Is the two-year mark a good time to re-enlist or should I wait?

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 14:32:27 -0500

The Marines have been good to me. Changed me in a positive way. They time I've been here I've remained Motivated and plan to re-enlist. Is the 2 year mark a good time to re-enlist or should I wait further down the road to see how things are going?

Response by SSG Shavonde Chase made Nov 13 at 2016 4:26 PM

SSG Shavonde Chase — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 16:26:55 -0500

You can reenlist if you are in your window. Sometimes, you may want to wait it out a little to see if any incentives come about.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2016 4:48 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 16:48:56 -0500

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member What are your long term plans? Are you considering staying in until retirement? There is life after the Marine Corps, so are you considering a degree program? Semper Fi.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2016 3:16 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 03:16:06 -0500

Not sure how it is in the Corps but I've seen it papered all over the Army re-enlist before you hit 91 days until ETS to ensure the possibility of getting a bonus. If you can get some sort of incentive or school out of it, I'd say try for that. Not saying being in isn't worth it in itself but it doesn't hurt to get the most out of it if possible.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2016 7:50 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 07:50:29 -0500

Alot must have changed since i got out of the corps. It was within your 1 year window you could re-enlist but back then everyone was getting stop lossed so it was all crazy. Like i tell alot of people once you are off of active duty it is very hard to get back on. So if you want to stay in best to do it as soon as your window comes up.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2016 7:44 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 19:44:08 -0500

If you have a window, wait to see what the new CIC does for military end strength. If he can't change it quickly and you want to stay in, better get it before it's gone. Congrats on your pending re-enlistment.

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 15 at 2016 9:28 PM

SFC George Smith — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:28:49 -0500

wait till you are about a Year out...

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2016 8:57 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 20:57:42 -0500

Depends on the time remaining on current contract. I also looked at bonuses. Every time I reenlisted I got a bonus of either money or duty station or both. I was in for 25 years and five reenlistments.

Response by TSgt Jennifer Disch made Jan 3 at 2017 10:22 AM

TSgt Jennifer Disch — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 10:22:37 -0500

What are your plans for the future? If you want to make it a career, reenlist for the long haul and commit to it. If not, don't reenlist.