[QUOTE=coastguardsman;75237]Hey everyone, I have been in the Coast Guard now for 5.5 years. I am wanting to get out and be an engineer on other boats.[/QUOTE]
Good on you but I would stay in and get your 20 and get your license. After retiring, being a member of the check of the month club does not hurt.
The money is good but after you get out, you are a prostitute and unless you have something everybody wants or are really good at performing, when times get tough there is nobody there for you.
I worked commercial for 8 years, did 22, retired and am now doing well. Good luck on whatever your choice is.
BMCS