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Originally posted by Seaver
Rodney, many people go into recruitment because it is one of the fastest pipelines to advancement. Others do it because of family, or because of some nice pay bonuses.
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That is 100% wrong. I know several recruiters, I got out of the Marine Corps after 8 years because I didn't want that job. Nobody wants that job, but in order to stay competitive for promotion you have to do a "B billet" (recruiter, drill instructor, or embassy duty). If you don't get promoted you are forced out. In the Corps they have whats called a recruiter screening team, and when your name gets on that list you are doomed. Recruiting is the toughest, most stressful job on the planet. Imagine working 7 days a week, 12 or more hours a day for 3 years. You are required to "sell so many units" a month or your career is basically over. These recruiters are doing whatever they need to to support their families. My best friend was recruiter of the year for 2 years in a row and then one month he missed his quota and he was treated like the biggest shitbird in the world, by his Sergeant Major and CO. Alot of recruiters end up divorced, or in therapy because of the job, and like I said before NOBODY wants to be a recruiter but it is neccesary.