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As a former Infantryman I whole heartedly disagree. The Infantry is the most badass job in the regular Army. I mean sure, you're going to get a little fucked up but it's mostly worth it.

Me just arriving to Fort Drum as a 11b 🥴

Video: "don't join the infantry because it's hard" Me: *I Wanna Be a Marine*

As a 20yr retiree (35G) I support this man’s work. Young folk thinking about joining are kept well-informed here. Keep it up.

Basically don’t get these jobs if you’re lazy and complain all the time 😂

11B Here I love it man. The challenge is rewarding and gives me pride. Working with rangers/GB’s. I strive to be greater every day and join Special operations. It’s not for everyone and even my fellow 11bs don’t have the same enthusiasm.

Former 11B - I will condense my answer I put in Quora, which generated alot of feedback and reviews. Pretty much, 11B isnt a bad job if you're in wartime assigned to an airborne unit or a light infantry unit that deploys alot (like 10MTN). Otherwise, garrison life is G-A-Y. Being a door kicker is fine, but if you plan to transition out of the service, then you need to learn other skills to make it in the civilian world. There is a reason why we joke around that many infantry guys learn to bivouac in the field so they can learn how to be homeless. Alot of bang-bangs get used to using the F-bomb seven times in a single sentence, spit chew in a cup, yell and scream at guys for no reason, and act in an overly-aggressive manner nonchalantly. This is okay in the military, but not in the civilian world; hence why so many 11B's end up jobless. I encourage prospective 11B who have a push-yourself mentality and Frat boy demeanor to go light infantry or airborne, then work your way up. Otherwise, stay out of it. If you want that high-speed lifestyle without the grunt nonsense, go civil affairs.

I think you hit it straight on, the jobs with long hours or work when everyone else gets the day off. Would love to see your opinion on the best MOS in the Army. 😃

Thanks buddy for all your videos they are really helping me alot in this grand decision that is the military. I'm 31 years old and have very little to show for it at the moment and I'm longing for a career I can be proud of as well one that pushes me forward towards better habits. I'm applying for weapons technician which I guess is like a mechanic for guns so not as heavy of lifting but probably gonna be some long hours but I think it'll pay off in the end

Aye man just wanna let you know your editing doesn't go unnoticed! The B roll and images/text you add are weirdly funny a lot of the time and really add the the video. Also as a 92W, I maybe actually purify water twice a year at a field event. The rest of the time I get to cross-train helping with ammo, fuel, CDL driving etc which I actually prefer. Quality of life is much better than being combat arms or a cook as you mentioned. I went back and watched your air assault vids while I was going through the school at Campbell the last couple weeks and just got my wings! Cheers bro, been watching you since I was getting ready to ship out in Jan 2021

Another good video, Aaron! Current 11B here, Aaron likes to talk about my job a lot. 😅 At the end of the day, this is a job and you make your career. Like any other jobs, there are the exciting and wild days and other days, well...not so much. Experience may vary. I know people who love their job/MOS and those who just hate it. I personally enjoy my job. I cannot see myself as a dental tech or any other job in the Army. Ultimately, it's important to remember and to truly understand yourself. People can explain their situation/bring up their case of why you "should" do or "shouldn't" do something but it is you who have to walk that path. It's fine if you don't know yourself or are lost/confuse on where your career goals/path take you. No shame about it, no matter how old you are. Important thing is you never stop trying to understand/learn about yourself, your path, your goal, and your future. Join us in the Discord server and chat with others who share the same interests as you!

Totally true. I do like that fact you added mechanics make more out on the outside. Nothing wrong with that. You serve your country and get the benefits. As a side note one of my favorite units was a dental detachment. I pushed for as many of my soldiers to sign them up for dental hygienist. They got the college credits and a skill.

Bro I was a 91 bravo and literally worked from wake up to 430ish daily. It was super relaxed and each duty station I’ve been too. Idk what type of bravos you talked to but they must have been washed soldiers. Only thing you said that was correct was the getting out and having great job opportunities

This is a good video, truly it is. Im an 11B and if you’re thinking of joining the infantry ill tell you this. If any of the hardships mentioned in this video or if your recruiter told you bad things about the infantry, if any of that makes you hesitant, do not join the infantry. However, if you hear all the stuff we do and you still have that desire, I say go for it. Theres lots of opportunities in the infantry to further your training if thats what you want to do in the Army. Its competitive of course but the higher caliber you are, the better experience you will have. Don’t be the guy who settles as a straight-legged 11B. Go to schools. Airborne is easy, getting your EIB is easy. Put in packets for RASP or SFAS if you really want to do some cool stuff.

Thank you Aaron! Could you do one for some of the best MOS in the military?

I always wanted to be in the Infantry in my country. Long story short, retired from the military academy cause you have to pay shit ton of money to become an officer on this place. So I decided to become a software engineer, which I regret every single day. So I'm going to compare the 11B with my Test Automation Engineer job, so you'll see that being an infantryman is not that bad if you like the infantry, there are a lot of things common. cons: - Injuries = You can get injured going to get your groceries man. Also, if to compensate your failed life you're training hard at the gym, maybe going for runs or practicing any other sport there's a chance that also as a civilian you get injured. - Deploy = If you don't like to deploy, why even join the infantry? Life sucks more behind a desk for more than 9 hours per day, when what you dreamt about was to be out in the field killing narcoterrorists, not giving a shit about the mosquitos and all that stuff. - Report everything or micro managment = Almost in any job, that thing is going to happen, in my software job I need to be reporting everyday on the "Daily" meeting what I'm doing, so you're going to get micro managed everywhere, and don't even think on putting your own business, as then you'll have to micromanage yourself as if there's no tomorrow. - Go to war and die= As mentioned above, you can die taking a shower, don't live afraid. - Being away = If you're a truly family man, that's going to hit hard, if you're not willing to be away for long periods of time don't even consider the military, otherwise not a big deal if you just understand what you're getting into. - Not at war = Yes, this janitor stuff and admin duties are boring, but you still get to do cool shit, and have the opportunity to go to different schools while not deployed, I see it even as an advanatage. Also, you gotta be a janitor everywhere, or do you have a maid that cleans your house for ya? These are the negatives I could grab from the video, now let's go with what the infantry offers, that the civilian job don't. - Routine or not routine? Well yeah, everyday in the military sometimes can be the same, I get that, however think about 20 years in the army what can you do? a lot of stuff no? Think now about the same time behind a desk, 20 or more years behind a desk, talking to people you don't like, doing something you barely understand, that doesn't seem to attractive to me. So yeah, think about everything you can do in the infantry during your whole career. Remember to think what is my day to day life going to be like? - Being paid to shoot and do the stuff you like, like man if you're going to the be an infantryman, go to every school you can, ariborne, ranger, jungle, whichever thing you can go, even if you want Special Forces, go for it. Now, if you want to do the same or similar out here; you need to pay out of your pocket for it, so let's say you want to compensate that frustrated life, want to jump out of planes? pay for it, want to go to the range, pay for it, want to go out to camp or something like that, pay for it. The point here is you're going to get paid to do cool shit, rather than paying for doing the cool shit. - And I think the most difficult for my ego to accept, outside of the military, you're making rich someone else, if you're getting paid 1K, just remember you're making the owner of that company at least 3k, so YOU'RE BEING USED to enrich someone esle that don't give a fuck about you. In the military you're going to be paid to serve the country, not an individual. - This one is kind of related with the prev one, I had some good years in the military school (elementary, middle and high school) and academy (officers school), and in the time I've been out, I have never gotten into a community like that, in the military you're going to really make friends, not just people that is going to use you whenever they can get something from you, like it has happened all these years in the civilian life. So these are some of the pros and cons that I can think and my commentary to them, I don't see the actual cons of the infatry as something bad, like these are just the things you're sigining up to. I want to leave this long comment here to serve as some piece of advice for the young folks out there, if you read all of this, thank you and if you can take something out of here: 1. Do something you love and understand. 2. Don't be afraid to do what love. 3. Go for it. Never put money or something else over your dreams, you'll regret that decision as I'm doing it know.

