Post marine career prospects

[lodgi]

Well ive signed up to do my A-Levels. I can't see me finishing them to tell you the truth but I'll need them for when I leave the Marines (If I join them). I'm wondering, what options does a career in the marines leave open to you? Would it open a pathway to maybe a security career? I was watching this program about Paul McCartney's wedding and he had a big security firm come in and it said they were all ex paras. Whats the chances of getting to do something like that?

[davo141]

i am also joining the marines hopfully and was wondering what you ex-bootnecks did upon leaving. i was thinking, if i get in then out young enough, armed policeor something similar to that?

cheers, dave

[gash-hand]

I can only speak of my experiences, being in the Corps doesn't automatically open any doors for you when you leave (SF may be different) but my time in the Corps definetly gave me the confidence to apply for jobs I wouldn't have contemplated before.

It really depends on what you've set your sights on, theres loads of ex-servicemen that go into security but you don't have to be ex military to do it - the guy next door to me has been on the circuit for 2 years now and he has quite a few civvies working alongside him.

Quite a few join the police or fire service but I never really liked the idea of swapping one uniform for another. Myself, I went into IT which is OK but a bit boring at times.

Dunno really if its a long term carreer choice your after then either join up with the intention of doing 22 years, don't join and start your career now or join up have a laugh but keep on top of your skills so when you come out you'll be employable.

[lodgi]

What about a personal trainer or something like that?

[mark_glasgow]

lodgi if you wanted to become a PT after you leave why dont you if you get in, specialise in that area?
if you left the marines you would have to go back to college and get your diploma so i dont think it would help a great deal by being an ex- marine.

mark

[TheCount]

If you buy the Times there are a number of Jobs for trained specialist soldiers abroad, basically mercenaries.

The Arabs will pay you £250,000 a year to train their troops and from I've been told Marines are highly sort after.

It all depends on your morals and political standing.

[mark_glasgow]

250k is alot of money compared to a marines salary but as you said it is a matter of principles which i dont think i could do but 250k a year would come in handy

[Mike]

Hi Lodgi... ... Other than security and other forces related 2nd careers have a look at the following URL under my name Mike O
Good luck
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[lodgi]

I dont especially wanna be a PT, but I'm being realistic here and I dont't know if I would want to stay in for the full 22 years. I'm just wondering what career options if any does an ex marine have (with CGSE's and A Levels)?

[ash2003]

My dad is a Human Resources manager for a company. He would much rather take on ex-military servicemen because he knows how high standard they are. With GCSE's and A levels realistically I don't think you'll have a problem finding a career. They always prioritise an ex-military over a civilian if you match their qualifications and track record.

Ash

[Dolly Gray]

The best bet if you are joining up is to forget all about what you want to do in either 9 14 or 22 years. There is a lot of good times to be crammed into life before worrying about what you will do when you come outside.

Things change very quickly in the last few years that you are in the corps and if you make full use of what is on offer for the last two years then you will maybe find something that suits you. The only problem is is that the last two years just seems to zap by and you find yourself running around wishing you had started earlier.

The biggest problem in coming out is learning how to understand civvies cause they certainly don't understand us and they are so easy to hate.

[mark_glasgow]

i honestly dont have a clue on what i would want to do if i left the marines(thats if i get it).
i have just fininshed my HND college course in proffesional photography but i dont think i would want to pursue that after being a marine it would have to be somethin more active.
im totally focused on joining the corps so it doesnt really come into my mind on what i would want to do.

mark

[barryc]

Mark,

If you think photography after the Corps needs to be dull and boring, have a word with Pasha, I'm sure he has found a fair share of adrenaline flowing whilsy employed as a photographer.

Barry

[Dave_Billing]

Mark,

If you think photography after the Corps needs to be dull and boring, have a word with Pasha, I'm sure he has found a fair share of adrenaline flowing whilsy employed as a photographer.

Barry

Quite right, some eedjut has to take those pictures that appear in the National Geographic. I know a guy who takes pictures of marine mammals for NG. Seems to me that RM training would stand you in good stead for that kind of active photography.

If you want excitement it is out there if you're prepared to seek it out. How about the guys who put out oil rig fires.

At one time my son wanted to be a paleontologist (bone digger). Well he already dives and climbs mountains so it seems to me he is already a good candidate for someone looking for bone diggers to work in extreeme environments. Now all he needs is his BSc and PhD. Easy!