st Sergeant did everything he could to make my life as miserable as he could. He even went so far as calling the doctor and having a profile lifted. I was so sick and I had to pull guard duty. I was really, really angry but I decided not to say anything. I found myself on guard duty every other day for about a week. This first sergeant did everything he could to make my life as miserable as he possibly could. Getting out of the military was one of the best days of my life!

Thomas Ballenger

1y↑11

Man, I did 23 years and retired as a Senior Chief. You realize afterward, other than a monthly stipend and hopefully a trade that will pay you beyond your time in, you were fodder for the Wardroom...even at the senior enlisted level.
If ur not happy, move on,get a degree and do well.
The discipline the Navy teaches will do you well though

Curtis Brooks

1y↑57

“Im no longer in the mental state and no longer the type of person that can deal with the inconveniences that the military offers me” sir, TALK YOUR SHIT🗣️

911BabyGoat

1y↑4

trying to be as transparent as possible

William Blake

39w↑1

Good day shipmate. I been listening to some of your broadcast and with this one, here's my piece of advice for both you and others in the same situation. Keep your options open and don't burn your bridges. For those like you who have done 10 years and want to get out, first consider the navy reserves and here's why. 10 years is a good piece of your own personal life gone and rather than let it slip away, go in the reserves to finish the remaining 10 years. Because as good as having one retirement is great, having two pensions when you are in your 60s is even better. With the reserves, you can still go pursuit whatever career you want while continuing your other career. I seen and heard too many stories of people who said they got sick of the Navy and got out and regretted it. Now everyone life is different and there are some who did say five years and got out and moved on to have successful careers doing something else, but for others the grass is always going to look green on the other side, but it doesn't mean it will always be green when you get there. Now if you are interested, just like going in active duty, do your research, look to see what rate is available. Now keep in mind that once you are in the reserves, you can be called to active duty at anytime. (Usually you can be mobilized in the reserves up to when you are close to 20 year by which the unit will need you to sign a waiver from the CO if you at close to or are at 20.) You'll get to do just drills on a Saturday and Sunday and you'll be required to do Annual Training (AT) for two weeks. The goal is to get a minimum of 40 points which means a whole day of drilling equals two points) do your NKOs, your AT and be medically good to go to have a good year that counts to retirement. Now keep in mind it's more easy to get (fired) from the reserves than active duty (one way is to get 8 UA and you'll get admin sep).
Thats the reality of the reserves but it's a avenue you should consider. Myself I would never tell young guys and gals to get out of the service or stay in. It a personal journey for each and everyone journey is different and unique. I been blessed in my Navy journey, been to countries I would have never had the chance to see, got benefits and I had fun.

For any person thinking of signing up I say this... Take your time in your decision. Do your research and know what job you want to do. Understand that this will affect both your life and those in and around you. The military is available hiring so there's no rush. Someone once said that the military is one of the best thing to do for four years while you are trying to figure out what you want to do in life. Now I'm not saying he is right, but never discount it. But I will say evaluate yourself to see if you have the personality to adjust in military life and if not, perhaps it not for you. But again, take your time and research and if you do come to that decision to join, bring someone with you who has served at least 10 years and who is an E5 or above with you. Take care shipmates.

A

2y↑62

The first year when I was out of the Navy, I was loving life, I was using post 9/11 gibill to go to college and didn’t have to work(I saved a lot of money even as a E-4 etc). I would think to myself at times when I first got out, “someone’s on watch right now, I don’t have to muster, I don’t have to deal with the BS anymore etc, life is great”. After the first year I missed the people, and looked back and thought to myself: time flew, wasn’t so bad, there would be times where we would get out of work so early, you name it. I’m now back in as an Officer, I would recommend to you that if there is any small chance you would rejoin again, do it as an officer, you’ll only have 10 years left, and why not do it in the medical corps. Totally understand though, I could not do enlisted anymore myself.

911BabyGoat

2y↑12

Interesting. It would take a lot to change my mind, most definitely

Juan Villota

1y↑11

Same here. Did 5, got out, went to school for electrical engineering and computer science. Got a very nice, cushy, well paid and well located job as a systems and avionics testing engineer. I hated it so much. Being stuck behind a desk, 9-5, wearing business casual…boy that’s where souls go to die. I’m a Naval Officer now, started flight school yesterday. Sometimes the grass is not greener on the other side

Juan Villota

@A yo who’s this? 😂😂😂

A

@Juan Villota I’m between Lopez and Meyer on our shirt.

Juan Villota

1y↑1

@A lol I was actually wearing our class hoodie, how’s it going man? Over here half of us already wearing flight suits, me and a couple others are the last ones to class up so it’ll be a couple of weeks, but life is nice over here. How’s it all going over there?

