I am 18 yrs old (female) and have decided to join the Marine Corps. I am the oldest of 3 kids, my mother is a single parent who is currently not had a job after being layed off 7 yrs ago from a job she had for 18 yrs. My father is not actively involved in my life, he has been a custodian for Colombia University the past 17 years. I want better for myself, so i have chose the military as a stepping stone to shape a career. I figure its better to do it this way than have to work and go to college, in which i will be working to pay off college. I feel like i am in a predicament but i am sure this is something i would love to do. I understand the circumstances and the risk which i am willing to take. I just wonder am i being selfish to my mother and siblings at home? Is this the right way to set an example for those i have looking up to me? I am really looking forward to going!!!
2007-02-06 05:52:30 · 11 answers · asked by Secretlyfe 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Go to college. Take out loans to pay for it. Take ROTC. If you still want to be in the military, go in as an officer. The military might even pay off your ed. loans for you. (They did for me, but that was 25 yrs ago.)
There is nothing wrong with going into the military, but if you want it as a career, the officer route is the way to go.
2007-02-06 05:57:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I continue to be amazed by all the uneducated and some what embarrassingly naive comments made by people about the military. Most of which come from those who have never served. Goes back to a favorite quote - There are only two people who understand Marines; Marines and the enemy, all others just have second hand opinions. On to your questions. Reading your paragraph it seems the decision is well thought out and basically already made. Set the example by being true to yourself. There is nothing wrong with wanting to move forward and better yourself. It will put you in a position of stability and in some ways better able to help your family. It also gives you the credibility to mentor your siblings as they move towards the same difficult decisions you now face. Another quote for you; In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing. If you're 70% thirst, you get a drink of water. If you are 70% sure being a Marine is the right thing for you.......
2007-02-07 14:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by usmcrtr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to bob p. chances are you will never actually see or even know if you killed someone. It's unlikely if you even do. Drive down to the recruiting office if you still don't have your solution, this way you are forced to make a decision in time. You can always drop out of training if you know it's not for you. Serving is very special and a great opportunity, but I'm sure you have many great opportunities to look forward to. Oh ya, if you ask this in the military section, you'll get a lot pro military people so you might want to ask at least in another category
2016-05-24 00:04:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, all branches of the service suck and you have to be a mindless shell to be able to survive in the atmosphere becuase 95% of the people have no common sense and think they have the "right" to tell other people how to be and live their life even though their "half-wits"... This definately isn't a good choice for someone with a brain, self worth, interests in life or a purpose in life... So do you have dreams and aspirations? Is there something in life that you love that you want to do? I know you're young and some people don't figure it these questions out for a couple more years (although some figure it out earlier). But really think hard about it. Yes you can get money for college (100% to be exact) and you can have a steady paying job and will pretty much spoon fed all your necessities. If you want to get as much college done, don't do a technical job or a maintenance job, becuase you'll be working crazy hours and long hours, and before you know it, you'll have nothing to show for your 4 years of heLL. So if your dreams are motivating enough to get you through 4 (don't choose 6) years of an a$$ backwards world separate than civilian life, then good luck to you, I hope they don't "turn" you and make you a "life sentence" (retire from military). If you have a brain and self appreciation and another mean of getting money for college to make something for yourself, I say go that way. Whatever you do, stay yourself and keep an independent mind and don't let anybody (including all your coworkers, commanding officers and senior leadership) try to squish you like a bug becuase you have more of a mind than they ever will.
2007-02-06 09:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by throughthebackyards 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
When I joined I didnt cre what anyone thought. I wanted to be the best. I signed up when I was 17. My mom didnt want me to my friends and siblings thought I was crazy. I didnt care. The day I graduated boot camp was the happiest day of my life. Everyone was proud of me. But more importantly I was proud for myself. I had acomplished something many wont or cant. And for the girl above. I am ver smart and do have common sense. I graduated with a 3.7 gpa. I love the Marine Corps. But I will tell you its not always gonne be fun and happy. You will have bad times. Just like everything you do in life and every where you go. You just have to learn to outweigh the bad with the good. It is a great stepping stone for anyone. You will learn alot of important things that will benifit you in life. But remember one thing and only this. Be the best at whatever you do in life. Good Luck and Semper Fi.
2007-02-06 12:50:19 · answer #5 · answered by juan68701 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations for becoming part of the world's greatest fighting force. Whether or not you become a combatant is unimportant.My suggestion is to get into any field that you have the aptitude for and learn a skill that will translate into a well paying career in the civilian world. While on active duty you can have money set aside to further your education. You can also have an allotment made out to your mom to help her financially.
May God bless you in a mighty way! SEMPER FI!
The Marines are a group that has my utmost admiration and I salute you in your decision. Always do your best.
(USN/retired)
2007-02-06 06:16:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
you need to set everything else aside and decide if it's what would be in your best interests and if it's what you want. I went to the Marine straight out of high school and I'm glad I did, it gave me a lot and I gave them a lot. And I had the time to decide what I wanted to do with my life after I got out. As far as being a warrior, you being female, you won't qualify for some MOS's like infantry and artillery, but there's a lot of other things you can do. Semper Fi
2007-02-06 05:58:10 · answer #7 · answered by mr_peepers810 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go Girl GO! Good for you! It's a good stepping stone, it has done wonder for a lot of people, including me! No direction in life out of High School, not sure what to do, where to go......I am now a Vice President of a Corporation, due to the Corp and the discipline that it instilled in me!
2007-02-06 05:58:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I joined the army for similar reasons. I was poor and you always have a roof over your head and food to eat when you are in the military, plus you are able to save money if you set a budget, you can save a lot of money. I think this is why alot of the army is poor and working class people. I mean, rich people don't need to join. So,yes I think it will make your grow up and make you financially stable and able to go to school if you are discipline.
2007-02-06 05:56:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are going to set a GREAT example....you don't want your younger siblings dealing drugs and gang banging, do you?
I wouldn't either.
2007-02-06 05:57:46 · answer #10 · answered by Lucy_Goosy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