Victory Soldier
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I'm sorry to hear your life is such a mess at such a young age.
But if you want to get away from BS, the Marine Corps is not the way to do it.
Go Army! Far less BS.
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lynchburgbull
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i saw some of the idiots answers......probably just idiots and asses that dont have a life.
your 17...........graduated yet
mom and dad know and say yes or no ?
why nothing to live for, i WANT TO KNOW THE ANSWER HERE. im guess i girl ? guess what at that age i didnt either, and since then im 46 now its had ups and downs, well guess what it happens, thats life, sorry if that doesnt help. but ..........IM GLAD I DIDNT DO WHAT I THOUGHT BACK THEN. ups and downs highs and lows...............oh hell yes..........roller coaster .........hell yes.
if your mentally able and prepared for the military............HELL YES GO FOR IT !............. the benifits are great, the schooling you canb get after your tour and mybe during is great...........is there a chance you will get dead........YEP ! YOU GOT A BETTER WAY TO GO THAN HELPING THE POOR AND OPPRESSED AND SERVING YOUR COUNTRY !
the military will put you thru hell.........you will be a better person and better off when you get out.............no question about it. i have not been there wnated to join back in 81 my dad stopped me said i would nt be able to deal with the **** they dish out in boot camp.........now i wil never know.
good luck ........let me know
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conranger1
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At 17 you are still a kid and have no idea, what life can offer you!
The military have no need for depressive maniacs, whats to stop you, if in the military from wasting some of your own people just because you cant take it, or are having a bad hair day??
Go see a shrink!!!
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israel_playboy69
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if you want to go ,and you think it good for you go , because will feel bad,. like if you get marrie or something else. dont be stuped ever one have somethng to live for. go if you think is good for you.
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xyz
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I would suggest you think this over real well, but if you decide to go in you will come out a very differant person....I am not saying exactly good. but differant..
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marlenchia_71
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you are 17, you have plenty to live for. if you think running away will be better instead of dealing with what is going on. than i say go for more bs in your life in join the marines. but remember....life is for living and growing, if you run from things now how will you handle more complicated issues? are you being abused(sexually or mentally)? if you are, there are places for you to go to. talk to someone you trust and make up your own mind about what is right for you.
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Nordyluvr
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this is difficult. my dad joined to army at 17. now if ur gonna use the army to get away from everything in ur life, dont. soldiers who have fought have seen things that torment them for the rest of their lives. trust me. if its something ur really into to serve for ur country, then go right ahead if u dont have college options really deeply think about it. its a very big risk joining the army and can be very stressful. but if u dont really have anything to live 4, u decide
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Captain
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You shouldn't do anything based on the reason you have nothing to live for. You should something that makes you want to live. If joining the Marines will make you enjoy life, you should do it. I think it possibly would, build friendships, achieve things, make you feel like a whole person, I guess. Sometimes it takes change for people to find something they have been needing. Maybe you'll do ok in college or working at a restaraunt. There's lots of paths in life. Just don't choose the path out of desperation or fear. Have some optimism.
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PRC47 GRUNT
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Do you for 1 minute think that things will get better in the Corps? You are joining for ALL the wrong reasons son!! You want the French Foreign Legion!! You are going to find BULLSH*T everywhere and anywhere! NO BULLSH*T!!
I wish I had your time in life knowing what I know now....it is far from over pal and it does get better at sometime ...IF...you make it so! Join the Marines because you want to .... not because you HAVE to!!
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Spitfire
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just do what ur good at
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EddyJ
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No, you should seek professional counseling. The Marines, and for that matter, all branches of the military do not want people with nothing to live for. Those are the type of people that not only get themselves killed, but get others killed as well. 17 years of age is too young to decide you have nothing to live for and you should get help to find out why you feel this way.
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Jeese
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Research all of your options and pick the best one for you.
Just remember that unlike most things, if you change your mind, getting out of the service is near impossible.
They do give you a pretty sweet GI bill to use for schooling though. I know someone who just got out of the navy with a ~$80,000 G.I. bill.
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onegater
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I was in the same boat as you were. I didn't have any idea what I was going to do after I graduated from high school. My parents and I didn't have any money for college and my grades in high school were mediocre. So I joined the Marines and it was a great experience. It gave me confidence and showed me that I can do a lot of things I didn't think I could do. It re-motivated me and made me believe in myself. It exposed me to many places and peoples. So after I got out I decided to go back to college because I wasn't afraid of the World anymore and the Marine Corps taught me that I can do a lot of things that I didn't think I could do if I just worked hard and believed in myself.
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maribeth
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No. You are clearly not ready yet. You need to find out who you are first, then find out if that's where you are supposed to be in your life.
You do have many things to live for. Just wait it out. Life is full of deserts we have to go through.
Running away solves nothing, and if you want to be a Marine, you'll need to be clear on what you are about and where you want to go.
