Hey All,
I need to get as much input as I possibly can regarding my girlfriend's situation, but first a brief profile of myself. I am getting my package together and applying for an air contract for OCC-196 or possibly OCC-197. If that doesn't go well I will also consider going ground or possibly try Law. I am 28 and just got my Masters degree from BU. My ASTB scores are 53-7-8-8. My PFT score is around 235 right now, but I am working my a$$ off every day to get it up. I currently have a great job working for Sikorsky aircraft in CT, but am BORED as HELL... I hate corporate life. I have always dreamed of being a fighter pilot (I have 20/20 vision) and have always wanted to be a Marine. If I cannot fly I still want to be a Marine. It is in my heart and I am passionate as hell about it... We obviously are not married yet, but have talked about it and know it is what we want. Now onto HER situation.
She is entering her 2nd year as a teacher. She earned her Masters degree as well last year. She is also very passionate about teaching... She feels about teaching the same we die hard patriotic Marines and Marine Wannabe's feel. We bleed red, white and blue, she bleeds chalkboards, erasers and screaming 2nd graders... My point is that I don't want to ever take that away from her. If we are going to be together and she is going to be moving around with me as I pursue my dream I want her to be able to continue to fill hers. I am not 100% sure of what life is like from the very beginning of becoming a Marine Officer. I want to be able to tell her or at least give her a very good idea of what it will entail.
I have told her that there will be opportunities for her to teach on base. I have been told that, but also want to know how true it is. I also get the feeling we will be on the move so much that she won't be able to establish herself as a teacher. I hope this is not the case, or if it is the case, there is a work around. Maybe she can be transferred or something. As I said before I just don't want her to have to give up her life passion for me to persue mine. If need be maybe I won't go for pilot and go for something else that will allow her to do her thing. As long as I am a Marine, I'll be happy. Thanks in advance everyone...
Randy
I need to get as much input as I possibly can regarding my girlfriend's situation, but first a brief profile of myself. I am getting my package together and applying for an air contract for OCC-196 or possibly OCC-197. If that doesn't go well I will also consider going ground or possibly try Law. I am 28 and just got my Masters degree from BU. My ASTB scores are 53-7-8-8. My PFT score is around 235 right now, but I am working my a$$ off every day to get it up. I currently have a great job working for Sikorsky aircraft in CT, but am BORED as HELL... I hate corporate life. I have always dreamed of being a fighter pilot (I have 20/20 vision) and have always wanted to be a Marine. If I cannot fly I still want to be a Marine. It is in my heart and I am passionate as hell about it... We obviously are not married yet, but have talked about it and know it is what we want. Now onto HER situation.
She is entering her 2nd year as a teacher. She earned her Masters degree as well last year. She is also very passionate about teaching... She feels about teaching the same we die hard patriotic Marines and Marine Wannabe's feel. We bleed red, white and blue, she bleeds chalkboards, erasers and screaming 2nd graders... My point is that I don't want to ever take that away from her. If we are going to be together and she is going to be moving around with me as I pursue my dream I want her to be able to continue to fill hers. I am not 100% sure of what life is like from the very beginning of becoming a Marine Officer. I want to be able to tell her or at least give her a very good idea of what it will entail.
I have told her that there will be opportunities for her to teach on base. I have been told that, but also want to know how true it is. I also get the feeling we will be on the move so much that she won't be able to establish herself as a teacher. I hope this is not the case, or if it is the case, there is a work around. Maybe she can be transferred or something. As I said before I just don't want her to have to give up her life passion for me to persue mine. If need be maybe I won't go for pilot and go for something else that will allow her to do her thing. As long as I am a Marine, I'll be happy. Thanks in advance everyone...
Randy