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What questions should I be asking the recruiter? I know right now that if I cant get my contract the way I want it I will walk out, but how can I get bonuses and promises from the recruiters?
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You should go in with a plan and a set of demands, not questions. You need to research what job you want and dont give up til you get it. He will tell you its full and you cant get it til next October (random month), but you can ship now if you take (random) job. Dont give in, just say you want XXXX job (NOT FIELD, YOU WANT A SPECIFIC MOS) and you arent shipping til you get it.
I got a medical reclass in the fleet, but I shipped with the job I wanted and completed that school. My bro-in-law just chose an occupational field, and ended up with a horrible job in that field. Now we both do jobs that we absolutely hate.Comment
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I would think about going into an Officer program, They will pay for all your degree.Comment
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Do what you need to do for yourself, just make sure you're making the best educated decision for yourself. You're coming close to that point in your life when people can't make decisions for you anymore. If you're going to join, you're going to join, whether it be at 17 or 18.
I gave up admissions to top tier UCs to try to pursue the mustang route. My peers may think they're living up the life going to school but I feel the Marines has put me light years ahead of them in terms of being financially stable and maturity. I really can't name a lot of my classmates who have: paid off a sports car, have thousands invested in a Roth IRA and Thrift Savings Plan, and will have no student loan debt without any money from the parents.Comment
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When I was a recruiter I never spoke with someone under 18 with out parents present or at least them knowing where the child was. Obvious exceptions of course at high schools. You need to do your homework and check out ROTC programs, talk with every branch before deciding on Marines. All the programs the Marine recruiters spoke of are the same for all branches.
They talked to you to put it in your head early, and don't get me wrong serving in the military is a honorable profession, just make sure it is what you want and the right choice for you.NRA LIFE MEMBER
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Oh that brings back memories. I was curious about the Marines right after high school. Took the asvab and got the "that's the highest score we've ever seen" talk. Then it started. 2 highly motivated marine recruiters versus me. They offered to pick me up twice a week and take me anywhere I wanted, do pretty much whatever I wanted. I would have signed up except:
1) The story about Gunny Ramrod seemed a little too familiar (gets pissed off again, but this time steals an airplane and buzzes the control tower, making the controllers spill their coffee all over themselves).
2) The story about all the unprotected sex around the world. Sex is great, but it sounded like these guys were one of the primary vectors for std's.
3) The story about the promiscuous lady soldier with the graphic details about what they saw... nevermind... too painful to remember.
Joined the IDF instead. They didn't have to make up or embellish any stories at the recruiting office -- "Best little whorehouse in the Middle East."Comment
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I no longer do that job, thus the reclass (see lat move). Just because you chose a job and think it sounds cool, well, it doesnt mean squat. What you read and see about the Marine Corps is really only the cool stuff (and when it's cool, its pretty cool) but you dont see the day to day life. You dont see the constant BS you will have to put up with. But, for alot of Marines, the good outweighs the bad. Its all about your attitude and motivation. YOU have the power to feel good at the end of the day, but sometimes its hard to do.Comment
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Forget promises. They're worthless. All that matters is what's on your contract. I fell for the talk. Combat Arms Bonus! They know you're interested in tanks, and you got a good shot at it! etc., etc. I got infantry. Not that I didn't like it, well, it was okay. You better think long and hard and don't listen to any promises or buy into the schmoozing. No regrets man, have no regrets!RKBA Clock: soap box, ballot box, jury box, cartridge box (Say When!)
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I went into delayed enlistment when I was 17 and went off to basic training a month after I graduated. My mom couldn't sign the paperwork quick enough. Best thing I ever did. Went to college when I was older and more mature. No way I could have handled that crap at 18. I needed discipline then...and now.
Former political prisoner who escaped on 9-24-23.Comment
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Whatever you do, don't let them know when you start jumping out of airplanes and shooting people.What do you mean my birth certificate expired?Comment
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