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docmo76

2y↑20

Great info and I had all those same feelings when I was getting out at 14 years. people thought I was crazy. Went straight to Nursing school. All worked out great. no regrets. If your gonna get out have your research and plan fully ready to execute when you leave cause it takes a while to get started from scratch. Good luck.

911BabyGoat

2y↑1

Much Appreciated!

Adam B

1y↑13

I got out last year after my 5yrs in the Navy; specifically the Seabees and it was the best decision I ever made! Hope it works out for you man. 🤘

911BabyGoat

1y↑2

Nice! I get soo many questions about the Seabees, hopefully I could get you on the DD-TEA-14 podcast one day.

Kevin Shepard

1y↑1

I'm on my way to becoming a Seabee. Cheers.

Kampfer

28w↑1

future Seabee here, ship out in 2 weeks

HollywoodBob39

1y↑12

Spot on! On my last and 6th submarine patrol, they started working on me to reenlist. I was an SK2(SS) at the time, qualified in planes watch and Sonar. I had it pretty cushy. My division head, the captain and others started trying to convince me that there are little to no jobs out there. I originally wanted to work with computers when I joined. Of course, the rating was very staffed. I wound up getting to go to Storekeeper A school in San Diego. I didn't mind stock work and I knew it would delay my time at sea for another 10 weeks or so. I volunteered for it in sub school. I was learning to WORK THE SYSTEM even as an E-3.
To get them off my back, I decided to "Come around" to letting them know that I probably would reenlist. That's when they left me alone! See where I'm going here......Back in the states, I put in for shore duty to a base near my house. Great Lakes. They even agreed to promote me to E-6, pretty sweet deal. 2 years shore duty, BUT then back to sea for ANOTHER 4 patrols on a submarine. I knew that the detailers would take at least a month to arrange my orders and get them sent back to my command. After we got back the orders approved, I told my chief that I had changed my mind and wanted another base command for my shore duty even closer to my home (Glenview Naval Air Station). They were sort of ticked off, but nevertheless they reapplied for my new request. Again, I was stalling and it all worked out in my favor. When those orders were on the desk waiting for my reenlistment papers to be signed, I just told them nope. I'm just going to get out of the Navy and take my chances as a civilian. Yep, they were pretty pissed, but I was in control.
As I had schemed, instead of shipping me off to a stink'n old diesel boat that leaked at 100 feet submerged, they separated me two months early. That's my point people, learn how to work the system and it will pay off. Do what you're told no matter what, be the best at your job even cleaning/painting or any other grunt work. Study and get those stripes. When they're looking for someone to do shit work, you get passed up. "Rank has it's privileges".
I took off a year and eventually got my dream job operating million dollar mainframe computers that paid handsomely. 10 years later, I landed a head of the computer department position at Mercedes-Benz for 12 years. As a young'n, Navy life can be fun, but as a married man with a family, I knew it would be bad news.

notfeelinit

1y↑5

First video of your channel and you couldn’t have said it better. I actively encourage my junior sailors to find something better. Get the GI Bill, get your VA claims, and dip. They don’t pay enough for the BS you deal with, the deployments suck, and leadership is nonexistent.

Best wishes to you and your journey of separation.

911BabyGoat

much respect!

Ivan Smith III

2y↑131

I just made E6 in 5 years and I’m over it. My mental health is more important!!! ✌🏾

911BabyGoat

2y↑29

Congratulations twice. One for your rank, the other for your epiphany .

Doctor Mudbone

1y↑18

I test for E-6 next year and get out next year, and you can bet your ass I’m purposely failing the test.

azDif

1y↑3

@Doctor Mudbone Christmas tree it

JMH Hamilton

1y↑6

Exactly bro, i just E5 Nov2022 , i realize that my mental health is more important, im gonna do my shore duty , have to fet my ducks in the row before i get out. Only cause i have kids. But yes, so much mental stress in the Navy.

L L

37w↑1

Made E6 in 5 years too and got my safe for flight can definitely make chief but I’m getting out in December . I really want to be able to prioritize my family for once .

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Noah Bell

1y↑28

Very funny and accurate video! Just got out the USMC after 8yrs and completed MEU with the navy before separating. I have so much respect for anyone who re-enlisted while in the Navy. It took everything in my body to stay sane on a ship for a few months!

911BabyGoat

1y↑8

I can relate to the struggle of keeping your sanity

drew 876

1y↑2

Facts

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Byron Stembridge

1y↑8

I'm loving watching the military essentially implode right now after my abrupt departure from the Navy at 17 years. I really hope to see it continue to decline. I no longer believe in the institution after participating in the Military Industrial Congressional Complex, understanding that it's too big and inefficient, and make the politicians, generals, and admirals nervous, preferably crazy. I also feel sorry for all these guys that hang on to their military careers as their identity. Let go man, that's institutionalism you are holding onto. Don't let this unapologetic government entity define who you are.

Alex E

1y↑7

Just got out of the USCG at 12 years, I had similar experiences to what you described here. Don't regret it one bit.

