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After a student finished their second year of military training, they were free to do as they wished. For both Nate and Sam it was their last year when summer came, so they had to make the tough choice of what to do next.
They could stay in the military, living quite a cushioned life. However, it would be one of discipline and routine. Having to follow orders for the sake of the world's future.
They could become a normal civilian, this route was often chosen by those that didn't achieve good grades, or didn't have a strong ability. There were still a few academic jobs that would require skills that didn't need the use of abilities, and these were paid quite well.
However, due to technology taking most of these tasks away, the jobs that were left were highly competitive. Only the very best in the fields would be able to get them. This left most with a low paying job which would make them struggle day by day.