Is being an infantry soldier a smart career choice to have?

As an Infantry Marine for four years (0352) and now currently in the National Guard as an Infantryman (11B), I can tell you that it is not a good career choice for when you get out of the military. The only career you can really do that you will have any experience with is being a Police Officer in the civilian world. It is great for picking up rank if you are in the right infantry MOS, and you intend to make a career out of the military. But as far as the civilian world goes, it is not a great choice.