Title: 13 Pros And Cons Of Joining The Marine Corps
Headings: 13 Pros And Cons Of Joining The Marines
13 Pros And Cons Of Joining The Marines
7 Pros Of Joining The Marine Corps
#1. Pro: The Few. The Proud.
#2. Pro: Dress Blues
#3. Pro: Sacred Bonds
#4. Pro: You’ll Be A Crack Shot
#5. Pro: Fantastic Fitness Levels
#6. Pro: Great Benefits and Decent Pay
#7. Pro: Free / Subsidized Housing
6 Cons Of Joining The Marine Corps
#1. Con: Boot Camp
#2. Con: Duty
#3. Con: “First To Fight”
#4. Con: Family Life Can Be Brutal
#5. Con: Feeling of Wander/Disconnect After Service
#6. Con: Things Can Get REALLY Boring
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#6. Pro: Great Benefits and Decent Pay
While your pay in the Marine Corps is dictated by how long you served and your rank (like every other branch of the military), there’s one thing you’ll never have to worry about: Uncle Sam bouncing his check. With an annual budget of $700 Billion per year, the US Military is the most well-funded military in the world. Just starting out in the Marines, you can expect to take home about $1,600 per month. That might not sound like a lot, but when you consider the additional benefits like free food, free (or heavily subsidized) housing, medical, dental, and vision coverage, the take home pay isn’t too bad. Here’s a snapshot of Marine pay for the first 1 – 10 years of service: