I bailed out of US Marines bootcamp 3 weeks b-4 graduating - Am I barred from Government Jobs ???

Question

Would teaching be considered one of them?? Public Schools?

I wanted a certain job and they lied to me just to get me into boot camp in bootcamp i found out the lie and asked for them to fix it and they refused so I bailed.

Answer 1

Don't worry about having bailed - you will find a job no sweat !! Heck, people can even become president in this country, no matter how much dirt they have sticking to themselves and how much they lie.... surely, you will find a teaching job !

Answer 2

neddie has a civilian's view of the military.

Although, in truth I suspect that much of the story is missing....

How did you "bail out"? Did you go AWOL/become a deserter? Were you deemed unfit? Did you ask for a hardship discharge? Often, the military will list people who either realize the enormity of their mistake or are deemed unfit by the military, as having a either and ELS Entry Level Separation, or a General Discharge less than Honorable Conditions. If you haveeither of these two categories, you aren't likely barred per se, but many employers won't hire someone who has demonstrated a problem. If you have a Bad Conduct Discharge or a Dishonorable Discharge, good luck finding any work.

If you were put out because the terms of your enlistment could not be met, you would not be restricted from seeking other government employment. This however is rare.

Answer 3

Not no, but HELL NO! (Of course that's provided you didn't go awol or something like that). Most likely you just got a standard discharge...they actually do this much more often than many (civilians) know. In fact, I would bet, and no I don't know this for sure, that at least a quarter of everyone who makes it to boot camp, does not make it through the AIT they initially sign up for. Some are medically discharged, some double tap, etc.

As for you though, you should have no trouble finding a job. You won't be disqualified because of this.

Answer 4

Knowing what type disharge you were given would help. When you say you "bailed", does that mean you desserted? Like in A.W.O.L.? If your discharge was less than Honorable, you probably are limited in where you can find work, government or otherwise. Any business owner can refuse to hire you under these conditions and many will refuse based upon their own patriotism. It sounds a great deal like you were trying to blackmail the Marine Corps. You promised to do a job for them & you didn't do it. Life is not always fair, but life is what we make it.
The Marine Corps IS a government job. So you walked away from one government job; I wouldn't expect to walk into another.

Answer 5

that is the first time he's entitled be be called "Marine." that's fairly an adventure i'm effective i visit under no circumstances ever overlook-frequently alleviation heh. lots of the recruits are chosen for promoting to the rank of inner most firstclass (a small team from numerous platoons in the series). all some thing are E-a million pay grade privates. The Marine label replaced into all I cared about at that aspect, and the very incontrovertible truth that i actually survived 12 weeks of boot. I sometimes doubted I had it in me. The Drill instructors trumped those doubts with strict, stern, and typically painful training on turning out to be a guy and a warrior. i visit continuously be grateful.

Answer 6

It would pretty much depend on what type of discharge you received when you left the military. If it was an "Honorable" discharge, you should have as much opportunity and access to government employment as any other veteran. If it was a "Dishonorable" discharge, you probably do not qualify for government work. If you "bailed out" (I take this to mean you went AWOL), then I doubt you received an Honorable Discharge.

On the other hand, If the discharge burns, see a doctor ASAP :D

Answer 7

How was it that you bailed? I was in the Marines and remember vividly that you just don't bail! Did you fail a drug test and it just caught up to you that late? If so forget the government job.

On what gowns did you leave boot camp? Good or bad? I've known guys at Paris Island held for 9 months for physical treatment before they left the Island just for a broken bone. How was it you so conveniently just "bailed" Sounds suspect to me.

Please explain...

Answer 8

If the definition of "bailed out" is AWOL you wont be able to hold any government jobs. If you fail by another means it will be more difficult to get those government jobs but you will still be able to put in for those jobs. As for teaching jobs that would entirely depend on where you applied and what their hiring criteria is. Good luck!

Answer 9

Some of these people need to watch their mouths. Not everyone is cut out for the military thats what basic is for. Infact the military ALWAYS lose the most people in their first six month of service. Unless you have done something horribly wrong then its usually an uncharacterized discharge. This shouldn't bar you from jobs, including re-enlisting, but its possible you may need a waiver in the future.

As for you other people shouting COWARD you should examin yourselves. If your not a servicemember or veteran then your talking out your ***. If you are, then well, thats just how we roll isn't it. We pick out the weaker ones to leave us with a strong force with people you'd want fighting next to you. (To bad Jessica Lynch didn't get weeded out, all the way in Iraq wondering what SPORTS was)

Answer 10

Good for you. The Marine Recruiters all lie to get people into the Marines. And "NO" you are not barred from Government jobs. Many people have Government jobs and have never been in the military.

Answer 11

Not barred, but you do not earn Veterans Preference either. Go to OPM.gov for informaiton on how a failed bootcamp will affect you.

I got lied to as well when I went to Army boot camp, but I found out AFTER I graduated. At that point, I just kept on going. SHould have told them to F---Off.