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| 05 Jan 2011 11:48 PM |
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I'm curious to know under what circumstances would you consider joining the military?? |
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Stripes
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| 06 Jan 2011 05:52 AM |
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*pssst* caprice
I would consider it if you were my drill instructor |
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| 06 Jan 2011 01:06 PM |
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I second the motion. |
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| 06 Jan 2011 01:47 PM |
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I thought about joining the Coast Guard for awhile briefly. It was very briefly but I thought about it. It was kind of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" thing that got in the way and that I value creativity, individuality, and ingenuity, which I don't feel are often highly appreciated in the military. I wouldn't join any other branch, but I would consider the Coast Guard because there is potentially the notion of helping people...and I'm a really good swimmer.  |
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caprice
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| 06 Jan 2011 04:14 PM |
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^^ Well that's beyond unlikely. Can you imagine an ENFP drill sergeant? "So, just to mix it up a little let's say we play charades?"
I really can't think of a situation which would compel me to join the military. Even if we were being invaded, I think I'd just be part of civilian resistance. |
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| 06 Jan 2011 04:19 PM |
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Yeah, me too. Plus, I'm kind of a pacifist. I think.
Can you imagine an ENFP drill sergeant? "So, just to mix it up a little let's say we play charades?"
I think that is why he would want you as a drill sergeant.  |
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PurpleGiraffe
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| 06 Jan 2011 06:19 PM |
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I really can't think of a situation which would compel me to join the military. Even if we were being invaded, I think I'd just be part of civilian resistance. What if a country started killing puppies and kittens and said that all ENFPs had to live in solitary isolation for the rest of their days? |
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| 06 Jan 2011 06:37 PM |
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I guess there might come a time when I would fight back... Or I might prefer to run away, or find some way to sabotage rather than kill. Or, maybe I would focus on rescue. Or politics. I would try everything before actually harming life....unless I got too emotionally involved and became violent impetuously. |
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| 07 Jan 2011 09:25 AM |
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find some way to sabotage rather than kill Something tells me a lot of ENFPs would prefer this route... Using Ne to hypothesize possible ways to "set back" the defenses of the enemy. This would allow for acceptance by Fi. I see it. |
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| 07 Jan 2011 09:28 AM |
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Plus, civilian interaction can be more of a group event. Actually fighting in a war seems like a more solitary event for some reason. There isn't much individuality in putting on a uniform. |
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| 07 Jan 2011 12:38 PM |
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Mmhmm. Personally, I'd much prefer infiltration and charming the enemy [blame spy movies], the human interaction associated with civilian sabotage. The idea of detached serving and dispassionate bloodshed makes me shudder. |
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| 07 Jan 2011 02:49 PM |
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^^ I would guess more I / ENTJ and INFP. But honestly, beware to the person who tries to bully an ENFP, or worse yet, her INFP friend. You will likely get a tongue-lashing you won't soon forget. Although it will probably be followed by an apology. |
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| 08 Jan 2011 01:26 AM |
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@ Purple Giraffe: Even if they were killing puppies and kitties and I was faced with a life of solitude, I really don't think I would join the military. I would have to make my own plan that coincided with my values and my best sense of survival. In this case I may just take all of the people I care about, and a good handful of puppies and kitties up to the boundary waters and evade!
I don't think I could ever be a spy. I'm way too transparent. But I could take up arms if necessary. I certainly don't relish the idea of killing someone. But if it's between me or him.... |
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| 08 Jan 2011 02:53 AM |
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Interesting when people talk about the military they only think of war and fighting. What about the humanitarian work it does and its advancements in technology? |
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| 21 Jan 2011 11:31 PM |
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I probably will be joining the army if my financial situation does not change dramatically and soon. |
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| 22 Jan 2011 02:02 AM |
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I am in the same boat Freeeeekyyy. I wll say a prayer for you / send you good vibes.
Like my eighth grade Science teacher used to say, "The frst thing to do is Don't Panic!"
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| 22 Jan 2011 03:26 AM |
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I'm thinking about going into the Navy after college. I'd like to work as a Marine Biologist for them, as they employ a large number of scientists. Plus, I can use the GI Bill to try for med school afterwards. My dad was in the army for fourteen years before I was born, and I've always been advised not to have anything to do with the military by him, but I've always wanted to travel to faraway places and wear a nice uniform  Honestly, I couldn't be bothered with a combat position in all honesty, even though I am fairly handy with a pistol, I don't think I could ever shoot a living thing. |
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| 22 Jan 2011 08:28 AM |
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I would never consider enlisting. Ever. I am not good with discipline, authority or structure. I think most traditions and ceremonies are stupid. I like to pick out my own clothes. I think I would be in constant tears with if a drill sergeant insulted me. I would go crazy with no privacy or alone time. If I got orders to do something, I'd need to know "why" before I felt like doing it.
I'd love to be a spy, but I can't keep a secret. |
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| 22 Jan 2011 02:18 PM |
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Enlist? I've thought about the marines before. But see, I've got a science degree, so I'm more likely to end up doing defense research than actual enlisting. Even if I was drafted I'd probably end up in a non-combat position anyway (there are too many brains in my head), so it's really kind of moot. |
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