A military recruiter keeps calling my house constantly?
A military recruiter keeps calling my house constantly?
Question by Vic25: A military recruiter keeps calling my house constantly?
I tell him that I am no longer interested. Then he starts up on the sales pitch that the government spent $ 80 for the night at Meps and I skipped it. With all due respect, does he think I will sign up if he keeps calling him. Why can’t he take a hint. I live in Michigan, the economy is hard nationwide right now. Therefore, I believe giving 4 years of my life to the military would be more of an impulse because job hunting is difficult.
What do you think?
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Answer by woodster
Dear Vic,
I don’t know your age but I’m guessing that you are young, smart, and a hard worker. But that is just a guess.
If you are planning to go to collage or University how do you plan on doing that ? It is very costly. Most likely you will have to take out a student loan that will take years to pay off.
Without a strong formal education or trade, you are doomed to low paying jobs all your life. You can go into the service and have the government pay for your education. Think about that. Think about that really hard.
Why not consider going into the Coast Guard and taking college courses while your in ? What is your passion in life ?
Once you find out what the ideal job for you is…then join the service and take courses that will help you achieve your life’s passion.?
I joined the service at age 17 and I’m so glad I did. That is when I became a man. It takes guts and determination to finish boot camp at age 17. It wasn’t easy. After I finished boot camp I went to two tech schools in two different states and saw allot of the United States. I was a medic and helped a lot of people in my 4 years. I’m very proud of that.
What are you going to do if you do not go into the military ?
Work at Burger King ? Your young. Go see the world and get your education paid for. Now that is smart.
This may not be the ” best answer ” in your own mind, but it is the best answer to have your education paid for which will help you later on in life.
Coast Guard…..look into it.
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honostly i think you should write them a letter saying ur not interested
Tell him that you want his C. O.’s phone number. He will likely stop.
I think you owe it to America to spend 4 yrs of y our life protecting and defending it. Nothing is free.
I spent 5, during the Nam era. At least you wont have snakes and spiders biting you the whole time you are there.
You better start hanging up on him!
They wil ship you to Iraq faster than you can turn around!
My son in law is on his 2nd deployment right now.
He’s trying to use guilt on you to get you to talk to him. Recruiters have ridiculously hard quotas to meet and they’ll do ANYTHING to keep you talking. Just let the phone go to voicemail and never return his call.
Either that, or tell him you can’t talk because you have an appointment with your shrink and then your heart doctor.
Tell him to take you off of his calling list and if he doesn’t then you will report him to the FTC and the Attorney General.
I had that problem to. I went to the recruiting office and told them to remove my details from their system. After 3 months of phone calls I just went down there.
Your right about the impulse thing. Im out of here personally. Australia sounds like a better place to be
i had the exact same problem as you…they talk to much bs its not even funny…on the phone when i say “no not interested” they keep talking and talking ….we set up an appoitment at my high school which i didnt go to..he called my house twice that eveing i didnt answer the phone and then he never called my home again!
If your really not interested. Ask to speak to his superior. Explain the situation and see what happens. Remember until you sign that line you don’t owe them anything.
Good luck.
Block his number. The suggestion to get his C.O.’s number is a good one too.
Ahhh yes, people not knowing when to be respectful and leave you alone. Normally when people do this, I have my 2 year old nephew answer and talk on the phone. He chatters on and on about god knows what and then eventually the caller gets frusterated and hangs up. After a few times they quit calling.
If you are not comfortable joining, you have no obligation to. People who feel pressured or guilted into joining often end up resenting and hating the military, you don’t want to be in that situation
I am an Army Vet. Apparently you were at one point thinking about going into the military. You don’t have to give four years of your life. There is always the National Guard or other options, such as two years. You are right, where you live is really hit hard for the job market. The Army is a good place to travel and see a lot. I enjoyed it and had a good time. It doesn’t have to be a forever thing. If you are not interested let them know once and for all. They cannot force you to do anything.
Good luck whichever decision you make. Remember though, they cannot force you to do anything. If you don’t want them to call state it plain and simple you do not want them to call again and they won’t. If they do tell them you will report them. I promise you they probably won’t call again.
Like I said, good luck no matter what you go!!!
You need to be firm. Tell them to stop calling or you will speak with his staff NCO IC. I had a recruiter who called me a few times after I graduated high school. I kept saying I was not interested. After the 3rd or 4th time I finally said “Look, I was an Army brat, I know the life style, I am not interested”. He laughed and said “Oh, an Army brat, I hear ya.” and I never got a call again. =)
He is just like the US. They can never stop even when they are loosing.
I got out of the Army in 1964 and they have been unable to replace me. They still call me once in a while to try to get me to come back in. They have even offered to promote me to private first class on a couple of occasions if I would come back in. I think they probably have you in mind as my replacement.
Tell that recruiter to call me. I actually want to serve my country.
depends how long you think economic downturn/stagnation will last
if economy picks up steam before the next
BIG SWINDLE
beats going to JOB FAIRS
and you don’t have to go into army
and you don’t have to choose MOS/Rating that will get you killed.
If you really have a problem with him, tell him in person, block his number or report him to the Navy Recruiting Command . What he is doing is illegal, it’s called harassment.
Totally ypur choice and if you’re not ready for it than you’re not ready.
You have every right to change your mind. Don’t feel ashamed and don’t let others make you feel that way. Joining up is a very big decision and very life altering. I rather have somebody join because they wanted to, than somebody who didn;t, but felt pressured to do so.
If he calls you again, tell him you are gay. I am not trying to be funny. It should work. If you don’t want to go that route, tell them you are blind in one eye or have very bad asthma. All three excuses mentioned are all instant disqualifiers.
Just remember—30-40 years down the road, when your grandchidren ask you “Grandpa, were you in the war?” you will have to tell them “No, I was going to join, but then changed my mind”. The military is something to be proud of, and it will take better care of you than Detroit will right now.
Think about it, and don’t let the recruiters push you around. You tell them you will see them when you are good and ready.
Sgt, USMC 0311 Infantry
2001-2005, 2008-present.
fonz is correct, calling his C.O will get him into a good load…..ask for that # and he’ll stop
really shouldnt have signed up for MEPS and skipped it tho