Question for all EGYPTION'S

[egyptian 0]

HI everyboday ... this question for all egyptions .. if you can to join U.S millitary you well think to join or not ? don't think this hard question i just want opinion b/c sometimes i think about it just give me your opinion

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

*F* see my story and signature for more info.

[egyptian 0]

Olivia what *F* mean i don't understand what you mean i just want you say yes or no that's all

[Nothing1234 2]

It's hard to say YES or NO. I say think about it and discuss it with your spouse.

You would most likely obtain citizenship faster (depending on the your situation of course). What would you do in the military? Can you be away from your spouse for up to 2 years or longer? Financially there are BIG perks for you when you join and after you leave the US military (gaining a skill as well). Many things to consider.

There are many good and bad things...depending on your situation.

[Mommy2ZaidnSalma 11]

ill bring one perk of being in the US ARMY ....My cousin, married a man 10 years ago, they have 4 girls and 1 girl on the way..she is a stay at home mom and does not have to work at all.They have lived on army bases since marrying. He served 9 months in Dubai, and they will have to live in England for 2 years...BUT....in 10 years, 10 measley years, he can retire, at the age of 40, and live a comfortable lifestyle for the rest of his life

[Tunisia216 2]

Can you give some more info? Are you already in the US ? Did you receive your green card and social security number yet? the US army will not take you without those 2 things.

Also are you thinking of joining as a translator? They are offering large signing bonuses for translators right now. In the range of $10,000 to $25,000 for signing a 2 or 4 year contract and at least 1 year has to be spent abroad, 95% chance of being in Iraq.

Like others asked, are you willing to be away from your wife for a year? The second year you can do in the USA on an army base and you can have her live near you if moving is an option and you don't currently live near a base.

They offer leave every 3 months (sometimes longer) for 2 weeks and they will fly you just about anywhere.. So for instance, you are serving in Iraq for a year and every few months they could fly you to Egypt or the US for a one to two week visit.

Again I am speaking about translators here, I'm not sure as a general enlist.

They are also offering monthly salaries in the range of $3500 USD per month up to $5000 USD per month (based on your level of education, english speaking ability and family size) That includes a housing allowance of up to $1300 USD (depending on your region) for your wife in the US while you are away.

Again, it's something to consider with your individual life and we don't know what that's like. Good for some, bad for others.

Great money and more than most immigrants will make here in the first years, but the immigration process is really long for some and to go through all of that only to be separated again by an ocean?

Whatever you do, I wish you both the best!!!

HI everyboday ... this question for all egyptions .. if you can to join U.S millitary you well think to join or not ? don't think this hard question i just want opinion b/c sometimes i think about it just give me your opinion

[Ban Hammer 12,835]

They offer leave every 3 months (sometimes longer) for 2 weeks and they will fly you just about anywhere.. So for instance, you are serving in Iraq for a year and every few months they could fly you to Egypt or the US for a one to two week visit.

They are also offering monthly salaries in the range of $3500 USD per month up to $5000 USD per month (based on your level of education, english speaking ability and family size) That includes a housing allowance of up to $1300 USD (depending on your region) for your wife in the US while you are away.

Edited August 30, 2008 by charles!

[Tunisia216 2]

It's verifiable information lol However taking into account things that come out of a recruiter's mouth may be total BS. And considering they have a contract with you but you do not have one with them.

I'm not *that * naive but that's what they'be promising these days!!!

They offer leave every 3 months (sometimes longer) for 2 weeks and they will fly you just about anywhere.. So for instance, you are serving in Iraq for a year and every few months they could fly you to Egypt or the US for a one to two week visit.

They are also offering monthly salaries in the range of $3500 USD per month up to $5000 USD per month (based on your level of education, english speaking ability and family size) That includes a housing allowance of up to $1300 USD (depending on your region) for your wife in the US while you are away.

[hitchoo 0]

No

[HLM 1]

no i wdnt.

[egyptian 0]

thanks all .. i read all comments and respect everyone answer me . but for hitchoo and HisLittelMasriya WHY NO ? if you dont want to answer that's fine i know we egyption think by HEART . Edited August 30, 2008 by egyptian

[HLM 1]

I wd rather be a mom and raise a generation well enough to help humanity and be great ppl rather than just being consumers

[egyptian 0]

I wd rather be a mom and raise a generation well enough to help humanity and be great ppl rather than just being consumers

good and smart answer

[hitchoo 0]

Thanks allah i still have a working heart, i wont do anything for Money hope this not by hearts too

[Ban Hammer 12,835]

It's verifiable information lol However taking into account things that come out of a recruiter's mouth may be total BS. And considering they have a contract with you but you do not have one with them.

I'm not *that * naive but that's what they'be promising these days!!!

They offer leave every 3 months (sometimes longer) for 2 weeks and they will fly you just about anywhere.. So for instance, you are serving in Iraq for a year and every few months they could fly you to Egypt or the US for a one to two week visit.

They are also offering monthly salaries in the range of $3500 USD per month up to $5000 USD per month (based on your level of education, english speaking ability and family size) That includes a housing allowance of up to $1300 USD (depending on your region) for your wife in the US while you are away.

i think the monthly wage you listed is a bit high. plus the leave bit is quite unusual - a gal i work with, her fiance just came back from there on his 3rd trip and i've heard nothing from her about anything similar to him being able to leave every few months. (this is army - if you are referring to contractors then nevermind).

eta: pay scales link below

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Edited August 30, 2008 by charles!