pyunje
09-14-06, 07:26 PM
Before I talk to a recruiter, I would like to ask the Marines of this forum for his/her insight and opinion to my situation. I would greatly appreciate it.
My Situation:
I have always had the desire to join the Marines after high school. Instead, I decided to do the college and job path first. Now, at 22 years old and recently graduated with a B.S. in mechanical engineering, my calling to join the Marines is evermore pressing.
At this point in my life, the typical office job is unfulfilling. While I sit at my desk in an air-conditioned room, there are fellow brothers and sisters making courageous sacrifices for this country. These sacrifices allow me to work at my job peacefully, but it also bothers me because I have not put in my time to deserve the fruits of those sacrifices. I want to be the one making those very sacrifices to keep this country as great as it is.
My Questions:
How could my engineering background be applied to the Marines? Does it even matter that I have a degree? (In other words, I feel that my engineering background could be an extra asset for me to contribute to the Marines.)
I have been athletic all my life. So, I feel that the physical challenges would not be a big problem for me. However, I am 22 years old. Would my age put me at any sort of disadvantage?
Am I crazy to be thinking like this: To have the desire andwillingness to leave the comforts of a “civilian” job so that I can put in my time in a military service? Some people think it is honorable and some disapprove. I’m not asking for approval—just for opinions.
Finally, are there any other suggestions that you may have if I decide to take this path to be a Marine? Any other questions I should be asking myself?I thank you for your time to answer these questions.
My Situation:
I have always had the desire to join the Marines after high school. Instead, I decided to do the college and job path first. Now, at 22 years old and recently graduated with a B.S. in mechanical engineering, my calling to join the Marines is evermore pressing.
At this point in my life, the typical office job is unfulfilling. While I sit at my desk in an air-conditioned room, there are fellow brothers and sisters making courageous sacrifices for this country. These sacrifices allow me to work at my job peacefully, but it also bothers me because I have not put in my time to deserve the fruits of those sacrifices. I want to be the one making those very sacrifices to keep this country as great as it is.
My Questions:
How could my engineering background be applied to the Marines? Does it even matter that I have a degree? (In other words, I feel that my engineering background could be an extra asset for me to contribute to the Marines.)
I have been athletic all my life. So, I feel that the physical challenges would not be a big problem for me. However, I am 22 years old. Would my age put me at any sort of disadvantage?
Am I crazy to be thinking like this: To have the desire andwillingness to leave the comforts of a “civilian” job so that I can put in my time in a military service? Some people think it is honorable and some disapprove. I’m not asking for approval—just for opinions.
Finally, are there any other suggestions that you may have if I decide to take this path to be a Marine? Any other questions I should be asking myself?I thank you for your time to answer these questions.