Quote Originally Posted by 408Mike View Post
Quote Originally Posted by NaturalBornHustler View Post

I pray to God nothing derails this for you.......

The most recent person I know who joined the Army as a linguist (35W) is getting $39,000 bonus, plus $71,000 in college money.

Even 8 years ago, when I joined, the linguists were getting $20,000.

I know a lot of linguists in the Army, it is not unusual for a linguist in the Army to be promoted to Sergeant First Class (E-7) in 8 years.

Half of the time that you are in the military as a linguist, you are working together with all of the branches, so join the branch that suits YOUR needs best. You also want to look at promotion opportunities, which are usually best in the Army.

No matter which branch you choose, before you go to MEPS to sign the contract, have your recruiter put you in contact with an actual linguist, so you can get the real deal from someone who knows.

wow, I never even considered trying the Army as a Linguist.

Thanks for that! It seems to be my #1 choice as my talents (photographic memory, language comes super easy) seem to say Linguist all the way.

Turns out my great grandfather coming out of Russia was a Linguist, spoke 8 languages fluently and was held in very high regard in the military.

Thanks again.
No problem.

I wish you the best Mike.