Im in a fork in the road..

[itsbob (Premo)]

Originally Posted by flyingdog

My military experience is only from those I know who HATE the recruitment rotation b/c they are made to sell a bag of goods different than the person gets and that person isn't wise enough to realize the whole picture. JMO and since I was asked, I will offer it.

I actually found out you're a lot more successful if you tell the kids EXACTLY what to expect. Tell them and their parents how basic training SUCKS, and how they are going to feel the entire time.

Tell them, Yes, you can be deployed, and you may have to sacrifice air conditioning, heat and running water sometimes weeks at a time, and you might get shot at. Parents already know that, and if you tell them or the kid anything different you've lost all of your credibility.

[cyberB2008]

Well that's comforting.

[SShewbert]

Originally Posted by itsbob

I actually found out you're a lot more successful if you tell the kids EXACTLY what to expect. Tell them and their parents how basic training SUCKS, and how they are going to feel the entire time.

Tell them, Yes, you can be deployed, and you may have to sacrifice air conditioning, heat and running water sometimes weeks at a time, and you might get shot at. Parents already know that, and if you tell them or the kid anything different you've lost all of your credibility.

Were you a recuriter?

[itsbob (Premo)]

Originally Posted by SShewbert

Were you a recuriter?

For a few years, until I retired.

[SShewbert]

Originally Posted by itsbob

For a few years, until I retired.

Ok thats what I was thinking from your posts. Knowing so much about all the jobs in the Army and all.