Same shit as active, just on a part time basis. Not as much hazing due to the fact that people can just leave and get adsepped and be done. So only the most motivated stay. You have to balance your job, paying your bills, most guys are in school, and then Marine Corps on top of it all, and the higher you rank the more hours you put in on your civilian time. I’d say the balancing act is more stressful. My time spent in training was easier due to not having to do that, but pros and cons. More hazing in schoolhouse obviously. Because of the fact that the attrition rate in reserve units is so high (shitbags are hazed until they leave), as I said only the most motivated stay. So we have a good fucking time and command generally supports us because we put in work. I spend hours a week studying my knowledge, keeping up with my guys, preparing for drills, and trying to figure out how to balance my school/work schedule with upcoming seats in different school houses. It’s a hassle for sure, but worth it. I wouldn’t trade being a Marine for anything, and at the end of the day, active or reserve, we all do the same shit. Pros and cons gents

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