Are these good enough reasons to join the Marine Corps?

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Lately I haven't been the most successful person in the world. I'm 20 years old and am a stocker at a grocery store. I don't make a lot of money and still live at home with my parents but it's only because I am also attending college. I'm working towards a degree in criminal justice but enough of that. The main reasons I want to join the Corps is so I can finally get some respect, to be a part of something that not everyone has the courage to be a part of and to become independent. Most of this is because when i am here at home when i speak to my parents or my sister it's like all they do is ignore me as if i was nothing. I feel if i join the Marine Corps I will finally get some respect around here, as they say, respect is not given it is earned. Thanks to all who reply.

? · Accepted Answer

Yes it's a good enough reason to join.

There's a good website for people like you who are considering enlisting in the Marines, check it out.

Dowhatnow · Answer

It's good enough for the Navy, Marine Corps and the Air Force.  Greater opportunities to build a civilian profession while in the service.  Don't give your entire life to one cause-the true useful servicemembers are those that can succeed in and out of the service.

Don't fall for the "respect" and "not everyone has the courage" hype.  That wears off after about a year.  You'll get respect regardless of where you go just from having a uniform, but pride is for the foolish and mentally weak.  Plan for the future instead.

Keep your mind open.  Don't look for what you think is the "coolest" or what you think will "help the country".  If there's an opening, anything you do is helping your country.  Why not help yourself along with it?

What I will say is DO RESEARCH.  Do not take the recruiter's word as law.  Odds are if they make you really happy, excited and convinced, it's a lie.  What would you like to do with your criminal investigation?

Security?  Information security?  Forensics?  How close are you to your degree?

If you're close, finish your degree.  Finish your degree, finish your degree, finish your degree.  Don't try to be "hardcore" and go Enlisted for the respect.  There's pride in it, but nowhere near the effort.  Finish your degree and become an officer.

Money.  If money is a problem, join the Coast Guard.  Decent training...and the National Guard is a bit iffy when it comes to training.  They have other needs that won't go with what you wish to do.  The CG will at least give you a taste of the seafaring side, since you'll get enough dirt in the Marine Corps.

But please.  With thousands of miserable Enlisted people behind my words, finish your degree first.

? · Answer

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im_the_online_jesus_fukers · Answer

It's why I joined. I was going nowhere, so I enlisted in the Corps, I'm still nowhere, but it sure ain't the fault of the Marines.  It's not only about being a Marine to get the respect, it's what you do with the tools they give you when your contract is up.

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Are these good enough reasons to join the Marine Corps?

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