I am currently looking at requesting Army recruiter for my next assignment. What does the daily life looks like for recruiters now?

SSG C
Army recruiting can be a very rewarding assignment for yourself. I won't sugarcoat it, Army recruiting can be extremely daunting, hours may be long depending on where you are assigned. You have a monthly mission of recruiting atleast 2 new recruits per month, again depends on where you are stationed/assigned. Regardless where you are at, remember to recruit with the utmost of integrity. Be professional and represent the Army as an ambassador. Work your high schools and colleges and let them know, you are there to help them out. Yes, you have heard the horror stories of Army recruiting and all those tall tales. The old adage goes, winners excel, Soldiers perform their duty, and champions go across the finish line first....I spent 15 years in Army recruiting SSG, I would not ever trade it in for anything....I heard the echoes, recruiting is not the real Army, well SSG C, I for one am here to tell you, it does not get any more "real". Especially when you are recruiting the future of our beloved Army. Good luck comrade, I would definatley go for it, atleast for a tour.

Recruited from 99-03. Was the hardest job I have ever had in 25 yrs in the Army and that includes being a 1SG and S-3 SGM in Afghan. On the good side it will test you in all aspects and you will learn time management, self discipline, and organization skills. It's a hard job and to do it for 3 yrs is rough on the family. Be positive and learn from the seasoned recruiters at your station. But the most important thing is never go to the dark side.

I did it from 09 -12 and its ok. Depends where you get stationed. I was near Everett Washington.

Enroll in college, network in the community. Because most likely you will want to ETS after 3 years

If it's the same as when I was a recruiter back in the 70's, it would be easier to be in a line combat outfit.

I commanded a recruiting company for four long years. While this was one of the most challenging assignments I had; including two tours in Baghdad, it helped me develop leadership skills I used throughout the rest of my career and even now in the classroom. My experience in recruiting is old, 1997-2001, but glancing at some of the comments, many things remain the same. Recruiting is hard, harder than you can imagine, but needed. I worked hard to be that voice of sanity, which did not endear me to my command, but that's why they paid me the big bucks. Always, always, always tell the truth. Good luck with your assignment.

I did not volunteer for recruiting. I received orders placing me on recruiting duty,(The last thing I ever wanted) I started as a recruiter, then became a Station Commander of a very large station with twelve recruiters. I was very successful. Gold Badge 3 Safire's. I never liked recruiting duty, very stressful to make mission month after month. My goal was to make E-8 become a First Sergeant in a combat unit. Because of my success I was reassigned to recruiting as a OOR-40. I would have to reenlist to receive my E-8. Of course that wasn't going to happen. I would not recommend recruiting to anyone. You either make mission or your future in the military is at risk. The other posts I've seen pretty much sum up everything I saw and experienced. Now if you are successful and they let you out, you most likely will get promoted. Good Luck!

Worst time of my life in the Army. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Even my worst enemy.

I was a Navy recruiter back in the late 80's early 90's in my opinion, being an Army Recruiter is the worst job in the Army. Things may have changed since then but both Recruiters in Charge of the Army recruiting station where I was at turned themselves into the Fuzzy Slipper ward. They were always at the office until 2100 hours or later every night. They could have put 100 people in the Army that month but if you did not hit the Flavors you were assigned you have not made mission. To me it was very stressful job for them. Again this was more than 20 years ago, but I now work in the mall and see the local recruiters here and I do not think it has gotten any better. Again this is just my opinion.

Your out of your mind! Recruted for the Guard from 90-97..worst years ever..The only pleasure was watching your recruit who wanted to be a soldier succeed. Long hours and unappreciative leaders...I am now retired..but would never advise anyone to use Recruiting as a career enhancement!