$11,000... I think I'd rather see what's behind door #2.

Today I was offered $11,000 to add another year onto my current enlistment to continue to serve my country and maintain my current Military Occupational Specialty and duty station... I respectfully slid my chair back, shook the man's hand, and said, "No thanks."

This is a lot of money, and the terms of the agreement aren't half bad either, but I couldn't bring myself to abandon my plans for a quick payoff. I am hoping to reclassify my MOS into something in the medical field, preferably an X-Ray Technician or Operating Room Specialist. I don't plan on staying enlisted for the duration of my career, but until I put some bars on my chest, I'll settle for something a bit more technical and challenging. I don't know if these jobs will offer as much of a bonus, but money, after all, cannot buy everything.

Speaking of money, I encourage all semi-capable individuals between the ages of 17 and 41 to consider a career in the United States Army. The Army life has many things to offer, and will introduce you to an extremely wide range of people and cultures. It is not, by any means, a way to get rich, but the training and experience you gain in this line of work will prepare you for anything life has to offer. The Army offers enlistment bonuses to many qualified applicants for a variety of Occupational Specialties, and as a token of my appreciation for your loyalty to your country, I will offer an additional $1,000 to anybody with the intestinal fortitude to take the oath of enlistment to become a soldier in the United States Army.

HOOAH