Working for the military

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Im looking for work, and out of the blue had the strangest inspiration to apply for military civilian jobs. I’m not a veteran of course and I say strange because I’ve never had a huge interest in that kind of thing. I prayed about it and still am. The feeling was a strong calling to do this right now. Then the other day a job popped up that would be a dream one for me in one military dept using my creative skill set that I intend to use for my own freelance income someday I hope. And I qualify really well for it. So I applied and waiting to hear.
At any rate, I am just wondering if that’s ok for me as a catholic to want to work for the military. This job is basically helping w research and stuff so it’s fine, but I’m more trying to examine where desire to work for them came from. I keep feeling like its so much more meaningful than many jobs and I started crying after mass thinking of soldiers who died so that everyone can live in a free country (despite all it’s problems.). Not debating if certain wars were just or not just thinking on an individual personal level. I keep praying about it and certainly God is trying to do something through me with this.
I guess I have doubts bc I have some catholic friends that think e U.S. military is really bad now and didn’t support my idea. I don’t really know what the church view on this is. I know all about just war and I know that the catechism says its good to love your country and such. I’m just wondering if my desire is ok…I also think God may be using it to heal various stuff in my life. I don’t know.

Anyway I will find out soon enough based on if I get hired. I am pretty sure it was all God’s will that I apply, and I guess I just want to check in and make sure that this is like…above board and I’m not just buying into propaganda or something. Btw I’m not applying any of these thoughts to officers as I have nothing but respect for their sacrifice. Just trying to figure out my motives.

So yes. Thoughts on morality of this, or whether it’s good or bad I have this strong calling I’m feeling right now?
 
I worked for the military, I am USN, ret. I have friends in the KofC 4th degree - lots of vets there, and every year I wear a poppy the the Catholic War Vets give away; one of our parish priests is a former USAF chaplain. Dad was a combat sailor in WW2 and an uncle I never met is guarding his post in the Philippines, we like to think.

I’m not trying to be insensitive, but what’s your problem with us?

Westerby
 
No problem at all, I’ve just never had a greater desire in my career and never been so motivated for a job. And it’s just my own stupid self doubt and doubting God that is causing me to get scrupulous. That’s the issue really is I get scruples all the time and I figure is If really really want something and it moves my heart it must be bad. Trying to outgrow that. Plus like I said some people have discouraged me and acted like doing this would somehow be compromising my soul because they personally don’t like the military. Notice I said they, not me. I should care less what they think–which is why I checked in here to get my scruples under control. And why I very much appreciate your response.

To reiterate–I DON’T have a problem with you and I hope to be working this civilian position soon…I just have been taught to doubt my desires and dreams my whole life so whenever a big one pops up out of nowhere I freak out and get scruples. I meant no ffense. If anything I’m super enthusiastic about the whole thing. Your reply was just what I needed to hear. And yes I have vet family members and friends <3 like I said, was crying after mass bc I was so moved.
 
erine said:
No problem at all, I’ve just never had a greater desire in my career and never been so motivated for a job. And it’s just my own stupid self doubt and doubting God that is causing me to get scrupulous. That’s the issue really is I get scruples all the time and I figure is If really really want something and it moves my heart it must be bad. Trying to outgrow that. Plus like I said some people have discouraged me and acted like doing this would somehow be compromising my soul because they personally don’t like the military. Notice I said they, not me. I should care less what they think–which is why I checked in here to get my scruples under control. And why I very much appreciate your response.

To reiterate–I DON’T have a problem with you and I hope to be working this civilian position soon…I just have been taught to doubt my desires and dreams my whole life so whenever a big one pops up out of nowhere I freak out and get scruples. I meant no ffense. If anything I’m super enthusiastic about the whole thing. Your reply was just what I needed to hear. And yes I have vet family members and friends <3 like I said, was crying after mass bc I was so moved.
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I’m sorry if I came down too hard… I think you’ll enjoy the experience, and there will be a lot of good people there alongside you. you’ll find it satisfying in ways you can’t imagine.

fair winds…

Westerby
 
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