Rich Varela

1y↑5

You made the right decision .. 80% never do the 20 … my whole fam was army marines … only one so far did 22 … army ..retired .. got pension and disability for hearing profile … I did short stint in the navy in the 1980s … shoulda did reserve or waited for degree to try OCS .. navy recruited at my college for officers and asked me in the early 90s to consider it cause I was about graduate at Chicago State … I was like nawwwww… civilian life will pay better and il be able travel at my leisure …. Good luck whatever path you choose

Nick

1y↑6

Been out for a year now and still watching videos like these just to remind me how much of a scam the past 6 years were. I knew by the time I hit 2 years, that I was wasting my time and could be much more successful elsewhere living a much better quality of life. All my friends still in either hate their lives and never shutup about how they shouldnt have re enlisted, or they have gotten kicked out for some dumb reason. Lmao and im just sittin here honorably enjoying my life and many more years to come not having to deal with morons anymore

DON SAMA Show!

1y↑5

Couldn't agree more! I've been in for 8, and it ain't worth it anymore, both physically and mentally. I'm about to start a med board and wish I would have been going to medical before I got to the state my back is in now. This may be a shocker, but the medical treatment I'm receiving is garbage as well, it blows my mind on how many appointments I have to make just to get referrals for the treatment I'm BEING TOLD THAT I NEED ANYWAY! Oh, and I got to wait weeks for the referrals to go through, then hope they have an available appointment for me within 2 months' time. Yea I'm over it. 😒

911BabyGoat

1y↑2

best wishes for the next chapter of your life as well!

Brandon Miller

35w↑1

It feels good to be validated by my fellow sailors. 10 months and 3 weeks left baby, I’m DONE

Al

1y↑5

You can get pretty far with a business degree. It’s one of the most employable degrees statistically. Especially in accounting, finance, etc.

Also it makes sense why you’re getting out. I got out after the same stuff and went reserves. Reserves is solid.

911BabyGoat

I did consider reserves at one point

Al

1y↑1

@911BabyGoat Dog, this shit is way better in the reserves. I'm going to OCS in two months for the Marines and my ass selected reserves instead of active duty this time around lmao.

I was losing myself in active duty bro. If you have other ambitions, reserves is what I tell people to do after active duty now. If you did 10, you can just finish that shit up in the reserve and get the retire.

I got FBI agents, actors, etc. in my reserve unit here in Cali and that trash was eye opening. You hit a lot of good points.

Daddy Vader

51w↑2

I agree 100%. I feel at joining I outgrew from the very begining and didn't conform enough to the military lifestyle and way of doing things. This was never made for me long term, I will say the abuse in command, the unfair treatment, the bullying, belittling, and stupidty is also in civilian side, just in a different form and extent. People who experience both understand the difference when you have to deal with military people vs civilian bosses and workplaces and how in the civilian side they have less control over you, your lifestyle, what you can and can't say back and how you go about it, socially, without all the bullshit regs that protect these people, to feel like your able to gain some level of respect and humanization again to operate outside of a military cultured and overall system, you can have a voice again, be yourself fully, without fear of conforming, not be influenced by toxic leadership, talk freely about ideas, without all the tense stressful customs and courtesy's. At the end of the day it's not for everyone and that's okay. Make sure to know yourself enough and be self aware in your strenghts, weaknesses, and who you are to better determine if its a fit for you at all, long term or short etrm, only people taht serve can truly understand.

Kentrell Taylor

1y↑3

I went to navy boot camp and about the 5th week I realize how great life was before I joined and I made 3 times more as a civilian than what I was making in the navy . Now I have a hvac license and a diesel technician

Rocky

23w

If my math is correct you should still be on active duty. I got out of the Navy in 2006 after 6 years. I'm now 45 and doing pretty well for myself and have a comfortable lifestyle. However the time between 2006 and 2020 when I could have retired from the military blew right by. I was shocked at how quick that came when I turned 40. I realized had I stayed in the Navy I'd be retiring. And honestly I probably would have ended up exactly where I'm at now but with a retirement. My advice to you is to stick it out because that 10 years will actually fly by and then you have a retirement locked in for the rest of your life. A part of me does regret getting out and not locking in that retirement. Now I have to work another 12 years from the point I am at now. When I could have been almost done with a second retirement by that point had I stayed in the Navy. When you're young 40 seems like a lifetime away, but it really sneaks up on you fast and it's nice to have a retirement locked in so you can go on and do whatever you want and work if you want to, or don't. It's nice to have that option. The Navy definitely sucks at times but honestly the civilian world sucks just as much. I will say veterans benefits are pretty awesome though. And yes I see the validity of your bitching. Mofos are nasty on the ship. And that ain't no joke.

HBCU Spotlight

1y↑22

Bro you’re hilarious! Im a military officer and I feel the same.

