I spent the first 8 Years After High School enlisted in the military.
Which brand was an easy choice because my dad and grandfather were both retired Navy. I wasn’t cut out for the ground pounding life of a soldier anyway and 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, and most importantly the HVAC system aboard the ship. Many of the daily tasks for the same but when it came to the operation and 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 and Temperature Control that is provided by these systems. Without air circulation and such the crew would not only have significant health issues, the place would have a putrid smell too. Can you imagine living with 300 guys, all trapped inside an airtight environment, for 6 months at a time? Sure, you can go up top for air but everyone needs to live, work, and eat inside the ship. If the HVAC system is down, the atmosphere can become very uncomfortable very quickly. I am happy I chose the job I did while I was in the Navy, it help to trade me for my civilian job that I have now. I still work as an HVAC technician and have my military years to thank for the knowledge that I have. I have the the ability to work on larger systems such as those in hospitals and factories and smaller ones you find in homes.