Title: The Disadvantages of Joining the Marine Corps | Work - Chron.com
Headings: The Disadvantages of Joining the Marine Corps
The Disadvantages of Joining the Marine Corps
Jobs in the Marine Corps
Basic Training
Age Limitations
Daily Schedule
Pay

Content: Marine Corps officers cannot have reached their 28th birthday when they are commissioned, and enlisted personnel cannot have reached their 29th birthday at the time of enlistment. Only the Air Force and Coast Guard set a younger maximum age of 27. The relatively young cut-off age can be a disadvantage for many wishing to join the Marines. Daily Schedule
The Marine Corps prides itself on maintaining combat-readiness, which can result in days that start early and end late. A typical day begins with physical training - normally a run. Even when off duty, however, the Corps expects all Marines to conduct themselves properly, bringing no dishonor to the Corps or the title of Marine. Pay
Despite the tougher regulations and lack of jobs, Marines receive the same pay as those in other branches with equivalent rank and years of service. As of 2018, an E-1 earned $1,514.70 per month in basic pay for the first four months and $1,638.30 thereafter. An E-2 earned $1,836.30 per month. Officers starting at pay grade O-1 earned between $3,107.70 and $3,910.20, and an O-2 earned between $3,580.50 and $4,955.10.