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I just took the asvab test a couple days ago and I qualified for aviation electrician technician, , communication/electrician , construction/utilities, ordnance technician/metal works which I think is hvac and stuff. So i was wondering which of these would better suit me in the civilian world. I heard that even though the aviation you get good money they usually wont accept anyone without a degree of some sort. And to get your degree you would have to re enlist and I heard that sucked too. So i want to know which of these i could do in 4 years get out and find a job. thank you
Tennessee Top
02-21-15, 07:50 PM
No civilian jobs for ordnance (bombs/ammo) technician so scratch that one.
Construction/utilities is engineer/heavy equipment operator. These have apprentice programs which are convertible to civilian jobs.
You know what electricians do. Most work in the home construction industry (wiring new homes, apartments, buildings , etc) but that can be seasonal work depending on the part of the country you live in.
Communications can apply to civilian jobs except a field radio operator (there are no field radios in the civilian world). Wiremen can work with power companies or cable TV companies.
Metal works is welders. They make good money in the civilian market and also work in the home construction industry, ship building, steel mills, etc.
Besides civilian employment opportunities, you should also consider what interests you the most. Unless you don't mind working a job you don't like very much.
what about the aviation would that one pay off or do you need a degree to get the 6 figure salary position?
mexbearlll
02-21-15, 09:58 PM
It seems to Me, you need an apprentice program so you can make BIG money. Why even think about going in and trying to make it though Boot Camp just to worry about what comes afterwards ? "And to get your degree you would have to re enlist and I heard that sucked too." I don't think The Marines are going to FIT in to Your plans for money ...
I'm not joining for money these are just a simple questions that I'm looking for answers to. Just because someone told me re enlisting sucks does not mean i wouldn't do it. I have my own reasons for joining and would appreciate if you didn't form biased judgmental opinions based off some questions I asked without knowing my true intentions.
Tennessee Top
02-22-15, 12:02 AM
Take that attitude back to your recruiter - I'm sure they will bend over backwards to help you with it. We don't need it here on our board. Nobody says you have to like the answers we give. This is not a customer service department and Marines are not politically correct. We say what is on our minds - because we have earned that right. You are just a wannabe visitor here.
USMCARivera
02-22-15, 01:03 AM
Remember your place here. We are Marines. We have earned that title. You are in our house. I'm sure your recruiter would tell you the same.
Phantom Blooper
02-22-15, 02:29 AM
No civilian jobs for ordnance (bombs/ammo) technician so scratch that one.
There are allot of jobs nowadays for bomb makers in the civilian world...not very long lasting or very fulfilling but they are out there........
There would be no reason to give my recruiter attitude because he wasn't as rude as your buddy over there. I asked him the exact same question and instead he went over all the jobs and pointed out which jobs would better suit me. I am simply here just trying to get a response from someone who's done some of the things that I qualify for and how it went it for them after they got out. I am not trying to be rude but if people want to be rude with me I will be rude back. Idc if you are a marine or not. I respect your title for you guys have earned it but that doesn't mean you earned the right to talk to me however you feel and expect me to sit back and take it.
My recruiter would not tell me the same, I don't even know what you are talking about UMSCRivera. Like I said I'm here trying to get answers, you guys are the ones feeling some type of way.
joseywales
02-22-15, 01:00 PM
Some type of way. Sounds like song lyrics
LCPL1341
02-22-15, 01:05 PM
USMCARivera IS a recruiter, so whose yours Renzo? Its a small Corps. Dont think you can come here, act like a douche, and no one you know in real life from your RSS will find out. Id be surprised if your recruiter saw this thread and you didnt get blasted. Ask questions all you want, but check that garbage attitude at the door. Not even in the DEP and you're worried about making 6 figures once you get out of the Corps. Lmao.
josephd
02-22-15, 03:29 PM
what about the aviation would that one pay off or do you need a degree to get the 6 figure salary position?
6-figure income in aviation?....maybe if you work MASSIVE amounts of overtime and have been with the company for numerous years already. Otherwise the only people that make that kind of money are managers/directors/executives.
Without a college degree already there is very little chance to make that fresh out of the Corps.
Mongoose
02-22-15, 05:18 PM
There are allot of jobs nowadays for bomb makers in the civilian world...not very long lasting or very fulfilling but they are out there........
Bloop don't forget.....you will have to relocate!