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Cinner
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At 17 you have things to live for that you are just not aware of yet!!!! You should only join the military if it is something that you really WANT to do, not for an escape. What happens if you're more miserbale in the Marines than you were before? You can't just quit. But if it's something that you've always wanted to do then they could do wonderful things for your life. Please DON'T GIVE UP AT 17!!!!! Things will get better!!!! Good luck, I'll be praying for you!!!!
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Carol I
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go to skool ...
get a diploma and then get a job sum where or go to college dont you want a pretty wife???(u kno they go for rich guys...lol)
or children who say"my daddy makes alot of money to get me stuff...my moms just there xD
you have so much to do and live for look for ways to be a slacker and make money xD
dont give up on life like that !!
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kosmik2001
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If you have nothing to live for I don't the military is the place for you. No one wants a guy that doesn't care, he will get others killed. Go in the military because you belive in what they are doing, you want to learn a trade, and you're up for a lot of hard physical labor. If you want to be successful you had better be prepared to study hard, also... I have two grandsons in the Marines now. It is one of the more difficult to be accepted to at this time. The Army will take almost anyone but I do think you still must have a diploma or a GED. Remember the sign-up is a six year commintment at this time. Can you see yourself doing this at least until your 23?
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Magic 8 Ball: The Witch is In
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LOL you don't know what BS is til you have been around the Military! It is a great opportunity though.
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Darby
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Well, Shaun, you actually have the best part of your life ahead of you. You can do whatever you want to when you turn 18. If you are having trouble with school, look into the external high school diploma program or see about moving over to the tech part of your high school and study a trade like electrician, plumbing or HVAC or check with your community college and see what kind of trades they are offering and ask if they know if anybody is looking for an apprentice. Be grateful for what you do have. Trials and tribulations make up stronger people. So learn from whatever you are going through and make the best of every day and even in crappy situations make the best of it. If you are having trouble at home, ask them what you can do to make it better. Pitch in and help out, be respectful. work really, really hard at your education. God bless and pray for strength and guidance.
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Shiningami_Gurl
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I'm not sure about the Marines but any kind of military service might be able to solve your problems. I know how hard it is to be 17, in a life that is WAY less then perfect, and really have nothing to lose. I did join the Army at 17...got my University for free and I'm now a teacher in China. I wanted to do something more then what life was giving me...but I had no way to get it. My family couldn't send me to university, I couldn't find a real job other than flippng burgers and I didn't want to have to stay in such a small town for the rest of my life. I went into PATRIOT Missiles because I wanted to go into combat (I kind of had a death wish at the time)...and since that was the closest I could get to it being a woman I went for it. I had the best time of my life and will never regret it. It got me on track and I have had to never look back at my old life.
But you don't have to go combat...there are a lot of safer jobs out there. And I would stay away from the Marines...they are not the sanest bunch of people out there. Also if you do decide to go into the military...don't quit, you'll regret it. It may not be perfect and it may be hard at times but once you've finsihed your time you will thank yourself for seeing it through. It will give you a direction and focus not only in your life but also self respect and pride. And plus there is a lot of time to party and have fun with your new "family"...because in the end that's what they are.
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cprucka
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OMG! 17 ? Are you homeless? You have no friends? Are you still in school? No relatives? No animals? You need to get some medical help. You on drugs? They have support groups for them too. You have alot to live for, you are only 17. It can't be that bad. Wait till you are 65 yrs old. OMG!
You have to have a high school education to get into the service. Hang in there. Time makes everything better. Just be patient. God loves you! Ask him for help. You have to ask to recieve. Blessed Be!
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pipatic
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why do you think you have nothing to live for ???
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billy d
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There are a lot of ways to get away from dissatisfaction in your life, but you should concentrate on getting rid of them instead.
Know that if you join the Marines you may not come home alive.
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lana s
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Oh man, look here---I just lost my husband, we had been married almost 25 years, Now no money, never know if I can pay bills or buy groceries.. I have epilepsy, severe heart trouble, and many more things, I doubt you deal with. There are things still to live for.
Everyday is a new blessing of life for you and each day is what you make it. This is probably all over some girl, forget it, she couldn't be worth it. If you would like to talk, mail me===
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Lust_Murder
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Yes, if you really feel that way. The Marines might give you a new sense of purpose.
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golden gate chick
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believe it or not, you're probably gonna meet up with a whole lot more bs in the marines.
if you have nothing to live for, (forgive me for playing the obvious card) find something to live for.
if the marines is good for you, do it
but if you're using it as an escape, its not gonna work.
if you try to help others, when others depend on you
(not to an outrageous degree) it is extremely rewarding
and to me, that is definently something to live for.
and wait till your 21, thats when things get interesting. ;)
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jessicas127
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It depends. If u want to do it but if u want to go to college and get a good job do that. Good luck!!!
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idono
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dude you're bearly 17 and allready feel you have nothing to live for? you better find something quick before you go insane.
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Alex
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Marines they'll give you something to do...
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Uncle Dud
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In sorry to hear you feel that way. I'm 60 have trouble hearing and walking but I look forward to every day.
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Jason
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I was 17 when I joined the Marines. I thought I had nothing to live for also. 30 years and 5 great kids later, I am grateful for every moment.
Semper Fi
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