Originally posted by infuryum:
Damn skippy!
Do not go to the Marines. Its just not what a smart intelligent kid who has aspirations of College and a professional white collar job like you should do. I could outline my reasons but I don't need the crap from the others on this board.
I can equate this statement with young punks tossing a rock at a car and then running off into the woods because they're afraid of the consequences. I'm supposing that since many of us have served in the USMC and later went on to land professional, white collar jobs you may not be able to back up this statement very well...? Don't forget Infuryum is shooting for an Officer's Commission, which will go far for him in his professional life; whether he stays with the military or not.
I'm not so certain my original statement was taken for what it's worth. Here's what it basically boils down to:
If you join the Corps, expect to sweat. Expect to find comradery with your brothers and sisters you haven't had before. Expect to be looked up to by children. Expect to be asked to give to those less fortunate, even when you yourself are struggling. Expect to be blamed by your civilian counterparts when one of your own leaves a bad impression on them. Expect to exceptional.
I loved my time in the Corps, but it was time for me to move on. I only wanted to let Infuryum know that you'll hear about all the good things about the Corps, and maybe no one will tell you about the not-so-good things. If you feel up to it and you're confident with your decision, then go for it! There aren't many feelings in the world I'd rate higher than being able to call myself a Marine.
