If you consider quitting your service, think about it well. It is important that you decide what you want before initiating a process vis-a-vis the system, which knows how to take advantage of your hesitant and mistaken steps. When you consider, be honest with yourselves regarding your authentic wish and don’t let others decide for you. You are the one who is supposed to serve, and you will cope with the consequences of your decision. Check well all the facts regarding exemption procedures before deciding whether to begin the process. Read about the various exemption types, click the links to deepen your understanding about each of them, and visit our FAQ page. Don’t forget to visit our forum, where you can learn from the experience of others who went through the process (links in Hebrew). You are welcome to contact the Counseling Network and discuss the exemption process with our trained volunteers. Don’t go through this alone–we will not be able to help you with the decision–which is entirely yours–but we can share information and our experience. If after reflection, you have decided you cannot stay in the military, you have several options. The best course of action is to decide in advance on one method towards exemption and begin the process–this will increase your chances of exemption. Remember that once you’ve decided, you will manage to leave the military, even in the most difficult situations. It is a process that might take long, though, and at times get complicated, and you must remain patient and determined.