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rbigham
10-26-10, 11:25 AM
Is it normal to have plans change all the time? My husband is suppose to be going to MOS school right now. After combat school they had him do guard duty for a month, he got to 29 Palms last week and was told that the rest of the company is going to show up periodically through the week and on Monday they will move from the receiving bay to his permanent housing for schooling. Well he was told yesterday he wasn't moving and will probably be in the receiving bay for three more months.
Is this a normal thing to expect? Are they always this unorganized?
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Wyoming
10-26-10, 11:39 AM
Marines are not disorganized.
They are building character.
... and of course it is natural, this is the Maureen Corpes way.
rbigham
10-26-10, 12:05 PM
Well when no one ever has any idea what is going on from day to day I call unorganized. You can call it whatever you would like.
I'm guessing that when you said "... and of course it is natural, this is the Maureen Corpes way." you meant is is the Marine Corps way?
tangovictor87
10-26-10, 12:14 PM
Actually ma'am, with all due respect, the Marine Corps knows exactly what its doing. They've been doing it for 235 years. There's a reason for everything the USMC does and if you don't know why, it's above your pay grade.
Wyoming
10-26-10, 12:20 PM
Well when no one ever has any idea what is going on from day to day I call unorganized. You can call it whatever you would like.
I'm guessing that when you said "... and of course it is natural, this is the Maureen Corpes way." you meant is is the Marine Corps way?
You just as well get used to it being anyway you wish to call it, cause that's the way it'll be. There'll be a lot of hurry up and wait, for both of you.
Spouse's Name PVC Mathew Bigham Your husband, he's a PVC?
... also, sorry for my spelling, I meant Maureen Corpse.:flag:
Wyoming
10-26-10, 12:22 PM
Actually ma'am, with all due respect, the Marine Corps knows exactly what its doing. They've been doing it for 235 years. There's a reason for everything the USMC does and if you don't know why, it's above your pay grade.
Exactly, 'yours is not to reason why, .......'.
Your husband, he's a PVC?
... also, sorry for my spelling, I meant Maureen Corpse.:flag:
Maybe he's Polyvinyl Chlorinated?
rbigham
10-26-10, 12:25 PM
I don't mean any disrespect at all. I do apologize if I came off in that way. I'm just frustrated. I do appreciate all your comments. Thank you for all that you have done for the country and I do appreciate it!!
phoneman
10-26-10, 12:25 PM
One thing you might want to start keeping in mind. He is no longer your husband first. He is a Marine first and the Corps comes before all others. He is government property and you are just additional baggage. Congrats to him and good luck getting used to being a Marine wife.
Well when no one ever has any idea what is going on from day to day I call unorganized. You can call it whatever you would like.
I'm guessing that when you said "... and of course it is natural, this is the Maureen Corpes way." you meant is is the Marine Corps way?
The Marine Corps is not unorganized and it not a democracy. We know exactly what we are doing and why. Yours is not to question why but to do. End of discussion.
Welcome to the Maureen Corpes.
luis2787
10-26-10, 12:40 PM
Is it normal to have plans change all the time? My husband is suppose to be going to MOS school right now. After combat school they had him do guard duty for a month, he got to 29 Palms last week and was told that the rest of the company is going to show up periodically through the week and on Monday they will move from the receiving bay to his permanent housing for schooling. Well he was told yesterday he wasn't moving and will probably be in the receiving bay for three more months.
Is this a normal thing to expect? Are they always this unorganized?
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
what is his mos?
rbigham
10-26-10, 12:43 PM
"this is the Maureen Corpes way."
I'm a little slow and just got this. :) Sorry for the confusion! Thanks for all your comments.
Zulu 36
10-26-10, 02:11 PM
Remember the OTHER Marine Corps Motto: Semper Gumby. Always Flexible.
usmc987332
10-26-10, 02:34 PM
One thing you might want to start keeping in mind. He is no longer your husband first. He is a Marine first and the Corps comes before all others. He is government property and you are just additional baggage. Congrats to him and good luck getting used to being a Marine wife.
Now I remember why I decided not to make a career of the Marine Corps.
april0720
10-26-10, 04:03 PM
yes things change constintaly, you'll be prepared fofr one thing and BAM it changes. There's a LOT of hurry up and wait, then all the sudden it goes SUPER FAST! There's lots of plans that get altered, lots of leave that gets approved then denied, etc. Sometimes its hard to plan, but its all worth it. Where else do you get 30 days leave a year? 96's all the time? full health care for the entire family...AND dental? What other place pays for your home and all utilities? Yes there's up and downs...but there is in EVERY career ;) its a hard adjustment at first. Be prepared to get REAL frusterated. Just don't take it out on your man, but he has no choose and you showing irritating only makes him upset, but he can't control anything and there's nothing worse than coming home to a wife whose bi*ching about something he can't control. If you have any other questions let me know. I've been through just about every Marine Wife circumstance.....well a lot of them anyways LOL welcome to the family :)
USNAviator
10-26-10, 04:18 PM
"this is the Maureen Corpes way."
I'm a little slow and just got this. :) Sorry for the confusion! Thanks for all your comments.
You'll be OK. There are plenty of support groups for spouses of military members. Just do a search and find one you're comfortable with. It take s special woman to be a military spouse. Good luck to you