Well here is my situation. Last year I was laid off and while unemployed I went back to college and got an associates degree in computer forensics. Since there were no good jobs in the area, and I'd have to move eventually to allow my wife to find the work she wants, I decided to talk to an Air Force recruiter. After taking the ASVAB he told me he would like me to take the DLAB. If I am fortunate enough to score high and get a position as a linguist that would work out great, if not another job in intelligence would be fine or just about any. My hopes are that if I do join that one day I could possibly secure a position with the FBI or another agency. My predicament is that I just obtained a well paying job as a maintenance millwright which was my previous job and I worry with the economy being the way it is leaving could be the wrong choice. I am 26 yrs old, and would be pretty close to getting a bachelors degree if I do go back to college, which would be kinda hard to do if I stay at this job. I feel like this decision will be one which defines the rest of my life, I got people who think I am nuts for wanting to go and others think it is a great idea. I feel I have plenty of potential and in the end I'd rather be happy doing something I am passionate about than making loads of money. My father was a millwright too, growing up I didn't see him much, I know I'll be away from my wife and child in the service too but I feel like I might be able to open up more possibilities for them as well. I would just like to hear someones thoughts on the matter. Thank you.