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I spent five years in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969-1974. I served in the Republic of Vietnam from 1970-1971. I wanted to make a career in the Marine Corps, but the Vietnam war was drawing down and promotions were getting to be very difficult. I made the choice to get out of the Marine Corps and I was fortunate to find a true career in aviation that was not only financially rewarding, but also what some people would consider a dream job. However, parts of me still wishes I could have stayed in the Marine Corps. So, here is my question:
1) If you are a veteran, do you regret not staying in and making the military a career and then retiring.
2) For those who did stay in and retire. Do you feel it was worth the sacrifices you made with friends and family was worth a minimum of twenty years of your life.
3)For those who are still on active duty. Do you plan to stay in and make it a career, or do you plan to get out when your enlistment is up or your obligation as a commissioned officer is met?
1) If you are a veteran, do you regret not staying in and making the military a career and then retiring.
2) For those who did stay in and retire. Do you feel it was worth the sacrifices you made with friends and family was worth a minimum of twenty years of your life.
3)For those who are still on active duty. Do you plan to stay in and make it a career, or do you plan to get out when your enlistment is up or your obligation as a commissioned officer is met?
Posted 10 y ago
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I can answer question 1). And it is both Yes and No.
Yes sometimes I regret not making a career out of the Navy, much like you I got out in the face of Clinton's RIF's ect. However, I have a family that I wouldn't have (at least not the same family) if I had stayed in. I wouldn't have met my wife, nor had my 4 kiddos...so yeah, it's Yes and No.
Yes sometimes I regret not making a career out of the Navy, much like you I got out in the face of Clinton's RIF's ect. However, I have a family that I wouldn't have (at least not the same family) if I had stayed in. I wouldn't have met my wife, nor had my 4 kiddos...so yeah, it's Yes and No.
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Sgt Jay Jones, this is an excellent question, and I'll bet every veteran on RallyPoiint has an opinion.
For me, it was 30 years of active duty. The years just kept rolling on by, and I just kept soldiering on through. I am very glad I did that. I do have some regrets regarding my personal life and how it was impacted, but overall, I think joining and staying in the Army were two of the best decisions of my life.
For me, it was 30 years of active duty. The years just kept rolling on by, and I just kept soldiering on through. I am very glad I did that. I do have some regrets regarding my personal life and how it was impacted, but overall, I think joining and staying in the Army were two of the best decisions of my life.
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Good question, Sgt Jay Jones,
I'm staying in for 17 more years, Lord willing and the wheels don't fly off. I love the Army and can't fathom why anyone would voluntarily resign or retire. I won't be allowed to do more than 20 years due to my age, but I'd stay longer if I could.
Employees have the most job satisfaction when they make progress in meaningful work. Therefore, if you have a good work ethic, you'll always find satisfaction in the Army.
I'm staying in for 17 more years, Lord willing and the wheels don't fly off. I love the Army and can't fathom why anyone would voluntarily resign or retire. I won't be allowed to do more than 20 years due to my age, but I'd stay longer if I could.
Employees have the most job satisfaction when they make progress in meaningful work. Therefore, if you have a good work ethic, you'll always find satisfaction in the Army.
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