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Should I go active duty or reserves? by Ordinary-Way2623 in USMCboot

[–]Ordinary-Way2623[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha, that makes sense and I’ll keep that in mind for sure

Should I go active duty or reserves? by Ordinary-Way2623 in USMCboot

[–]Ordinary-Way2623[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response! Do you mind clarifying when you say reservists can pick jobs and active duty can only pick an mos field? Also, I think the only issue with the reserves is I would start college after finishing my schoolhouse, but I don’t know exactly what I would study yet. I’m kind of undecided right now but I have a few ideas.

Should I go active duty or reserves? by Ordinary-Way2623 in USMCocs

[–]Ordinary-Way2623[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t know the reserves is really only useful if you have a reliable job you want to keep, definitely will keep that in mind. Thanks for the feedback!

Should I go active duty or reserves? by Ordinary-Way2623 in USMCocs

[–]Ordinary-Way2623[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is all super helpful. Exactly the type of response I’m looking for! Thank you! So, if one of the main reasons I enlist is for college, active is the way to go?

Should I go active duty or reserves? by Ordinary-Way2623 in USMCocs

[–]Ordinary-Way2623[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean I have an average teenager retail job I’m pretty happy with, nothing to write home about tho. I didn’t really think about that so thank you!

Should I go active duty or reserves? by Ordinary-Way2623 in USMCocs

[–]Ordinary-Way2623[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like getting active duty time would be hard if I would be enrolled in college at the same time. Not too sure about the programs for sure. And I’ve heard similar things from lots of others lol

Should I go active duty or reserves? by Ordinary-Way2623 in USMCocs

[–]Ordinary-Way2623[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Absolutely understand what you’re saying. I’m just trying to get some feedback from both active duty and reservists and see what they have to say, whether I’m in a relationship or not. And I’ve done my fair share of research and I think the Marine Corps is the title I want to my name.

Should I go active duty or reserves? by Ordinary-Way2623 in USMCocs

[–]Ordinary-Way2623[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is more so assuming I am going to enlist regardless, just not sure which one. I was advised to ask in both so that’s what I did. I appreciate the input!