There are thousands of career ideas out there, but today I’m going to focus on the Marines. More to the point, I’m looking at four reasons why joining the Marines may be right for you:

Challenging
A great reason to join the Marines is because it presents a challenging career for you. There’s no fun in doing something that isn’t challenging. When something is easy, it can get repetitive and boring. Luckily, a job in the Marines is the exact opposite of that. You have to go through numerous tests and challenges just to be accepted. Then, it gets even more challenging as you start your career. No two days will be the same; each one is filled with new obstacles and problems to solve. It’s an exciting and challenging career for those that want something a little different. If this sounds appealing to you and gets you all excited, you might have found your true calling in life.

Great Benefits
Another reason a career in the Marines is popular is because of all of its benefits. As with all armed forces jobs, you’ll be entitled to a large pension and early retirement. This means you can retire earlier than normal and have plenty of your life ahead of you to do the things you love. You’re also entitled to family healthcare and insurance, as well as financial help for buying a house. These are benefits you don’t get in most other jobs; they’re only for people serving in the armed forces. Joining the Marines also pays very well.

Well-Respected Career
When people hear that someone is in the Marines, their respect for them increases. You might not even know the person, but you respect that they’re off fighting for their country. If you join the Marines, you’re going into one of the most well-respected careers out there. Putting on the uniform will make feel a lot bigger and taller. You’ll grow in confidence knowing that people respect you and admire what you do. Even if you walk down the street wearing one of your marine hats, people will look up to you. If you want a career that people admire and makes a difference in so mane lives, then the Marines is the right choice for you.

Travel The World
You could be sent off to serve in countries you never thought you’d visit and joining the force means you get to see new sights and experience living in a different country for a sustained period of time. This is something that not a lot of careers can offer you. Most people end up working in the same place for years on end, without getting to travel. Here, you get to travel the world. 

Photo by Annie Spratt