Do they give up?

[ElroyJetson]

Military Recruiters do not take no for an answer, man. I was intrested in joining the Marines early last year being in high school, went and talked with a recruiter, totally seemed like they we're rushing me to join and sign up and not giving me time. Well I just woke up one day decided it wasn't what I wanted, spent 2 hours listening to a recruiter tell me why I should do it, there's no negative consequences, the whole nine yards. But I just didn't want to. Well fast forward to 2 month's ago. I got the call from the recruiter trying to talk me into it, told him no thanks I'm happy with where my future is heading as of right now, and haven't heard from him till today. Calls me up and asks me some questions, then starts trying to recruit me again, I'm the type of person who hates to say no to things, but with this I found enough courage to say no in the past, well he wouldn't give up on me. He starts scheduling an appointment for us two to meet at his office without even asking me if I was intrested, with him not grasping me telling him I'm not intrested, I feel like I just gotta ignore the calls now. I told him I'd call him and let him know about scheduling an appointment, I plan on not calling, any idea's on how I can just get it clear that I don't want to join the military? These guy's don't take no for an answer.

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Military Recruiters do not take no for an answer, man. I was intrested in joining the Marines early last year being in high school, went and talked with a recruiter, totally seemed like they we're rushing me to join and sign up and not giving me time. Well I just woke up one day decided it wasn't what I wanted, spent 2 hours listening to a recruiter tell me why I should do it, there's no negative consequences, the whole nine yards. But I just didn't want to. Well fast forward to 2 month's ago. I got the call from the recruiter trying to talk me into it, told him no thanks I'm happy with where my future is heading as of right now, and haven't heard from him till today. Calls me up and asks me some questions, then starts trying to recruit me again, I'm the type of person who hates to say no to things, but with this I found enough courage to say no in the past, well he wouldn't give up on me. He starts scheduling an appointment for us two to meet at his office without even asking me if I was intrested, with him not grasping me telling him I'm not intrested, I feel like I just gotta ignore the calls now. I told him I'd call him and let him know about scheduling an appointment, I plan on not calling, any idea's on how I can just get it clear that I don't want to join the military? These guy's don't take no for an answer.

No offense, but it's time to man up.

Take his call next time and tell him very bluntly that you have no interest whatsoever in joining the Marines right now. Tell him simply that he's wasting his time and resources in trying to recruit you.

Finally, tell him that if anything ever changes in regard to your interest with the Marines, you'll call him.

I have little tolerance for stuff like this. Once you stand up to the person and make your intentions clear, they will usually take their time and energy elsewhere.

[mattsb84]

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Say "Not interested" and hang up.

I had to deal with it as well.

[jeremym480]

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No offense, but it's time to man up.

Take his call next time and tell him very bluntly that you have no interest whatsoever in joining the Marines right now. Tell him simply that he's wasting his time and resources in trying to recruit you.

Tell him that if he calls again, you'll see what you can do about getting a restraining order. Honestly, it sounds extreme, but if it's as bad as you say, I'd do it. If it's making you post a thread here asking how you can get this guy off of your back, perhaps more extreme measures need to be taken.

Finally, tell him that if anything ever changes in regard to your interest with the Marines, you'll call him.

I have little tolerance for stuff like this. Once you stand up to the person and make your intentions clear, they will usually take their time and energy elsewhere.

This. I'd probably leave out the part about the restraining order. However, I'd definitely quit being passive aggressive and give him a firm "Not interested. If anything changes I'LL let YOU know".

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This. I'd probably leave out the part about the restraining order. However, I'd definitely quit being passive aggressive and give him a firm "Not interested. If anything changes I'LL let YOU know".

Yeah, that was a little extreme, even for me.

[jeremym480]

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Yeah, that was a little extreme, even for me.

If he kept calling and being overly persistent then I'd use it but, for now I'd keep that card in my back pocket.

[ElroyJetson]

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If he calls back I'm going to him I have no intrest what so ever anymore and hang up.

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If he calls back I'm going to him I have no intrest what so ever anymore and hang up.

There you go.

[ElroyJetson]

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There you go.

Only due to the fact that you motivated me like my coaches used to do before big games.

[VDusen04]

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Bummer. Definitely have to go big and be straight up about it. All salesmen are just looking for that little glimpse of light and it seems you are providing that.

I was always so paranoid about that military stuff. I never wrote my name on anything associated with the Army, Marines, etc. I respect the services but I know well enough that I don't belong in them and I certainly don't want people badgering me in this regard.

Prettayyy, pretttayyyyy interesting in how the Army tries to reel folk in. My senior year in high school they came in and set up a really elaborate obstacle course in our gym. All my friends just wanted to try it out for fun. Obviously, all they had to do in order to give it a shot was record their names, addresses and phone numbers. I remember thinking it was so shameless on the Army's part, but it worked. I didn't go within 100 yards of the gym that day though.

[Buckeyes_Doc]

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Yeah don't lead them on or anything. Just tell them you are not interested, stop calling, and you will call them if interested. Any hope you give them that you will sign they will keep calling you.

[TracerBullet]

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Bummer. Definitely have to go big and be straight up about it. All salesmen are just looking for that little glimpse of light and it seems you are providing that.

I was always so paranoid about that military stuff. I never wrote my name on anything associated with the Army, Marines, etc. I respect the services but I know well enough that I don't belong in them and I certainly don't want people badgering me in this regard.

Prettayyy, pretttayyyyy interesting in how the Army tries to reel folk in. My senior year in high school they came in and set up a really elaborate obstacle course in our gym. All my friends just wanted to try it out for fun. Obviously, all they had to do in order to give it a shot was record their names, addresses and phone numbers. I remember thinking it was so shameless on the Army's part, but it worked. I didn't go within 100 yards of the gym that day though.

We used to get free stuff for doing a certain amount of push-ups during lunch when they came to my high school.

[N51_rob]

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One of my firends who I was staioned with in Hawaii went to recruit after we left Hawaii. He wanted to go back home and in our Rate (job) the only way he could get to Illinois, is to be a recruiter. I think that this guy harassing you may just need to fill his quota. My friend from what he tells me has never really pursued someone once they say they don't want to or have no interest. But if someone is on the fence then they will call a full court press. Navy recruiters are required to put in 2 people a month 24 a year. Even if you put in 10 in one month you will still be expected to put in atleast 2 a month. I would recomend that you call the recruiting office and ask to speak to his supervisor. If that doens't work I would say go to the recruiting distrtict and let them know you feel that you are being harrassed.

Having said that recruting sucks. You are dealing primarily with kids that change thier minds every 20 seconds. Derek has told me stories of waking up at 2 am to meet a kid to take him to the local processing center. Long story short this kid didn't call him till 7 am to say that his Girlfriend didn't want him to go into the military. Derek says okay and gives him one of his cards says to call him if he changes his mind. Kid calls him 3 months after graduation, GF is off at college breaks up with him and he needs a job, because parents are gonna kick him out after 18th Bday. He starts the process all over again to get him into the Navy and with a decent job. