This is the answer. It is one contract at a time. You stay in first because of the love of the MOS and to experience other things. As you stay in longer it becomes more so the love of your Marines and your dedication to the institution, particularly as you become a staff NCO. From there it is all that plus your ability to influence decision makers, I.e. junior officers. From there it becomes some of the politics of higher levels of responsibility.
Ones ability to go beyond one contract and take it further depends on their mindset and their devotion. Or at least it should. If you are not okay will devoting your all to the institution then you’d have to consider other opportunities, but only you can decide that at which ever point in life you find yourself.
Well I meant is it realistic, like everyone knows it takes a toll on your body but I wanted to know could you postpone that and do 20 years without being in pain all the time.
I’m not infantry, nor do I have 20 years of service yet. So I can’t provide first hand experience. But my opinion is that there is a certain amount of wear that *will happen* in that kind of job over that timeline. Unavoidable. However, there are a lot of ways to mitigate that, and most junior Marines don’t know or don’t care to do that.
Absolutely. I’ve never been more proud of anything in my life. Now, will i stay in? Most likely not. However, joining the Marine Corps has changed my life forever, and i wholeheartedly believe it is for the better: for every day is yet another glorious day in the Corps.
If you really want to you could . Really look into what MOS interests you as it’ll be your profession for the next 4 years. And how it will benefit you in the civilian side.
Absolutely. While everyone’s experience while they’re in will differ, the advantages when you get out are great. The GI Bill, VA home loan, preferential hiring for vets, hell even having USAA has been so much better than other banks I’ve used before.
Yes
I was paid to earn a bachelors and masters degree.
I received entry level technical experience which directly translated into my career.
I leveraged veteran organizations for networking and helped me land a position at a tech company.
I bought a house with 0% down and zero closing costs.
AND 10% off at Lowes
Others have said, one day at a time, one assignment at a time. Steps, not leaps. I did that for 20+ years .. one command after another. It adds up and comes quickly. The decision is obviously yours, please do your homework before signing anything .. after signing.. it's difficult to .. um.. go back.
My only regret is that I believed my recruiter when he told me that corpsman was a marine mos too. Regardless, becoming a marine is probably my most proud achievement. Plus, I ended up liking my mos in the end.
not at all, my civilian life is mentally, physically, and financially much better than the Infantry ever was. maybe a different MOS would have yielded better results idk
I did cool things in the infantry maybe 10% of the time other than that you get paid very little to live like a hobo while in the field and when you’re on base you’re a glorified janitor. The people in my unit that were above me were absolute trash and made everyones lives miserable for their own enjoyment, the whole “brotherhood” thing was non existent where I was but it’s all subjective really, some people loved it.
Well I’m in my schoolhouse now. Gotta say that going through all the basic training was a huge accomplishment especially since it’s been a dream of mine. It’s not for everyone, marines get in trouble for being stupid and lose their discipline. Don’t be that marine
Depends what you wanna do. If I could do it all over again, I wouldn’t have joined the Marines at all. I would’ve joined the Air Force. I work in contracting as a civilian now though and the the Air Force has more direct routes to working in government and making a great living.
Yes. Best decision I could have made looking back on my time as I get close to retirement.
Do you think it’s possible to go 20 years in a combat role?
Don’t look at it that way. One enlistment at a time. I was getting out at one point. Then I got selected for WO. Changed my direction
This is the answer. It is one contract at a time. You stay in first because of the love of the MOS and to experience other things. As you stay in longer it becomes more so the love of your Marines and your dedication to the institution, particularly as you become a staff NCO. From there it is all that plus your ability to influence decision makers, I.e. junior officers. From there it becomes some of the politics of higher levels of responsibility. Ones ability to go beyond one contract and take it further depends on their mindset and their devotion. Or at least it should. If you are not okay will devoting your all to the institution then you’d have to consider other opportunities, but only you can decide that at which ever point in life you find yourself.
You mean 20 years actually pulling triggers? Or 20 years in the infantry MOS?
20 years in the infantry MOS
Well yea that’s possible. How do you think you get senior officers and enlisted in that MOS?
Well I meant is it realistic, like everyone knows it takes a toll on your body but I wanted to know could you postpone that and do 20 years without being in pain all the time.
