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Posted on Apr 17, 2018
Will my USMC recruiter let me not join if i made a mistake?
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I started talking to a recruiter a couple months ago and i told him that im graduating in May and all that. And i started getting into shape and went off to meps for medical and swear in but didnt get to swear in because i have to graduate first since i goto an alternative school. after that my work started giving me 40 hours a week and with school i didnt have time to train. so i stayed about 6 pounds over what i need to lose. and since my school is about 10 miles from me i have to walk like 2 miles to get to a public transportation. so my recruiter told me he would give me rides to school he just wants me to graduate so i can ship. but about a week or two ago i had to take days off from school and my normal job to help my girlfriends dad work or else they would have lost there house basically. and after that my school dis enrolled me for too many absences and i told my recruiter what happened, after that they let me back into school as long as i goto school like 6 days a week now the rest of the year. so im back on to graduate but my recruiter hasnt contacted me and ive tried contacting him but he wont answer. sorry for the whole story i just want every detail layed out. so can my recruiter not let me join if he is pissed at me about lying and not going to school?
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Honestly the recruiter may have given up on you. Seems you weren't able to prioritize what was important. Sure work and making money is important, but going to school and graduating so you could have a career should be more important. Recruiters will work hard for you, but you have to show that you're committed and in the story you listed about 4 or 5 excuses as to why you weren't able to swear in, meet weight, go to school, or work out.
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Chris Henderson
im just setting my goal to graduate right now, i know i wondered off but they helped me out so if i have to post pone, getting into the military i wil
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SPC David Willis
Chris Henderson - If you can walk into the recruiters office with your diploma I can almost guarantee he'll enlist you right there or shortly after. Just gotta clear that last hurdle, good luck!
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Sounds like you have a pattern of justifying sub-standard results due to insufficient effort. Unless you square that away you won't make it through Receiving, let alone MCRD. Save the Government's time and money and pick an easier profession. Maybe that's what your Recruiter is telling you with his actions. If you're committed then get your act together and make it right. Otherwise, forget it. If simple stuff like this keep you from reaching a goal, you either don't want it bad enough or aren't willing to put forth the effort. Either way, it won't fly in the USMC, and definitely not Boot Camp.
Shorter answer: He can't deny you the chance to enlist if you are mentally, morally, and physically qualified, but based on your actions he may see you as a marginal performer that is overall marginally qualified to ship. He's looking for hard-chargers, not maybes. Pay him a visit and go from there, but you'd best have a plan to convince him you mean it (without alibis and excuses). Nobody promised you a Rose Garden. Square yourself away.
Shorter answer: He can't deny you the chance to enlist if you are mentally, morally, and physically qualified, but based on your actions he may see you as a marginal performer that is overall marginally qualified to ship. He's looking for hard-chargers, not maybes. Pay him a visit and go from there, but you'd best have a plan to convince him you mean it (without alibis and excuses). Nobody promised you a Rose Garden. Square yourself away.
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Chris Henderson
And it’s not like I’m sitting here just letting it go away I accepted that I did make excuses which at the time I had my priorities messed up by putting work and more ahead of this goal and graduation
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CWO3 (Join to see)
Chris Henderson - If I sounded harsh, it's nothing compared to what you can expect in Boot Camp. I hope you get your priorities straight and get to enlist, but only if you are willing to commit yourself to the effort and become a Marine. Good luck.
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Chris Henderson
I came to this page for the harsh truth helped me open my eyes more all I can say is Thank you. Marine Way is the hard way but it’s the god damn best way
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CWO3 (Join to see)
Life is not easy, especially when you're young. You make mistakes and they cause setbacks. The key is to learn from them so life gets a little easier. I hope you figure this out and are successful. Don't forget to enjoy life though. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. When it's time for work, just give your all and get it done. Then move on. Being in the military will give you the mindset and tools to master it over time, if you apply yourself. I joined because I was lacking in those areas. You'll learn to be part of a team, but also gain the ability in life to be on patrol rather than waiting to walk into an ambush. Your situation was due to some wrong decisions. They were morally right and your heart was in the right place, but you forgot about the higher mission - to join the Marines. It's always mission first, and then the welfare of the people. Good luck.
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Chris Henderson Marines do not make excuses. They execute the mission. Your priority should have been doing what was needed to join the Marine Corps. Cut back on your work hours, not help your girlfriends dad, or make other hard decisions Your recruiter was trying to help you out. No more excuses, no more distractions. Finish school, get in shape, and then possibly join the Marine Corps. You have not been fully committed to the Marine Corps. If you will not make a total commitment, do not join the military.
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Sgt (Join to see)
Chris Henderson - That sound like a plan. Just be straight with him. Tell him that you made a mistake, and it will not happen again. Good luck and keep us posted.
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