USMCFLBOY
11-07-11, 02:31 PM
Marines,
I have a decision to make that I would like to get other Marnie's opinions on.
Let me begin by saying that as I write this, I am waiting on the results of this years MECEP board. I am 26 years old and ever since I can remember I have wanted to attend a military college. If all goes as planned I will be accepted into the MECEP program and the Citadel in Charleston, SC would not be out of reach. However, my wife and I are both from Florida and our families have been having their fair share of health problems lately (death, cancer, old age, etc). We also have two kids (1 and 3) that the grandparents wouldn't mind spending some time with.
Now that the plot is set, my question is this...
Do I attend the Citadel and regret that I had the chance to spend the next couple of years at home with family before I travel the world some more? I feel that this option would be most beneficial for my carreer as a Marine Officer.
or
Do I attend college in Florida near my family and regret that I had my chance to attend a military academy and didn't? Obviously, this option would be most beneficial for my family.
One thing that sticks in my mind is some advice that I have had from senior Marines regarding taking care of your family. Basically, they said that one day you will reach your service limit and the Marine Corps will give you the boot, so don't neglect your family in the mean time.
I am open to all CONSTRUCTIVE criticism.
Thanks in advance
Semper Fi
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I have a decision to make that I would like to get other Marnie's opinions on.
Let me begin by saying that as I write this, I am waiting on the results of this years MECEP board. I am 26 years old and ever since I can remember I have wanted to attend a military college. If all goes as planned I will be accepted into the MECEP program and the Citadel in Charleston, SC would not be out of reach. However, my wife and I are both from Florida and our families have been having their fair share of health problems lately (death, cancer, old age, etc). We also have two kids (1 and 3) that the grandparents wouldn't mind spending some time with.
Now that the plot is set, my question is this...
Do I attend the Citadel and regret that I had the chance to spend the next couple of years at home with family before I travel the world some more? I feel that this option would be most beneficial for my carreer as a Marine Officer.
or
Do I attend college in Florida near my family and regret that I had my chance to attend a military academy and didn't? Obviously, this option would be most beneficial for my family.
One thing that sticks in my mind is some advice that I have had from senior Marines regarding taking care of your family. Basically, they said that one day you will reach your service limit and the Marine Corps will give you the boot, so don't neglect your family in the mean time.
I am open to all CONSTRUCTIVE criticism.
Thanks in advance
Semper Fi
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