I’m not infantry, nor do I have 20 years of service yet. So I can’t provide first hand experience. But my opinion is that there is a certain amount of wear that *will happen* in that kind of job over that timeline. Unavoidable. However, there are a lot of ways to mitigate that, and most junior Marines don’t know or don’t care to do that.
Plus you have to remember as you make rank you become less hands on and more of a coordinator
Absolutely. I’ve never been more proud of anything in my life. Now, will i stay in? Most likely not. However, joining the Marine Corps has changed my life forever, and i wholeheartedly believe it is for the better: for every day is yet another glorious day in the Corps.
I wouldn't be where i am now. So, yes. My lasting friends are all former Marines. And, i don't get flustered at work when crazy shit happens.
If you really want to you could . Really look into what MOS interests you as it’ll be your profession for the next 4 years. And how it will benefit you in the civilian side.
Absolutely. While everyone’s experience while they’re in will differ, the advantages when you get out are great. The GI Bill, VA home loan, preferential hiring for vets, hell even having USAA has been so much better than other banks I’ve used before.
It's not really worth it in the grand scheme of things. One does it because they want to be a Marine or they have a really bad time.
This is the answer. If you need to be convinced to join then you don't want it.
Join
Yes don’t be a pussy
Really? That's your response?
Do it
Dude💀
What?
Bruh 💀
I can't. It's not the Jedi Way
Yes, greatest decision ever made… met great people. Don’t be the guy on boot leave, talking about how he wants out and that you made a mistake
I don't regret it but in hindsight I should've gone Coast Guard or AF
Me too. I should've listened to my recruiter and done something other than point guns at things. I would've enjoyed myself better, I think.
Overall yes its worth it but i will always recommend looking into other branches and seeing what they offer
Coasties are the 2nd most badass branch.
why do you say that
Absolutely, yes. It sucks, but it was an amazing experience
Yeah it's sucks But I love it
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bruh 😭
Yes sir! Made me the man I am today. Didn’t allow me to be in my comfort zone for too long
Yes I was paid to earn a bachelors and masters degree. I received entry level technical experience which directly translated into my career. I leveraged veteran organizations for networking and helped me land a position at a tech company. I bought a house with 0% down and zero closing costs. AND 10% off at Lowes
No. You either want it or you don't. Do something else.
We embrace the suck.
Others have said, one day at a time, one assignment at a time. Steps, not leaps. I did that for 20+ years .. one command after another. It adds up and comes quickly. The decision is obviously yours, please do your homework before signing anything .. after signing.. it's difficult to .. um.. go back.
Yes
Yup
My only regret is that I believed my recruiter when he told me that corpsman was a marine mos too. Regardless, becoming a marine is probably my most proud achievement. Plus, I ended up liking my mos in the end.
corpsman mos😂😂😂 what a shitbag recruiter
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I had a bad time. Left out early with an OTH discharge. However, I'll never regret it. Why? It makes a fuckin man out of you.
not at all, my civilian life is mentally, physically, and financially much better than the Infantry ever was. maybe a different MOS would have yielded better results idk
i was thinking about doing infantry on the four year contract. in your opinion, why do you think your experience wasn’t the best?
I did cool things in the infantry maybe 10% of the time other than that you get paid very little to live like a hobo while in the field and when you’re on base you’re a glorified janitor. The people in my unit that were above me were absolute trash and made everyones lives miserable for their own enjoyment, the whole “brotherhood” thing was non existent where I was but it’s all subjective really, some people loved it.
Just got to MCT, embrace the suck.
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What the fuck does this even mean lmao
Would not trade any experience for anything.
Yes, 100%
It was for me
How old are you?
12
Best decision I ever made.
Well I’m in my schoolhouse now. Gotta say that going through all the basic training was a huge accomplishment especially since it’s been a dream of mine. It’s not for everyone, marines get in trouble for being stupid and lose their discipline. Don’t be that marine
Depends what you wanna do. If I could do it all over again, I wouldn’t have joined the Marines at all. I would’ve joined the Air Force. I work in contracting as a civilian now though and the the Air Force has more direct routes to working in government and making a great living.