Thank You. Great Video.

Nice video brother has a former 11B you are right about the infantry that’s the reason I am now 92Y greetings from Fort Riley

Originally my plans were to go in as Infantry and try to get through Ranger school. After scoring way better than I imagined on my ASVAB and seeing all the other jobs open up im torn between 35P, 68L or 68T.

Yoooo I like the video u think u could make on with the best jobs thanks man keep up the good work

Low key, 11C mortarmen is the best kept secret in the infantry. While all the 11Bs are out in front getting shot and playing fuck fuck games, mortarmen are miles towards the back chilling and playing spades.

As a 91B stationed in fort Richardson Alaska. It was very rough. We had to do work outside in the cold. I was also in an airborne unit and those 2 things do not mix. Only good thing is that we can get ANY school in the Army. Except for Expert infantry or Sapper. You can also be stationed ANYWHERE.

thanks for giving me the best jobs i should do, because what sucks is what will make me better and strong in every aspect mentally and physically. the hardest route is the best route

With the 92G, it was slightly different. We was on and off every other day, Yes. It’s long hours and we have a rotating schedule. Morning shift was from 0430 to 1300 and afternoon shift from from 1130 to 2000.

To be honest I’m scared as well as excited to do join the Army, I have a bit of hearing loss, but my recruiter believes we may be able to waive it. I honestly don’t know what I want to do in the Army. Spent 8 yrs as a food associate then finally became a manager for 3 yrs. I’m 28 now, not ambitious anymore, I lost my drive and purpose in life. Have no friends or romantic life. I definitely need to start a new chapter in my life. Scored a 55 on the pre assessment, got sick and am needing to reschedule my test so, hopefully I can get to studying… just a ramble.

I was expecting Nursing to be on the list. Nursing is already hard on the civilian side. Thank you for sharing.

Good stuff brother. Don’t doubt yourself though, I promise if the time came you’d go from saving teeth to knocking them out 🤙

Infantry is the Army’s ultimate jack of all trades. If a body is needed anywhere an Infantry guy can be sent there and be taught the rudimentary stuff. He can even be sent to a dental clinic. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to learn how to use the Autoclave and wipe down the chairs. On the other hand, there is no way I would ever trust a dental assistant to operate a Stryker.

My father was totally against me joining the Army- he was infantry. Now he is no more but I understand why he was so against ARMY and specially infantry

Im planning on joining military police in Australia, you really have to have a goal for the future, I don't think anybody wants to sit at the gate but law enforcement is something im really passionate about and if the military lets me have 2 MOS's I can also do music since I have a Bachelors in Music. So I want to do 2 days of being a cop, one day of music in the army and 2 days teaching music as a civilian. Really excited for this new role and I always tell my self "wherever there's people they're gonna need police".

I joined as an 11b back in '11 when every single NCO had a CIB. Coming back to the Air Force Reserve as a direct-commision healthcare professional... drill pay with bonus paid more than my active duty E3 pay. Never again haha

Love being a 11B, great training and cross training for other jobs. Garrison duty is boring only if you are not taking college classes, which I did. Before I got out, I took Raspatory Therapy. Currently working as such.

63W Heavy Equipment Repair after military continued in Military Equipment Repair as a civilian for the Adjutant General Site completed a 31 year career & loved it including the field work & retired now

I’m in the process of joining the reserves, I’m currently a diesel mechanic so wrenching doesn’t bug me. Although everyone tells me don’t do what I’m already doing in life as my army job

I was in the U.S. Army for 8 years. I did my entire first contract, then got out. It was like prison. I hated it. I was a 92 G usually working 16 hour days on average, not kidding. I still remember my record on shift, 17 hours and 10 minutes. It was hell. Im so glad I’m out working in a non cold factory living my best life.