911BabyGoat

1y↑7

I've spoken to a decent amount of officers, and was surprised at how similar their perspectives were to mine.

AV Gholson

1y↑2

Same here.

MythicalLucario

1y↑10

I made E5 in 3 years...that didn't keep my mental health from bottoming out. When the Navy sent me to a psychiactric ward, that's when I realized NO amount of money is worth this lifestyle. I was in and out of the quiet room multiple times, and there was even a point where I was cutting myself. So I got off LIMDU, and told myself that I was not going to reenlist after this Shore tour. I feel like this is the right time for me to get out. By the time my contract ends, I'll be 30 years old having done 8 years. Also, going on LIMDU straight up changed everything because I learned about VA Disability and Veteran's Preference when it comes to Federal Jobs. I even told my Chain of Command that I would NEVER set foot on a ship again

First name Last name

27w

I hate it so much when we men are expressing our views and thoughts on things, and we delegate it to the category of bitching or being a bitch. It’s stupid to think that it’s weak minded to want better for yourself. What you described about the berthings on a navy ship (I’ve experienced it on a MEU deployment) is literally what jail sounds like only less violent and volatile. But we aren’t jailbirds. We’re people with a future and played by the rules. You deserve better and so does every other service member who constantly feels like “something is wrong” and “I don’t want to be here” but can’t figure out how to escape at the end of their contract or are too scared to because of the lie of “job security”.

Jays Take

47w↑2

everything you said was why i’m leaving 100% valid

How dare you Bro

1y↑6

OMG I related to this so much! I’m in the Air Force and feel the exact way!!!!Especially 3:06-4:08

911BabyGoat

1y↑2

the more I read the comment section, the more i realize how many people share similar views.

How dare you Bro

1y↑2

@911BabyGoatI definitely share the same views with you, there’s no way in hell I’m reenlisting!

Caleb Leeson

1y↑8

I always told myself if I did 10 then I’m doing 20. This summer will make 5 years and I’m still looking forward to getting out in another 2. They always get me with bonuses though so if they offer enough I’m probably going to fall victim again

Camareon Smith

1y↑1

I’m definitely gone fall for it too and Ian all way in yet just waiting to ship 😮‍💨

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Big Bro Dre

1y↑4

Great commentary bro, you not lying about begging big Military to let you take leave, it’s wild! Earned my subscription G, keep going hard bro!

RIOT SHIELD GUY

1y↑3

Brother, i feel you. Im 10 years in and agree with everything you say. But there is something i cant help to conisder. My buddy just retired as an E6 and he's pulling $7500 a month to do nothing at the age of 38. There is plenty of BS to deal with but that 7500 a month is nice. You can retire and do what ever you want becuase even if you fail at trying something else, you still got that $7500 a month to fall back on. There is going to be BS anywhere you go. My suggestion (this has helped me) stop giving a da**. Even if you suck, you can still retire. Im not saying be a turd in the Navy. Im saying just chill bro. Dont lose your cool or some week leaders in the Navy and dont let that toxic leadership prevent you from getting that $7500 a month in retirement. These shortcomings in the Navy motivate me to go back to a ship just so i can be that positive happy energy that our junior sailors need and deserve.

Hawaiinavyguy2020 X

1y↑1

This right here! I am an E-6 that is about to retire in 3 months. This is what I will be making as well with my VA 100%.

Rashaan Gamble

1y↑32

6 years in the Air Force!!!! Im not happy being in and I’m happy to be getting out in less than 90 days!!!

911BabyGoat

1y↑3

haha the finish line is almost there.

Constantin Militaru

1y↑2

Make sure you buy back that 6 yrs into a federal job.

Ricky

1y↑3

Air force? Whats wrong in the airforce??

Josef Smith

Same here did my time and rolled the hell out couldn't take it anymore.

Daddy Vader

We’re in the same boat!

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David Gerstein

1y↑3

Doing one contract imo is worth it. The GI Bill, VA Loan, work experience and opportunity to save/invest money (depending on your situation) are all gold.

Beyond that it's law of diminishing returns. Toxic leadership is too much of a drain to just put up with.

Jaeger Bomb 2

1y↑6

I don't blame you. I'm only in it for the retirement at this point.

IQTV

2y↑7

Keep making these videos bro I’m thinking bout joining n I like how you keep it real but at the same time never tell us not to join the navy

911BabyGoat

I’m Glad it’s useful

dylan

2y↑8

Love the videos, prolly the realest Navy videos I've seen yet. Planning on enlisting very soon, hoping to get ABH

911BabyGoat

2y↑1

🤜🏾🤛🏽

In My Zone

1y↑4

When you get out make sure you file your VA claims! Don’t wait to file your claims at all!!

Dominic H

I’m already on it! Good advice! 1 year and 3 months left. 🙏🏾

JustAYouTubeChannel

47w

Man, you are a COMEDIAN!!!! You have me rollin over here. But everything you said, STRAIGHT UP FACTS!!!! And I was in the Air Force.

