Cpl Private RallyPoint Member 159967 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am about a year out from having to have my re-elistment package in. I go back and forth every once in a while on weather I want to stay in the Marine Corps, get out and join the civilian sector, or possibly changing branches. I am looking to get some insight from others on RP to help me way my options and make a decision. Of course, I will have my personal reasons for which ever I chose. But I would like to use peoples suggestions in my decision. In or Out/Re-enlistment 2014-06-21T08:20:47-04:00 Cpl Private RallyPoint Member 159967 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am about a year out from having to have my re-elistment package in. I go back and forth every once in a while on weather I want to stay in the Marine Corps, get out and join the civilian sector, or possibly changing branches. I am looking to get some insight from others on RP to help me way my options and make a decision. Of course, I will have my personal reasons for which ever I chose. But I would like to use peoples suggestions in my decision. In or Out/Re-enlistment 2014-06-21T08:20:47-04:00 2014-06-21T08:20:47-04:00 PO1 William "Chip" Nagel 159974 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I heard someone say once "If you enjoy what you are doing, keep doing it, If not find something else to do" that is all it breaks down too. Yes there was plenty to bitch about but I liked what I did in the Navy and I was damn good at it so that is why I kept doing it for 21 years. Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jun 21 at 2014 8:30 AM 2014-06-21T08:30:21-04:00 2014-06-21T08:30:21-04:00 Sgt Carlos Flores 168971 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>ok i got out in 2010 and man was it a huge change, i was so used to that paycheck every 2 weeks if you do get out have shit lined up before, also make sure you get your medical package done and submitted BEFORE you EAS. its a lot harder when your out, i did 8 years and not a day goes by i dont regret getting out. good luck with what ever you decide Response by Sgt Carlos Flores made Jul 2 at 2014 6:07 AM 2014-07-02T06:07:56-04:00 2014-07-02T06:07:56-04:00 GySgt Jason Wells 175813 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Kudo's to both above. I got out after 22 years in the Marine Corps and I do miss it but knew it was my time to get out. I miss the people most of all. The consistent paycheck is very nice as well. Like the Mr Nagel said, if you like what you do keep doing it. If you dont change it and try and find your passion. Response by GySgt Jason Wells made Jul 11 at 2014 7:37 PM 2014-07-11T19:37:14-04:00 2014-07-11T19:37:14-04:00 Cpl Timothy Comer Jr. 176743 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I got out after four years and I have regrets every day. I got out because of family reasons, but I truly wish I had stayed in for the long haul. You don't know how good life in the corps is until you get out. Best of luck with what ever you choose. Response by Cpl Timothy Comer Jr. made Jul 13 at 2014 12:16 AM 2014-07-13T00:16:44-04:00 2014-07-13T00:16:44-04:00 PO3 Devon Alexander 179075 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I agree with the rest of the guys. If you like your job stay in. The economy is not very great right now. Unless you have a surefire job lined up then you should stay in. If you have a family then it's more beneficial with military benefits. Another option is to go reserve and try out the civilian life. At least if you do that you'll have a better shot at getting back in the military. Response by PO3 Devon Alexander made Jul 15 at 2014 8:45 PM 2014-07-15T20:45:14-04:00 2014-07-15T20:45:14-04:00 Cpl Jonathan Nicodemus 179137 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'll echo the others--if you like what you're doing, for the love of God, stay in! If you don't, perhaps a change is in order. <br />One thing I wish someone had suggested to me before I EAS'd: talk to someone about an MOS change. <br />If there's another job you'd rather do, it never hurts to check into it, but it will haunt you if you don't. I got out 7 years ago--been kicking myself for 6.5 of those. Response by Cpl Jonathan Nicodemus made Jul 15 at 2014 10:28 PM 2014-07-15T22:28:30-04:00 2014-07-15T22:28:30-04:00 SSG Ed Mikus 179159 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Every time i made a list of reason to stay and reasons to go, then i weighted them, only once did i decide to go but things changed and i stayed. Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Jul 15 at 2014 10:43 PM 2014-07-15T22:43:48-04:00 2014-07-15T22:43:48-04:00 Cpl Private RallyPoint Member 179194 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I put in a package to the left coast when I was stationed in NC. When the orders came, they would have PCS'd me to Cherry Point on a different aircraft. I got out since I didn't want to stay in NC. When I re-enlisted after Kuwait was invaded, they cut me orders back to the same squadron I EAS'd from. Yes, the hazing from old friends was relentless.<br /><br />In hind site I should have taken the Cherry Point orders or re-enlisted for MSG at the end of my second contract. Too little too late, but I'm happy now and dropped the regret a while back.<br /><br />I missed the brotherhood when I left the first time. The second time was easy since I working on mod teams at Tustin and Camp Pendleton and I interacted with all of the Marines from MALS to the individual squadron hangers. All but one of my mod team employees were Marine Vets with one Zoomy. Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2014 11:25 PM 2014-07-15T23:25:59-04:00 2014-07-15T23:25:59-04:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 179198 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Don't get out...or completely out you'll regret it. At a minimum think reserves, they can use some fresh blood to keep them on their toes. Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2014 11:28 PM 2014-07-15T23:28:54-04:00 2014-07-15T23:28:54-04:00 SPC Jerry Jones 4196532 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I served 7 1/2 years, then got out, and have regretted it ever since then (2000). You have to have money stacked up to be comfortable in civilian life, because you will most likely have a hard time finding a job, and if you do find one the civilian workers will drive you crazy with their non-work ethics. If you are comfortable still serving, either stay in until you retire, or when you get out join the reserves and retire that way. The civilian world doesn&#39;t have much to offer to former military....they all say they do, but they don&#39;t give a crap about anything you did in the military and most places won&#39;t even take into consideration your military experience. If you are planning on getting out, try to find a job that you can secure with guaranteed employment when you get out. if not, you will be scraping by on minimal pay, working with idiot civilians and regretting getting out. Response by SPC Jerry Jones made Dec 10 at 2018 7:12 AM 2018-12-10T07:12:23-05:00 2018-12-10T07:12:23-05:00 2014-06-21T08:20:47-04:00