These are pretty hilarious 😂

I reserved a 12Y job but on the signing the contract day, it was so extreme so I chose no and I went back home. The 2 days in the hotel and MEPS were hell but I also had good times because I had pretty nice experiences at the hotel.

I feel like the military police is all about perspective if you take pride in staying in shape and protecting your base or whomever but it would be fun even if your just checking id’s at a gate u gotta protect who’s inside from people that try to get in

You listed the jobs that the recruiter literally told me or recommended I do 😂 I chose infantry because it seems fun tbh. May be hard I know like u said but that’s a grind I want literally to keep going and push myself

Grunts had it made though. As an RTO I was TAD to a line company and it was chill af.

Had a couple MOS's but 92G (cook) was the absolute best and most rewarding. It did suck getting up at like 2-3am on some days, but our shifts were split so we could take naps before evening chow, so it wasn't too bad. Everyone treats you with hella respect and wants to be your friend from higher ups and all lol They never messed with us, kind of did what we wanted tbh. Long as chow was ready to go for the troops. Also made being in country and Iraq a lot more fun. Don't let the long hours discourage you. You always eat first and eat good. It was challenging but fun times! What I do agree with in this video is Mechanic is def. one of the toughest. Most of my good battle buddies were mechanics. They stuck together through all the BS tho. Much respect to that MOS

Im not a US military, just started freshly as an infantryman in Belgium… it’s extremely hard, but I kinda have a feeling of purpose in my life, it’s totally worth it, but the breakdowns are real

91B baby 🎉 MEPS next week!!!

Please we need another video on issued gears

ALL MOSs are GOOD MOSs. You have an inside view ...but only of what you can see. Cooks?...I wouldn't want it BUT the cooks that have re-enlisted, like it. I dunno about the Medical field but all squads have a SAWs or 240B...at least they use to... Each MOS has their ups and downs. Infantry has an EASY field recovery while NBC or Mechanic has to recover so much equipment...Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I hope you will add/update this video later in your career, my friend. Thanks for doing all you do!

I’m in the transition process at the moment from the Marine Corps to the Army and I just want to do 11b or 91E.

7:25 I knew you were building up to a sponsorship lol

Can you go over the different infantry bobs? I am an aspiring marine, will be contracting soon for the infantry, but I don’t just want to be your basic rifleman.

Just go Coast Guard, not many selects at MEPS, and you get to chill near the beach 😎👍lol

Main thing is picking an MOS that easily translates to the civilian world and pays well in the civilian world.

I told my recruiter infantry because I didn’t even know other jobs existed, I ship November 6th

I’m a 11b but they stationed me at fort myer 3rd infantry regiment. We barely go on the field and shoot guns

It sounds stupid, but I plan (keyword Plan) on enlisting at E4 with an Option 4 Contract and hoping to complete Basic Training, OSUT, and everything else I need to and when I get to Airborne School speak to a RASP Recruiter and volunteer as an 11B or 12B (still deciding). I also thought about just getting an Option 40 contract and just hoping to get through RASP, but Airborne first sounds better and could be better if I failed out of RASP. I still have like 2 years before I even ship to Basic Training though.

92G here. It was my first MOS and favorite. I was also an 08 Lima(linguist) and combat medic. I hated the infantry unit I was assigned to. Those guys were A holes to the cooks. Even if they were NCOs. But when I was with 1st Group SF they were chilled guys. Infantry guys felt like they got something to brag about. I’m retired and did 7 deployments.

Keeping it real!!

Its depends on what you want to do. If you really want to get that experience, something unique, then there is nothing wrong with that. Im a tanker, and I love my job.

Hey I have respect for the Cooks they work hard! its not a bad job if you like to stay busy!