Sakuya Izayoi

1y↑1

Other guys who are active and watching this, do your skillbridge and milgears too, get all those records translated so civilian recruiters can see what you can do. preferable more than a year out before your SEAOS

911BabyGoat

1y↑1

Skillbridge. that part!

Liam

2y↑4

Man, this makes me feel great about those enlistment papers I just signed lol. Also, could you do a video on sub or small ship life.

911BabyGoat

2y↑1

Good Idea

HollywoodBob39

1y↑3

As I figured out in boot camp, if I gonna be stuck in the Navy for 4 years, I want to do something extremely challenging , dangerous and highly respected. If you have above average scores, definitely think about volunteering for submarine service. If you make it, you will be working with some of the most professional hardworking crew members in the Navy. Not too good for those wanting a family some day, but as a 20 year old back then, I had a blast and don't regret it for a second.

Camareon Smith

@HollywoodBob39 I hope I have the same experience shipping out soon 😮‍💨

Thorin Gralysning

2y↑12

I absolutely agree with everything you said.

911BabyGoat

2y↑1

It’s good knowing others can relate

Annie Lou

49w↑3

Only thing I didn’t like was people taking advantage of the risk of having NJP. People mouthed off because they knew you would lose money and freedom for putting hands on them. Wouldn’t have that energy as a civilian.

911BabyGoat

49w

Big Facts

Casimir Kulikowski

1y↑8

I’m in the marine corps and I’ve hated it since probably 6 months in. Right now i have a year and 8 months left and i hate it, I just want to have my own life.

911BabyGoat

1y↑2

Just make it to the end of your contract unscaved!

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benjamin Ackley

1y↑8

Real advice, if you join the military research which MOS’s promote extra fast and do calm work. We’re all paid the same. Why stress for 3k when bigjoe is 9-5 admin work for 3k too and his MOS promotes 50x faster!!

Stetsonhatman

30w

As an E-5 nuke, I passed on 15K re-enlistment bonus back in 89. None of my friends in our rating re-upped. Why?

When the ship was In port in Alameda, it was cold iron, no power, no hot water in ships berthing, very very limited amounts of bad food, no laundry, noisy at hell at 6 am - 11pm. We still had 6/6 hour watches on our duty days which is once 5 - 7 days. This forced us to get an apartment off base just so we could feel human, so we had a lot of the same expenses as civilians. Good paying jobs were easy to find in the Bay Area back then so it did not make sense to stay in.

Austin Shannon

1y↑2

You’re the best man. I can tell you one of the good guys by your persona. I’m like you. Bruh. The bad guys in the army get promoted. The ones that act hard. This one sergeant thought he was bad and yelled at me and was shorter than me. I just looked over his head without even talking back. Hahahahah. I’m taller than him and he thought he was bad towards me. It’s like when that one thunder player yelled at 7’1 Rudy gobert and Rudy gobert jsut stared him down literally. Ahhahahahaha. Better be taller if gonna act hard. Unless the taller person is a bad guy. Then he deserves it but he doesn’t deserve it that shirt guy can come kiss my left buttch$$k

911BabyGoat

thanks for all your support Austin!

AV Gholson

1y↑1

You are hilarious! I felt all of that!

HerGlowUp

1y↑5

I ended up here after thinking what kinda job doesn't let you quit? And why does the military have authority to come get and adult who made a personal choice to leave...

911BabyGoat

thanks for stopping by the channel

Ezra

1y↑3

Well think you for your service. I served to (Army and Air Force) and yes, I understand how you feel about people thanking you for your service. I can also understand If you are thinking about getting out after having been in for 10 years. However, I think you should complete your last ten. Have you thought about changing your MOS/rating? Have you thought about changing services? It's not that great in the "civilian world" currently. You talked about not liking how people are promoted in the military. Trust me, it's even worse in the civilian side. Some people will low key hate on you for having military service on your resume, some places will not even hire you for being a veteran or start you out in a low paying position and work you really hard for less money than - say their cousin in the same area. I have been to a four-year college, a technical college and a community college. Believe it or not, some people in the civilian world will be making more money than you because of who they know. In the civilian world, the pay is a secret. Not like in the military, when I can tell what you make based on your rank, time in service, jump pay status, hazardous duty pays, dive pay etc. Save up your money. Try to get into a path in medical or with a clearance. Go to college while you are in service because you will not be in the business of having "life" get in the way with bills, transportation etc. If I could do it again with all the knowledge of the internet, I would stay in so your time will be worth it. You can collect retirement on top of your pay in the civilian world. Trust me, the civilian world is boring, stressful and the people at a worksite never change. Some of the people that you see and work with, will have never travelled, are very close minded. Because you will have served, you cannot really relate to them.

