I joined the Finnish Military

[Chris^^]

bit late for second thoughts innit...?

anyways..

FINNISH 'IM!!

 

[The_ModeRazor]

Did you know you'll have to sacrifice kittens in the initation ritual?

 

[hippykiller]

Sure. It's one of the best militaries in the world apparently. One thing though, do you have the temperament for it? Because if you're no good at taking orders, don't expect to learn.

Also, whats the other country you have citizenship in?

Also, no military is glorious. Even if its nationalistic pride and everything, it's still just a job.

our military is glorious, AND WE MUST ALL FIGHT FOR ETERNAL GLORY!..... sorry about that

 

[Mcupobob]

If your goning no where in life and have nothing to do then the military is great.

I guess

 

[Goodluf]

If you think its the right thing to do, then its the right thing to do. I don't think the military is "glorious" in the sense that people will crowd around you to cast flowers at your feet.-- Then I remembered that I'm horribly out of shape, and I can't survive on no sleep, and I'm a massive loser. So I decided against the army.

This here is about what I was about to say. It won't be amazing, but it will surely give you some time to think about your future, as everybody else tell you what to do now. I am though, a bit interested to know why you chose the Finnish army, instead of the US one (you said you were a US citizen as well)?

Oh yeah, that other part...I have too, discovered that I'm...out of shape to say the least and I like my sleep. Also, I enjoy the luxury that is "city life". Compare that to sleeping in the forrest for a week, with the hygiene issues that come with it, coupled with the tough training...I'm so going to die...And I STILL have to go to the army (Another Finnish person here, starting my MANDATORY service in the army soon, *sigh*.)

Damn, I whine about this thing quite a lot here, don't I?

 

[Turing]

So in a confusing realization that I have no idea where my life is going (I realized this somewhere between my 300th hour of Team Fortress 2 and my presence at the midnight release for Modern Warfare 2), I decided to take advantage of my dual citizenship in Finland and join it's glorious military. I sent in my pledge the other day and I should be shipped out in 6 weeks. My question is this: Do you, the Escapists, think it was the right choice?

edit: Since my remark about the military being "glorious" has sparked controversy over the merits of nationalism, I'd like to state that, Nationalism, to me, is sort of a joke, so i figured it'd be amusing to put a nationalist spin on the sentence. It was never my intention to start a political debate.

Don't sweat it, scandinavian militaries are more "civil" (haha) than fx. the US and you only serve for 6-12 months initially, as far as I understand. if nothing else, it'll be something to talk about.
I've never done military duty myself, but have dozens of friends who have, some have taken several tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Balkans, others just took the initial training, but all of them were regular people, not especially fit or unfit. Several of them I could defeat in wrestling/fistfighting, so if you're worried about the physical requirements, take it easy, as long as you're willing to press yourself and challenge yourself

 

[Shock and Awe]

Well you wont have to worry hard about going to war seeing as Finland is a pretty peaceful nation, so the worst that could happen is that you wont like it, and you leave after your first tour. Which after words you wont have to much finding a job since people who were in the military usually get priority for employment. Im actually joining the United States Air Force after college, hopefully I can be a pilot.

Really people who are ex military get priority employment? is that a Finnish thing cos it isnt true in the US and the UK hence the massive over representation of Ex-armed forces in the unemployed and homeless sectors.

Its not an official thing, but when you apply for a job and you have military in your resume your chances of getting hired are much much higher.

 

[Shock and Awe]

Hold on now, friend from the north (Estonia here). Isn't the Finnish military mandatory ? It sure is here.

But yeah, it's a smart choice. Military service is a plus on your CV all the time.

If I remember right they have a short conscription. I think he means he is going to join for a career.

 

[Fraeir]

*Snip*

Indeed, nationalism is a joke.. Kinda like political correctness, but I won't trail off.
Personally, no, I don't think it was a good choice. But, then again, I'm physically a weakling, would die in the military within weeks and because of that, made sure I'd be classified as "Unfit for Service" when my turn to be conscripted came along (Norway still practices that shitty policy, surely the best soldiers would be the ones who WANT to be soldiers... arguably..)
I once thought the military had to be like the coolest thing ever, but seeing how I changed that view over time, joining any military force is the last thing I'd want myself, nor anyone else, to do. In my honest opinion, no country is worth it, really.

But anyway, good for you, I s'pose : /

 

[mrtenk]

It is the right choice if you can distinguish between MW2 and real life.

There's a difference!?

I KNOW I WAS SUPRISED BY IT TOO. I WAS TOTALLY EXPECTING TO JUMP OVER A CRAVASS ON A SNOWMOBILE THEN BLOW UP A NUKE IN SPACE. MAN MY IMPRESSION WAS TOTALLY OFF.

 

[manic_depressive13]

Well, let's just hope the military doesn't finnish you.

...Yes, I cry myself to sleep a lot.