Okay I posted before that I was attempting to get into the Marines with a felony waiver, and I just got an offer today to join the reserves as a mechanic instead of active duty infantry (which is what I want) should I just be thankful and take the offer or hold out for my next waiver submission and hope that it goes through for active duty? SSgt wants me to go the 21st of this month! (very soon) I really don't mind as long as I'm a Marine. I know I can augment after so much time but I really don't know too much about the reserves and I have a few questions about that too:
1. Is it possible to get a full-time job in the reserves (i.e. working at the base) - I will most likely be a diesel engine mechanic and if its possible how hard is it to get it? (full time job)
2. How does the pay compare (not that its a huge issue but its still nice to know)
3. Do benefits change with reserves?
4. Is it harder to gain rank/rate as a reservist?
Any help/suggestions/answers would be GREATLY appreciated.
1. Is it possible to get a full-time job in the reserves (i.e. working at the base) - I will most likely be a diesel engine mechanic and if its possible how hard is it to get it? (full time job)
2. How does the pay compare (not that its a huge issue but its still nice to know)
3. Do benefits change with reserves?
4. Is it harder to gain rank/rate as a reservist?
Any help/suggestions/answers would be GREATLY appreciated.