Euro316

31w

This is a recruitment nag. If your civilian life is boring it’s because you yourself are boring. He is 100% correct.

He’s talking about freedom to succeed and fail. You’re talking about retirement and “what if”.

Stephan Cunningham

34w↑1

So I’m planning on joining the navy, I did plumbing and got the exact hours that is required to go to E2 before boot camp, and I also did jrotc in high school for 2 years, I want to know if I would start as an E3 or E2.

Stephan Cunningham

34w

Also I have lower back pain(bulging disc), it doesn’t restrict me from bending and doing normal things like lifting and stuff, I wonder if I would still be able to join.

Mar-Keith Jones

2y↑3

An an AZ I was offered a job at Boeing paying some really good money however that offer came up 3 months after I took an SRB and re-enlisted for 6 years 🙄 that was back in 2018 now I’m just 7 years from retirement. Definitely prepare yourself to stay in and get out at the same time never know how you will feel about the navy from day to day

911BabyGoat

I understand. It wasn’t an easy decision, but it was a necessary one

Immaturebread

are you not worried that they may make it 15 for retirement? I don't know if it's in the works or even in the talks but it sure would suck to get out and then they say you don't have to serve as long for retirement anymore.

Christopher Barrera

2y↑2

You speak so much facts !

911BabyGoat

🤜🏾🤛🏽

Gareth Smith

1y↑1

Ooooo. You mentioned advancement. I got a story about that... After I got out, got my doctorate on the GI Bill. It's all good.👍🏻

911BabyGoat

1y↑1

Nice!

Carl Clark Army Ret

Hey Brother, open mind!! Go-Guard (I am not a recruiter) you will NOT have the BS you had in the Army, except maybe one weekend a month🤷🏻‍♂️, and you can bridge the gap and get a retirement, Keep your tri-care (important), and much more. Perhaps go AGR. It's active duty and all the benefits, but without all the BS you describe. You would have to save $1.8 million to pay yourself after getting out to pay yourself what this decision I am proposing would. Trust me, as a civilian you will not save sh#t. Deciding to stay in is "recurring revenue", getting out is a base line of expectations and life style that goes ever upwards, but a reality of income earnings that is by age and circumstance always a bell curve. CC

Daddy Vader

Getting out of the Air Force. I don’t mind people serving or giving servitude to the military. I know it’s easy to hate on it. I get out next month i’m more than happy to separate after all this time and I have more negatives and positives but I’m getting all my benefits and got approved for a voluntary separation did three years and three months never again I’ve met some of the greatest people and I’ve met some of the most toxic, horrible people in my life I’ve had some of the greatest memories and experiences and some of the worse it’s a bittersweet experience for me, but I had to put my mental health physical health and overall well-being first, I don’t get along with many people in the military as I’ve never been one to easily conform to Big systems in place.

JoeBidenGoodGunsBad

1y↑1

Hey man. Idk how long ago you actually recorded it, I see it was released 4 months ago. Have you started your disability? I joined in 12 and got out last year. I’m sure you have had a lot of people tell you but watch out for trade school man. It took 5 months to get paid from when I started. I would turn my paperwork in to get my stipend there were times I would not get paid for almost 4 months. Idk, if it’s changed but with an apprenticeship your BAH drops every 6 months. I believe by 20%. I can’t quite remember the exact percentage. If you have a family and depend on that gi bill, be careful. The GI Bill messed me up so bad, I had to go back active. I’m not here to place fear or put you down. I’m only here for an update and to give warning. I’m sure I’m one of the few who got effed but watch out man.

911BabyGoat

thank you for your continued service. But that chapter of my life is coming for a life long close

Pete Lopez

1y↑1

Bro I feel same way I did Almost 10 years. I want feel free again and not here someone talk shit all the time. And my
Mental and physical health more important

JamalFordJr

41w

I joined to pay for college, my mos had a $7500 bonus and I qualified for SLRP (student loan repayment program). I got out in 2020 after 6 years of service and guess how much of my college they paid for? Yup 0! And this is the type of stuff that has recruitment and retention as bad as it is now smh

Abby

1y↑1

I've got 2 weeks left of a 5 year contract. It's been a long time coming.

Jared

2y↑6

All valid points , Reserve is the way to go. Any thoughts . Get the goods , skip "most" of the bs ...most .

911BabyGoat

2y↑2

I’m definitely considering reserves. Active Duty is definitely off the table at this point, however

Cid Campeador

1y↑2

@911BabyGoat Go reserves, finish your 20 years and get a check when you turn 60.

LubeTime - Auto Repair

I think we lean on terms to justify what it is we are saying… confirmation bias. Now I have dealt with everything that he has. He is completely correct. However, we sometime look at others without looking at ourselves. The issue is two folds when it comes to this debate. The leadership has become more political than they need to be. Most are not in it to really train Soldiers. They just want to make the next rank whatever it takes, and usually that means whatever is self sustaining at the time.

