What would you honestly do....(serious answer)?

Question

I'm in the Marine Corps Reserve finishing up my contract with the military.
I've been on 2 deployments to Iraq and they are asking me to re-enlist.
If I re-enlist in the Marine Corps I'll get a $7,500 dollar bonus for 3 years... but also another deployment mandatory.
BUT
If I enlist in another branch say Navy, Air National Guard I'll get up to $20,000 dollars as a sign on bonus and deploying is unlikely.

I love the Marine Corps... I love being around my Marines I'm just torn because I know my skills are worth more than $7,500 and it just bothers me.... Nothing can ever replace the brotherhood I've formed and the memories I've shared with my Marines during deployments... Plus if I joined another branch I'd feel like I'm turning my back on one of the best things that ever happened to me.

What would you do?

Answer 1

I think you should re-enlist i know how much you love beeing a marine and nothing would replace that feeling, whatever you choose i wish you good luck and i want you to know how proud i am of you and thank you for protecting us, ;o).

Answer 2

Personally, after four years of active duty, I could have never served in another branch besides the Marine Corps. If I really needed the money I would go for the 20k, BUT, remember that you only get half up front and the rest is distributed annually. Either way it is not a whole lot of money.

During my tour, my MOS was closed for NCO promotions, so I was stuck at Lcpl and that is why I decided to get out. Ironically, the month I separated it opened and I got promoted to Cpl after my end of service date.

The Corps is more of a culture than the other branches, but you already know that.

I went to my MOS school on an Army base (Ft. Gordon) and I did notice that at least in the Army there is way less respect givin to the Jr. NCO's.

Tough call I wish you luck, Semper FI.

Answer 3

If it were me, ( but it's not, just saying) I wouldn't want to re-enlist with the Marines and take that chance or being deployed again. I feel it has been a waste of time, money and of soldiers lives to be over there in the first place.

To enlist in one of the other branches would seem best at more $$ signs and least likely possibilities of being deployed . But, I think the truth of the matter is, if it came down to it , and they needed to deploy you, they wouldn't bat an eye lash. (Just my thought)

No, nothing can replace the 'brotherhood' you developed and the memories. But you can still keep in contact with them. I don't think you would be 'turning your back' on them, you have to do for you what you think is best. Would they not consider the same for themselves if the opportunity arose?

I guess you just have to do some soul searching and decide for yourself what you think is best. Many blessings

(see that I really can answer a solemn question with a serious answer--- at times)

Answer 4

Well I would weigh up the pros and cons of each one and work out where I would be happiest! Couldn't you try out another branch say the navy or something and if you didn't like it as much, go back to the marine corps?? Personally, if you are really happy with the marine corps, I would stay where you are because money doesn't buy happiness!

Answer 5

You seem torn about leaving the Marines but if you can still make a difference in another branch it is time to think of your self and go the other route. Do you have a family? Think of them as well. It is so obvious that the Marines make huge difference but so can your involvement with another branch. You would be taking valuable knowledge to them. Let some one else have the chance and experience of deployment and be safe.

Answer 6

I would have to say go for the Navy or Army and take the bigger amount of money and most likely no deployment. I understand you feel a loyalty to the Marines and a love for them, but you did your deployments and to take such a small amount of money for your skills would be wrong.
Let me put it this way, if you were working at a civilian job for 20k a year and another company offered you 35k a year would you stay at the first one? Times in peoples lives are hard and you could use the money or save it for your future.
Hope it helped
And thank you for defending our country

Answer 7

Honostly, I don't want you doing either because of the chance that you might have to be deployed. I know that you love the Marine Corps though, and although it's a little more dangerous and less money, if you love it so much do it. There is no amount of money that can replace something you love. I don't want you going anywhere.. but if its really what you love, go for it, who am I to say no?

Answer 8

On your level, I'd have to say that you've been in the Marines and a change and new challenges is always good for the soul, plus you'd be more well-rounded, hence looking attractive when it comes to future employment.

(On a personal and very honest note for me, I'd go to whoever gives the most money but that's just me and I know nothing about any of this).

Answer 9

I would go to the one that I love most. Money isn't everything. You seem like you really love the Marine Corps, I would stay there! Good Luck <3

Answer 10

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