TO JOIN THE MARINES OR NOT

I guess you just need to figure out what you want to do with your life. I held off joining the airforce right after highschool while i was with my ex, because i didn't want to be away. Looking back now that i finally joined I wish i did almost 5 years ago. I am very happy that I did beacause I now have the career I've always wanted. You need to look to see how doing this would benefit your future. Now I can get my degrees I want in school so after 20 years when I retire I can go right into the FBI like I want. It's hard I know from my past, but you need to think if its what you really want things will work out. With the way things are right know I think it would be a great idea, because you know you will have that job.

think about long term goals girl, since you said you looked into that cryogenic stuff thats in cherry point, there shouldnt be any worries. 13 weeks of boot will go fast beleive it or not.
follow what your heart AND brain are telling you. i hate to say it, but cold hard decisions are sometimes the best. if he loves you he will understand and encourage you to chase your life goal..

well to tell u the truth i think it would be a good thing for u to do. it would make u strong by not only body wise but also in the heart and mind. also i think it could help u find a better career when u get out. yea it might tear u apart not seeing ur family and friends but in the long run it makes u feel better about urself. an ur family and friends will support 100%. hell im one of the most family loving guys u will probably know and i happy im in the marines and i enjoy my job. hell i'll tell u i hae one of the best jobs in the marines. working on boat and i get to ride them too. i get to go out on the water like everyday and sometime go fishing while im at work.

The separate deployments possibility is the real issue, I think. Nine months training will go fast, but if you're sent separately somewhere for 18 months or more, what will happen? Do you have kids? Who will take care of them? Could you perhaps join up when he leaves, or is he making it a career?
On the other hand, you need a career, it gives you self-confidence. Is this the only career for you?

This is neither a pro nor con, just a reply. We dont have kids, and his deployments are a maximum of 8 months. as mine will be also, and if we do have kids, there is an order that both parents can NOT be deployed at the same time. someone has to be here. and the only other career i want is $500,000 and 20 years down the road. thats a little out of reach for a 20 year old woman with a 22 year old husband.. so the marine corps is the one i want to do. ive wanted it since i was 16. and he is making it a career. I asked him too. It would be better if we did have kids. and if i decide to go to bootcamp, we would be able to give our kids things i never got [if we both made it a career]. i do appreciate your outlook and input. now that you have the questions answered, what is your view?