The Soldiers are now using the politics to not train. This is where the problem is. The beard thing is so that you can seal your chemical mask, so it is real difficult to justify it. Currently, if you have 100 Soldiers, 30 of them will work, and the other 60 will find a way to get out of doing anything. If you hold them accountable then they say your toxic. So then they go to the leadership who plays politics because they don’t want to deal with a complaint. The idea is if you get no complaints then you must be liked, therefore you are on track to the next rank.

Moreover, giving lower enlisted everything they want just because they demand it is not taking care of Soldiers contrary to popular belief. The Army is a standards base organization base on training and discipline. If you circumvent these traits to be liked people will die. Lack of training and discipline causes mass casualties. The harsh reality is that most people who complain about everything does not want to abide by these guidelines.

I’m summation, the problem is both leadership and the led. Truthfully, I do not see a way ahead. The forces is just a representation of society and true leaders must adopt and find ways to train Soldiers with their welfare in mind. Understand that everyone will not like you, but if you make a strong effort to show empathy and compassion, you will be a good leader. Also, the leadership do not want good leaders, they want yes men and there in lies the biggest problem. For it it forbidden to tell your leader that they are wrong

PrettyColour

29w↑1

Go to a trade school and get a great job. My brother did that at age 18 and became a truck driver. He now is an owner operator with 2 trucks

G-Man

1y↑4

Funny, if you think the military is a scam at 10, wait until you hit 20. 😂

911BabyGoat

2y↑6

Consider Leaving a
🗯SUPER THANKS🗯 💵
if you want to support the channel further! Questions from super thanks are guaranteed a response on the next video.

Jaeger Bomb 2

If you have blended retirement, you'll be fine.

Benny Benitez

1y↑3

Shipmate as an American Legion Post Commander bro man you nailed it on the V.A. shit well said

911BabyGoat

🙌🏽

wavygoes

25w

Same reason why I got out. Great video

Steven Upshaw

30w

Dang Bro! You nailed it!

BaaSicStuff

2y↑5

On another note though I know what I said before but by the time you graduate and maybe achieve a senior position in your new new field you would’ve retired from the military and with a disability had enough to never work again.

Mar-Keith Jones

2y↑3

I think you like Washington so much because you was in Bremerton. I hated being stationed in Washington but I was in Oakharbor. I couldn’t get back to Norfolk fast enough

911BabyGoat

2y↑1

You may be right. I will definitely be going back

josh austin

24w

Wish you luck man

Tommie Rios

Funny video. Thanks for that. Tell us one of your sailor stories.

TOP G

1y↑2

Honestly, I hear you you tired, but bro your ungrateful you would probably still be in the hood if you didn’t join in the first place. Personally I Feel like most people join with the attitude of getting away from home, after that gets done you want more that’s backwards honestly you probably put all your eggs in 1 basket that’s your fault.
4 years you out the hood on your own with opportunities & respect . if your easily manipulated into thinking the military is the best things for you forever then that’s on you that person who is relaying that message is doing their job. You still have to know how to think for yourself.
See me if I joined imma try to get a trade, LLC, investment properties, crypto investments, something but that won’t be all I do

Mike Lett

1y↑1

Bro i feel you on this i'm in the navy to same boat bro im getting out at 10 med sep all the way man

911BabyGoat

As long as you have a solid plan— it’s definitely a solid plan

itstheiceman11

33w

YSP

I went to press like then realized I already did. This shit too true.

Robert Kendall

47w↑2

I retired from the Navy in 2013. I agree with you 100% when you say the Navy sucks! It was 20 years of bad leadership, backstabbing, and idiots! The Navy eats people! I had first termers talk to me about whether or not they should stay in for 20 when I was at 19 years. It boils down to "is it worth it?" The answer is "NO", but it is a better deal than the private sector! Everybody I know who got out regrets it! The 401K and social security just won't cut it for retirement! My civvy neighbors all envy my retirement package. The free medical care from the VA and tricare is nothing to laugh at. I have two pensions with COLAs. I am getting paid $3000 a month to go back to school on my GI Bill. All the backstabbing dirtbags who destroyed my career are on Linkedin trying to get former subordinates to endorse their skills or help them find a job! They are getting silence as a reply. Several have committed suicide! I have my share of nightmares, but draw strength from knowing that I prevented some casualties and saved lives! I also have a lot of connections for finding a job from people I knew in the Navy that weren't backstabbers. My bone marrow recipient is an electrician that makes over $200k a year and even he envies my retirement.

