Hi friends!!
I (21F) started dating my boyfriend (24M) a bit over a month ago. He has been in the military for 6 years and is planning on serving for 14 more. I just graduated with my Masters degree and am moving 3 hours away this month. I have a full-time job secured and was planning on remaining in that area for awhile. My boyfriend and I have had future-oriented conversations, and we have discussed wanting to move in together and get engaged in the somewhat near future. This would obviously mean I would relocate to him since I have more flexibility. I am totally understanding of the fact he is in the military and I would be the one making a lot of sacrifices as far as my career and future planning goes. I do feel pretty guilty about beginning a new job just to leave after 5 months or so, though. I would not relocate to him until I had secured another position, but I am concerned about the short duration of employment reflecting poorly on my resume.
I am also part of a program that requires me to remain in the state we currently live in for several years in exchange for my graduate tuition being paid for. He would be stationed elsewhere one year before my contract ends. This means I would still be in the town I relocated to for about a year on my own after he leaves. The town is in the middle of nowhere y'all LOL. I am unfamiliar with the military lifestyle/ culture as none of my family members were in the service. This man is wonderful and I totally see a future with him. I don't have any issues with accommodating his lifestyle/ career. I understand his obligations and I don't resent him for it. I just want to ensure I am keeping myself happy and healthy! Any advice would be appreciated!