You can actually get paid more for knowing or learning certain languages, so I’d say a linguist get paid a little more. Though you don’t have to do that MOS to get the extra pay as long as you can pass the language test for those languages required by the army (in other word you have to be a speaker of that language if you don’t wanna do the linguist MOS)

Came across this video on my feed but currently an 11B and I enjoy it. School opportunities, deployments and the leadership skills you attain. People think that 11B’s are dumb or whatever but I’ve met the smartest dudes there. If you’re soft and don’t have the grit then better off joining this dental assistant and be a POG. RLTW

I just got into the Navy as a CTN!

My respect to you all. That said the Duke of Wellington said " Pity the bloody Infantry "

I'm a 91B, going on orders really soon , in the National Guard, there are opportunities to become a Federal Technician.

0:20 I guess infantry, EOD, machine guns and mortars, combat vechicles drivers, recon

I’m week 12 in 11b OSUT at fort Moore dis is definitely not for the weak😂

As a 91b i shit bag lol. But you should look busy at all times in the motor pool. Long hour is no joke

I’ve been called a “bullet stopper”, “glory hound”, “dumb Grunt”, etc. Just remember: The Infantry does the job that nobody wants, nor, can do. If I had to do it again, I’d still be 11Bravo.

Being a mechanic is like that whether you’re in the military or not. Dirty, long hours, always more broken stuff. If you watch the clock and don’t want to work a lot do not be a mechanic, military or civilian

Bro have heard about the savage driver's in the Navy??

We all get paid the same but not really too. Jump pay, flight pay, language incentives. Do what you want to do. If you want to be combat arms, do it. I’m a pilot. There are so many options. I agree with this video, but not really. It all depends on WHAT YOU WANT TO DO.

I’m interested in joining USMC or Army to become MP and use the benefits to then become a cop and rise the ranks from there. It might seem dumb but that’s really my goals

Intro: 0:00 What's a bad job: 1:29 Cook: 2:35 Infantry: 4:20 Military Police: 8:12 Mechanic: 9:55 How to change your job: 10:59

I was in the Air Force doing desk jobs for 5 years. I was miserable. I couldnt get deployed nor PCS because i was at a MAJCOM, literal blackhole. Im gonna be a 11X soon because i love to challenenge physically and work my way up to be a Ranger officer since i got a bachelor's degree.

I’m assuming this is for mostly active duty. Because I’m an 92G in the national guard, (just got to my unit), and so far I like it. But apparently things were being changed with how they were handling things. So I’ll see how it goes. I’m enjoying it though. Plus, I like cooking, so that’s a win. I get professional skills I can then use in my civilian work. For me, that’s a win win even if I have to wake up early. So I guess with time, I’ll see how this goes.

The only way I would go is 11b. I hate anything else that I could just do as a civilian anyway and probably get paid more😂

i chose the hardest cuz you gotta stay hard ☄️

Soon to be 91p here.. I’m worried I chose the wrong job

"We have determined your KIA is not work related".

So basically join 11b during wartime if you wanna fight cause I mean who joins 11b and doesn’t wanna fight.

Going in next week and I wanted to do infantry because of the bonus I need the cash but I’ll try to switch thou

kind of a dumb question but asside from infantry men which are the first ones that will be called to battle, if push comes to shove and shit hits the fan in the world 😂, will other mos's come to fight if needed, id assume so just because that's what you sign up for in the military but i wanted to make sure

Was waiting for 91B long days suck!

Here’s how I see it being a 26 yr old currently in the enlisting process .. if a regular plumber or an electrician is having to work on holidays/being on an on call schedule then a military personnel/soldier at least is obligated to as well. Guys joining the military at 17-20 and you think you’ll be getting a laid back 9-5 job, you will be very very fortunate if you do that’s good enough to comfortably pay the bills. Joining the military, it’s not a regular job you are serving the people of America. Be ready to be called upon at all times even if you’re off the clock.

❤ this

It’s rare these days dude but some folks don’t mind if they have to do a little work

11b was all I qualified for with my asvab.

