Cause basically, you still have to go to college for a good job ... So what is the point of being in the marines, beside the serving our country part... I just want to know what do you do after you finish your 4 years or what ever.
2007-10-23 04:51:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
But can i get a better job when done serving?
2007-10-23 04:57:36 · update #1
Marines are trained to do most everything. They are mathematicians, engineers, chemists and designers. They are construction workers and teachers. They are architects and salesman. They are councilors and they are mechanics. But what ever they choose to do after they serve they do with pride and honor. How many people you know that can say that after 4 years of collage. Oh and they have already have been going to collage while they were in-service.
2007-10-23 06:50:40 · answer #1 · answered by Casca 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What happens after your enlistment is totally up to you. Yes, it is possible to have a better job when you come out than you would've gotten when you initially joined, but there are a few factors that determine what you can do. What sort of job (MOS) did the Marine have? Is there a civilian equivalent? Did the Marine take any college courses? At what rank did the Marine get discharged? What type of discharge was it? Answering some of those questions can get you on a path to determining the best financial solution to your post-military needs. There are many who serve that never go to or go back to college and end up very successful. Some open businesses in places they have been where they saw a need. There are many answers to this question. Just ask any Marine; former AND active duty and see what else they say.
2007-10-23 05:08:52 · answer #2 · answered by Jaada76 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What do u mean what happens after u have served in the Marines?
Ok!lets get real here I am a veteran myself and my son served in the Marines,as well and what he learned he uses in his civilian job which is the computer field and he has his Associate degree and is now attending DeVry University going for his Bachelors Degree in Game Systems programming,so what do u mean what do u do after u leave the Marines,what do you want to do with the rest of ur life what training did u take while in the Marines,that u can do in civilian life lets get real here the decision lies with u but to say what to do after serving in the Marines,is a cope out ok,u were trained well n I know that from my son who served from 1998-2004 so what is ur problem do something with ur life because before u no it life ill have passed u by and it moves fast time does not standstill because u-r so get moving ok.
2007-10-27 04:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by Dark Shadows 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you do college while your in the Marines? There are many college programs availble to active duty. Also, you will have an MOS. The Marines are not just a bunch of gun slingers, they have proffesions, like mechanics, logistics specialists, cooks, pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, etc. these traded can transition into civillian careers and much of the training at MOS schools can translate into college credits. i.e. did you know most colleges give so many credit hours just for completing basic training? Additionally, after yout 4 yrs or whatever, you could always reenlist!
2007-10-23 05:08:55 · answer #4 · answered by Tincan Navy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It gives you experience and skills. Depending on your job in the Marines, you can learn a skill. Even in a job that does not have a skill, you learn team work, problem solving, leadership, and other skills they do not teach in college.
A lot of employers prefer to hire former military over just a college student, because you have a person that learned how to do things vs someone that just learned about things. So a combination of military experience and college can give you an edge. A lot of business seminar leadership courses are actually based on military leadership lessons, as far as management and decision making.
A friend of mine got out of the Army and went to the civilian world. He already knew everything they sent him to in seminars.
If your job in the military requires a security clearance, then that is a big time hiring preference with a lot of employers that also require it since you saved the company about 75,000 dollars from the start.
Basically, in anything you do, its up to the individual to make the most out of that experience. There are things you will learn that work, and things you learn that don't apply. Its applying the things that do work that makes or breaks a person in the military or the civilian world.
Not to mention, the military will set you up for college as well, tuition, focus, even credits for military classes.
2007-10-23 05:04:46 · answer #5 · answered by mnbvcxz52773 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
well you do whatever you want...when you enlist for four years depending on your job you wont always have time to do the great things the recruiter told you about. You know like most things in life...its harder than it sounds. So you do your duty and serve your country for your 4 years and get out and do whatever you want. At this time you will be free! After enlisting you will get a GI Bill and be able to get other grants and such for schooling. But i don tknow if your in or thinking about joining but if you are do it for the right reasons pride and personal growth.
2007-10-23 05:19:21 · answer #6 · answered by soleysgirl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Getting an honorable discharge means you have learned how to follow orders, strive to do the best possible job, learned to finish what you started, learned to take pride in yourself and your work,and have learned to respect authority.
If that doesn't mean a LOT or a job application,, I don't know what does.
2007-10-23 10:10:30 · answer #7 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my husband gets out of the Marines he plans on going in to law enforcement. Thats a good option....
2007-10-23 05:05:56 · answer #8 · answered by Lonster 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The military (all branches - I was Army) tries to make you believe that you can't make it as a civilian. After all, they have paid for your food and housing for your entire enlistment, you couldn't possibly know how to do that for yourself, right? WRONG! Use your GI Bill benefits to go to school full time. Depending on what your MOS was in the military many places will take that experience in to consideration and many colleges give some elective credits for military service (I think in the Physical Education department).
2007-10-23 05:09:12 · answer #9 · answered by mama shannon 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Some people take a whole lifetime to make a difference, Marines dont have that problem
2007-10-23 05:09:54 · answer #10 · answered by M 1 A . 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