Advantages and disadvantages of a janissary life

Advantages of a Janissary life:

They were young boys who were converted to Islam and were specially trained to guard the fortress and fight in wars. They were given privileges as they were Sultan's most truth worthy soldiers. They were constantly trained to be better fighters.

Disadvantages of a janissary life:

They were not allowed to marry until their fighting days are not over. They were supposed to be always on foot and active to fight the danger.