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I've been contemplating whether I want to reenlist or get out. Obviously I very much would enjoy getting out due to being treated like an adult and having simple liberties again. Yet, I'm terrified of getting out because I don't know what I would do. I refuse to settle for some "pass the time" job like McD or something. I don't have a college degree and while I know what I want to do it requires a college degree. So I'm not sure really what to do. Has anybody else come across this issue as well? Im sure many of y'all have at many times contemplated getting out. What was your thought process and what did you consider? If I were to stay in then I would definitely be trying to go officer in either the Navy or Air Force but idk how well things go with the enlisted to officer programs. Any thoughts and advice on that matter? Please any advice would be helpful and very welcome.
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Don't stay in the Corps because you're scared of getting out. Stay in because you enjoy what you do and to take care of your Marines. Also don't judge the Corps based on your first duty station.
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PO2 Brian Rhodes - I haven't heard of that, the Navy and Marine Corps have a very beneficial relationship with regards to the Navy Corpsmen. I don't think anyone wants to change that relationship.
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PO2 Brian Rhodes - I haven't seen that article on here. I also haven't heard anything about that from our corpsmen. I'll look into it more.
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Sgt Stephen Walker
There is a MARADMIN published earlier in summer detailing a program where enlisted Marines can attend a medical program sponsored by Naval Education Training Command and become Medical Officers in the Navy. It's basically a cross over enlisted commissioning program specifically for medical. I only know this because I'm a recruiter.
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CMDCM Gene Treants
Sgt (Join to see) in case you missed it, take a look at what Sgt Stephen Walker just said about the MARADMIN. It is never a bad idea to talk to recruiters while still on active duty if you are thinking about switching to another Service. They know all of the current offers, requirements and denials out there.
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When I reenlisted, I didn't have a set path for my future, but I wasn't afraid of staying in. I chose to reenlist to give myself time to figure out what I wanted to do when I got out. This gave me enough time to use Tuition Assistance and complete my Bachelor's Degree and start working on education towards the career I'm interested in. Now I have my GI Bill available for medical school, and was led to a career path by the atrocities I've experienced in military healthcare. Find your calling, and then make a plan.
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PO1 Aaron Baltosser
A lot of my friends did just that. Guess what? They found the initial shock faded, and they enjoyed it so much they retired.
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The economy sucks. I have a masters and keep losing out to people with a PhD for jobs that require a bachelors. Then again, I live in Tucson and you have to be bilingual to get a job flipping burgers. I initially joined for 4 years as a grunt and was overseas for my first tour as well. That can be rough for a lot of people. I've also seen a lot of unhappy former Marines making the transition into the Army, the ones that make it bring a lot to the table. OCS is going to require 90 semester credit hours, but since you are young there are programs like Green to Gold, or you could just go to ROTC. I'd caution you about staying in if you are unhappy/just nervous about getting out since that might make you resent your decision, BUT you really have to at least have a solid plan/back-up plan/alternate plan/supplementary plan/and money in your savings. There is also reclassifying into some other job. I went thru the gambit of combat arms and ended up in aviation. My aircraft meant that I would always be in the air cav and that was a perfect fit for me given all my other jobs. If you like helicopters, I'd recommend the Army and become a 15R (Apache repairer) since they have just doubled up on their mission. They took over the cavalry mission (don't get me started on that nightmare) and that means a lot of room for progression and upward mobility. The youngest Sergeants Major in aviation are essentially all Apache crew dawgs. Time for some serious praying for guidance. Regards, Uncle Mark.
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Very true... a Masters doesn't get us jobs anymore. Luckily the PhD is something that still requires thought and people can't quite get from a diploma mill.
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The economy only sucks in certain places. The DFW area is growing so fast right now, housing and apartment prices are skyrocketing. That being said, jobs are also high in demand. A friend of mine placed his resume on Dice on a Sunday and had a job offer Tuesday. Having experience helps but in no way means you need a degree, although some certs help when looking.
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