I spent the first 8 Years After High School enlisted in the military.
Which brand was an easy option because my dad & Grandfather were both retired Navy.
I wasn’t cut out for the ground pounding life of a soldier anyway & a life is see just seem to fit. I chose the job of systems mechanic which meant that I would be responsible for things like refrigeration, plumbing, & most crucially the HVAC system aboard the ship. Many of the daily jobs for the same but when it came to the operation & maintenance on the HVAC system, I took particular care. Unlike a cruise ship, there are no portholes to let in fresh air if needed. The Navy ships depend heavily on the air filtration & Temperature Control that is gave by these systems. Without air circulation & such the crew would not only have significant health problems, the locale would have a putrid smell too, and can you imagine living with 300 guys, all trapped inside an airnarrow environment, for 6 months at a time? Sure, you can go up top for air but everyone needs to live, work, & eat inside the ship. If the HVAC system is down, the atmosphere can become particularly uncomfortable particularly hastily. I am glad I chose the job I did during the Navy, it help to trade me for my civilian job that I have now. I still labor as an HVAC worker & have my military years to thank for the knowledge that I have. I have the the ability to labor on greater systems such as those in hospitals & factories & smaller ones you find in homes.