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I started a thread in another section but I think this forum is more appropiate.
Just thought I'd share my progress up to now.
For various reasons that I don't need to get into, I've been trying to get into the US Marines for the last 2-3 years and finally gave up when I figured out getting the neccesary immigration paperwork was going to take or forever, or just plain not going to happen.
So here I am at nearly 30 about to go to BMQ on Novemeber 6th. My interview was shaky at first since I had very low grades in high school and also had admitted to past drug use. The recruiter grilled me pretty good but then went on to say how that made my score on the aptitude test all the more suprising. I did well enough to qualify for any MOC but I expressed I was only interested in the Infantry.
BMQ is not going to be easy as I've been out in the workforce for 10+ years making a living and not taking a lot of crap. I've gotten a bit cynical and stubborn, so I'm DEFINITELY going to have to get over that. The 65% drop in pay from my civi drop isn't going to be easy to take either, but I will have enough to pay my bills as long as I don't go crazy with spending money.
Another thing is that I've taken advantage of the comforts of life in the last few years and have been pretty indulgent (food, drink, cigarettes). I've let myself get quite out of shape and have been basically counting on BMQ to get me back into it. It will be tough, but I think I should be bale to come around. I passed the fitness evaluation, but barely. My work is pretty physical and I consoder myself fairly strong, but I'm carrying 30+ extra pounds and have no wind.
Anyway, this is what I've always wanted to do (Well, atleast I think) so I'm sure the power of will should triumph over the many challenges ahead. I hope.
Just thought I'd share my progress up to now.
For various reasons that I don't need to get into, I've been trying to get into the US Marines for the last 2-3 years and finally gave up when I figured out getting the neccesary immigration paperwork was going to take or forever, or just plain not going to happen.
So here I am at nearly 30 about to go to BMQ on Novemeber 6th. My interview was shaky at first since I had very low grades in high school and also had admitted to past drug use. The recruiter grilled me pretty good but then went on to say how that made my score on the aptitude test all the more suprising. I did well enough to qualify for any MOC but I expressed I was only interested in the Infantry.
BMQ is not going to be easy as I've been out in the workforce for 10+ years making a living and not taking a lot of crap. I've gotten a bit cynical and stubborn, so I'm DEFINITELY going to have to get over that. The 65% drop in pay from my civi drop isn't going to be easy to take either, but I will have enough to pay my bills as long as I don't go crazy with spending money.
Another thing is that I've taken advantage of the comforts of life in the last few years and have been pretty indulgent (food, drink, cigarettes). I've let myself get quite out of shape and have been basically counting on BMQ to get me back into it. It will be tough, but I think I should be bale to come around. I passed the fitness evaluation, but barely. My work is pretty physical and I consoder myself fairly strong, but I'm carrying 30+ extra pounds and have no wind.
Anyway, this is what I've always wanted to do (Well, atleast I think) so I'm sure the power of will should triumph over the many challenges ahead. I hope.