92G here my experience was complete trash but my time in Army is almost over got 3 months left

Don’t sleep on Supply either. We have it hard too

5:37 As far as junior enlisted (E1 through E4, hell even E5) you can't spell "infantry" without the word "INFANT" The Army in general treats soldiers more like children compared to lower enlisted of other branches like the Air Force. But infantry takes this piece of suckery to a worse level. I think it goes back to like the civil war and maybe other wars when soldiers during the wars would desert or maybe even commit suicide.

A POG would make this video. And it’s crazy out here highlights on infantry but the title is all the jobs that suck. And the grammar lmao “Don’t be” baffles me nice selection of the English language dude. I’m and why the “southern accent” to say if you wanna FIGHT for the country as an 11B was stupid because when I was in most of the dudes I was in with were from NY or California! Just because you wouldn’t be able to do what we do doesn’t mean it’s a terrible job.

As a 92G I got a chuckle because I was warned about being an Army cook. And a lot of us do hate the job, but I don't! I joined with a culinary arts degree and I take a lot of pride in creating meals for my soldiers. Hey, it can be stressful, and the hours are crazy but I've never had a soldier be upset when he shows up at our doors. People are always happy to see me and my crew!

My son is an Airborne 11B amd he loves it. Here's the deal: YOU ARE UNIQUE. What makes you content to do every day, might not what someone else likes to do. Choose it based on YOUR abilities. If you want to cook, cook. If you want to be combat arms, do it. Next, your service ALONE will be enough for your resume. I served 14 years in the service as an aircraft electrician, and when I went to military job fairs, I was offered jobs in many industries just for having served. The military is a job like anything else. The Army draws people from every walk of life. Some people are homeless, some are leaving trauma, some didn't do as well in school and just having a position, place to sleep, and food to eat, work to do daily, with somewhere to be is enough. It's weird to hear young men talking about not taking positions that require hard work. Some people join knowing they will die, what the hell did you think service was about? It's the military! Yes, many aspects of service SUCK. Ask vets though, and the majority of us will say we would do it all over again. I never thought I'd say it, but Gen Z dudes are soft AF.

I'm in Air Force and I was in avionics until I just recently cross trained into a better job and I have to say that life is good now lol

i’ll be going in hopefully to be a 13B

Infantry fucking rocks. Everybody should have to start their career in the infantry before you go off to get your little real life skills and spend the rest of your life acting like a Bro Vet

I'm going into National Guard. Is that good, Aaron?

I agree with the video and I hate to be that butter bar and say just to caviot or piggy back on what he said😂 Whether you are already in the military or joining in. Maintain a positive mindset for your entire contract. I understand it will alot, I know this. I was a 11b for 8yrs and got honorable discharge as an E-5 NCO I got the green weenie just as everyone else. My point is the more you maintain being positive the less toxicity spreads. Meaning soldiers end up not caring about their work and future so they end up doing drugs or getting arrested for being drunk or doing physical harm either CONUS or OCONUS. I had to kick out and send some of these guys to jail just because they ended up doing those things. If you current and future service members out there don’t keep your nose clean and think of your future. You’re pretty much not only waisting the governments time, you’re also wasting yours and your time is precious. You can’t do redos and get that time back. So if you’re situation in the military is positive think on how can you continue to keep that positivity. If negative, what can you to make it better for you and everyone. Sorry if I couldn’t make it short and sounding like a Battalion Commander 😅 Thank you for your service to everyone 🫡🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸

Shipping the 10th for 11x, I can pass everything very comfortably except the 2 mile run. Sitting at around a 20 minute 2 mile. Any tips or advice. (Drum is first duty station love cold weather and snow 😂)

All jobs in the military are needed of course and thankfully people desire to fill them. But make no mistake about it some of the most solid and bold young men our country has to offer are found in the infantry.

My neck started hurting when you said mechanics lord knows i hate being a 91h