Mongoose
02-22-15, 05:25 PM
In the Corps, your a rifleman first, sweet pea. So climb down out of your high chair and get through boot camp first. Your D.I.'s won't give a shet what your mos will be!
USMC 2571
02-22-15, 06:25 PM
You will make 6 figures, but only if you put the decimal points to the left of the last two numbers.
it was a saying way before the song came out...
in the corps, your a rifleman first, sweet pea. So climb down out of your high chair and get through boot camp first. Your d.i.'s won't give a shet what your mos will be!
what high chair? I never said they would. It was a simple question!!!!!
USMCARivera IS a recruiter, so whose yours Renzo? Its a small Corps. Dont think you can come here, act like a douche, and no one you know in real life from your RSS will find out. Id be surprised if your recruiter saw this thread and you didnt get blasted. Ask questions all you want, but check that garbage attitude at the door. Not even in the DEP and you're worried about making 6 figures once you get out of the Corps. Lmao.
How am I acting like a douche? When I'm the one receiving all this backlash and have yet to call anyone names let alone curse on this board and please explain this attitude you are referring to? I came here with some questions that's all. I asked if it is true that you could make 6 figures after you leave the corps if you did aviation, because on the website it placed aviation under the 6 figure salary jobs that's all!! That does not mean I'm going to pick aviation . Then I get backlash just because Tennessee Top (http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/member.php?82284-Tennessee-Top) decided to make false allegations about my reasons for joining clearly stating that I'm only i it for the money because I asked a simple question. As I said before I respect that you guys have earned the title and I too will have mine soon enough but I'm not just going to receive disrespect and sit there and take it. I'll just go to a different board I did not create this account to come here and argue which is clearly what you guys are looking for.
6-figure income in aviation?....maybe if you work MASSIVE amounts of overtime and have been with the company for numerous years already. Otherwise the only people that make that kind of money are managers/directors/executives.
Without a college degree already there is very little chance to make that fresh out of the Corps.
Ohh ok. Thank You dude this is literally all I was looking for just some clarification. thank you once again
USMCARivera
02-22-15, 08:59 PM
If the kid had his location on his profile Id probably be able to find his recruiter fairly easily. I'm sure with this attitude he'll get humbled really quickly.
josephd
02-22-15, 10:58 PM
If the kid had his location on his profile Id probably be able to find his recruiter fairly easily. I'm sure with this attitude he'll get humbled really quickly.
do we really have to take ourselves down a notch to that level and do such a thing?.....this is the internet, who cares
If the kid had his location on his profile Id probably be able to find his recruiter fairly easily. I'm sure with this attitude he'll get humbled really quickly.
As I said before I'm done here and my question has been answered.. So just stop already
USMCARivera
02-23-15, 11:08 AM
No, I wouldn't do it. I've got better things to worry about. I was just saying that it is possible.
Marine1011
02-23-15, 02:32 PM
We're used to joseph. He always tells us what we can and can't say here. lol
josephd
02-23-15, 04:56 PM
We're used to joseph. He always tells us what we can and can't say here. lol
I just live in the real world, I don't appreicate these wannabes/poolees coming on here and being disrespectful as much as y'all don't but I am not gonna threaten them over on a public forum over the internet telling them I am gonna contact their recruiter/school/parents/LE/whatever/etc. because they were doing so....that's just as, if not more, immature/unprofessional/stupid/pick your adjective
Marine1011
02-23-15, 05:14 PM
We know, Joseph, just kidding, seriously. You and munkyvsrobot and others do a helluva job here in this section answering questions all the time when you could be doing other things. The wannabes and poolees appreciate it, and so do all Marines here. Keep up the good work, Joe.
josephd
02-23-15, 08:30 PM
We know, Joseph, just kidding, seriously. You and munkyvsrobot and others do a helluva job here in this section answering questions all the time when you could be doing other things. The wannabes and poolees appreciate it, and so do all Marines here. Keep up the good work, Joe.
thanks :handshake:
USMC 2571
02-24-15, 03:44 PM
I second what marine1011 said about Joe. (and others, particularly munkyvsrobot)
Tennessee Top
02-24-15, 04:06 PM
They are a wealth of knowledge.
mexbearlll
02-27-15, 03:31 AM
I second what marine1011 said about Joe. (and others, particularly munkyvsrobot )They are a wealth of knowledge !!! But Tapping into it can start things Rolling. :) S/F