Joachim Mezeh

44w

So you’re saying if a person could suck it up and retire it benefits in the long run?!? Hoping you reply! I’m mapping out a plan for myself.. thanks

Brian Gulley

1y↑2

Bad news my man the grass isn't greener on the other side. You'll still have a boss and have to produce to eat. All this be your own boss stuff is bullshit. If you own a business your customers are your boss if you're on YouTube the viewers are your boss. In other words, if you don't give the customers what they want when they want it at a price, they want to pay your boss (customers) will fire you. I worked with many guys who got out after X number of years and all most all of them wished they'd stayed to retirement especially when they found out how much I received in retirement. Don't get me wrong you can't "live" on enlisted retirement pay but with your post military job/career your set up pretty good. I retired from the USAF and Arizona Dept of Correction and my wife, and I are drawing SS, life is good. Plan for the long term or you'll be the old person greeter at Walmart not because you want to be but because you have to be.

Dexx

2y↑11

The Navy snitch watching this video: Oh we gonna make that year and a half fun...for us.

911BabyGoat

2y↑6

✍🏾for the greater good

JJ

2y↑1

Facts

ryan87401

You are so right about medical.

911BabyGoat

Indubitably 🤜🏾🤛🏽

djjshia yuiind

33w↑1

amazing video thanks i plan to quit soon

DonS1993

1y↑1

Civilian life in America is no better in my opinion. You still gonna find a job with a boss basically telling you how to wipe your ass. Especially in the health care bro. My wife is a physical therapist and they go by a point system when you take non pto days off. She gets 10 point’s every year. So if our kid gets sick and she cant take pto …. They deduct points for every day she misses until she gets to 10 points then she’s terminated. Its 1 point for every day. So our daughter been sick for 7 days…..im a truck driver so i cant take off….hense the reason im watching these videos about joining the military. Life now a days is just choosing the lesser evil. Gone are the days of the “American dream”

911BabyGoat

I agree with you about choosing the lesser evil. It’s a relative concept.

drew 876

1y↑1

Still better. PT is a job you can work at most medical facilities in the country. She can switch jobs. You are stuck with uncle sam BS 24/7

Bremia Quinn

1y↑3

@drew 876 that’s what some civilians don’t understand. They’re not under a legal contract to give years to a job/organization. They have the luxury of leaving any job at any time they please

Dale McCree

2y↑3

I was in your shoes and checking out your videos are background is pretty close. I am not going to say not get out but don't get out.. All i am going to say is i did 20 yrs. and been FULL retired now for almost 10 yrs. I will not go to did in here, but if you want to know more hit me up.

911BabyGoat

2y↑1

thanks for that 🤜🏾🤛🏽

Camareon Smith

1y↑1

Any socials ?

Constantin Militaru

1y↑3

US Navy, Air Force, Army vet…. I wonder why everyone is getting out?

911BabyGoat

🤧

Lewis Corpus

1y↑1

I fucking hate asking to approve my leave form and I wanna buy my ticket as soon as I can.

911BabyGoat

Same

911BabyGoat

2y↑1

Here’s 3 Simple Clues to help you make the decision if the Military is for you— https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8LcPb0RnlSU

JEEP commander

46w

I went to join the army and after I failed the asvab I told my recruiter Im not longer intresting of what the army has to offer and the soldier who took me home he said you will hear from us in couple for program call Tom or what ever best decision I made and my seargent did came to my house and did everything like finger prints and I could be wrong but I got people keep calling it could be them but I do not pick up fuck them.

In My Zone

1y↑3

Don’t use your GI bill first brother use the VR&E program first!

Hawaiinavyguy2020 X

Thanks for this info, I just looked this up.

Chill Dude

Hey man is the military that challenging mentally? I'm 25 and me and my girlfriend was thinking about joining together but I don't want to fuck my life up also from making a fast decision

911BabyGoat

This question was picked in my recent Q&A video

drew 876

It depends, but 70% chance, the BS will get to you. Might not make you mental, but it will annoy tf outta u

Juan Casas Doza

33w

HAHA dude you are hilarious man!!!

wkiller100

48w

Can you do a video on hell week in the navy?

Juan Lopez

How can you help someone in the military who doesn’t see it the way you just said it in the hierro?

V Vendetta

1y↑2

Same for me in the airforce I’m over it.

911BabyGoat

And you guys in many ways are the best branch haha

V Vendetta

1y↑4

@911BabyGoat that’s what they say lol I’ve trained with marines and I can agree that our quality of living is better but to me it’s just the same ol 💩 just polished bettered.

How dare you Bro

1y↑1

@V Vendettaperfect way of explaining it!

Jamesley dorante

1y↑2

I’m scared of the navy now, should I become a soldier instead?

911BabyGoat

I don’t know enough about you to properly answer that question, unfortunately.

Ricky

Become an airmen

Brandon Rivera

36w

@Ricky
Hell no!!! Being an airman is the absolute worst.

sparky

1y↑5

I like to call it the pay to bullshit ratio 😂

911BabyGoat

brilliant!

benjamin Ackley

1y↑1

Bro says he’s the opposite of a favorite and then makes a video saying “ put yourself before your branch “ hahaha I wonder why …. No but i agree w you haha