I EASed almost a year ago. I'm thinking about going back in but as Marine reserves. Has anyone done this after being out for so long? Advice?

The reserves are nothing like being on Active Duty.

You need to consider what your long term career goals are. Can you meet them being in the reserves (recognize that when {not if} the big balloon goes up, you'll get Title X'd and deployed, at the possible detriment to your civilian career)? What are your educational goals? Do you have any physical limitations from your tour?

There are a lot of things to consider. If you miss the regimented life, but not so much the "Semper Fi" life, then maybe another service?

Whatever you decide, I hope it brings you success and happiness...

Just remember that some reserve unit members spend more time active then others. Are you willing to gamble being deployed for months at a time or across the pond again? All Guard and Reservists should have joined with eyes open by now, but some still whine and moan if deployment comes. If you sign up, be ready to accept all that may come down the road.

As someone who did that, weigh your options carefully. It's a different world, stop by a unit and ask to curtesy drill. I got lucky and found a great unit that I spent a few years with.
Just be open minded, honest, and know what you bring to the table and you will find a unit that suits your needs and you suit theirs as well.
Best of luck to you
Semper Fi

I found it hard to adjust to reserves. It always seemed inconvenient timing. The regular marines treated us like inferiors and not as comrades. I was also trying to start my business and it was tough to balance both worlds. Be happy with what you have already accomplished and move forward. The Marine tag will open many doors for you. Well done. Semper fi.

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A few of my buddies went reserve after eas from active. Most like it because its more relaxed than active. And some dislike it for the same reason.

If you really miss it it, I say go ahead. There were times I seriously thought about going into the reserves afterwords but then my leg gave out. I had a cast on when I was called up from the inactive reserves. About a 100 of us were in a conference room. The Colonel walked by and Kicked my casted leg like Bruce Lee. He says oh I'm sorry son. Whatever, with respect, you my brother , are a Asshole. That made my decision for me.
By all means, follow your instincts. Only u know what u want to do.
Rock on,
Kurt

What was your MOS?

Those before me have given good advice. Look at what types of units are near you, do they have your MOS? Do they have openings for your MOS? If not do you want to change MOS's? Comrade re and espirit can usually be found in the reserve units but you also get a lot of other "stuff" with it. Before you do anything ask yourself why you want to go back. That way you'll know what you're looking for.

Did you get back in?