You're Getting Out Of The Marine Corps? Are You Insane?
The following is an op-ed written by your company first sergeant.
Hey Marine, come on in and take a seat. Can I get you anything?
No? Ok great.
Gunny tells me you were thinking about getting out of our beloved Corps. Is that true?
What the fuck is wrong with you? Are you insane? You must be insane. There's absolutely nothing for you out there.
Let me tell you what's going to happen: You're going to get out, DD-214 in hand, maybe get a job at McDonald's or some shit, then two years from now, you'll be running back to us and asking to come back in. Hell I know it's going to happen, I did it myself.
The civilian world is terrifying. It's full of civilians. Do you realize that?
Alright, so what's your plan? Tell me your plan. I want to know exactly what you are planning to do to ensure that you maintain a steady paycheck, eat well, do physical training, and contribute to society in a meaningful way for at least the next 7 years ahead. No one gets out of the Corps without a plan.
Why are you hesit…
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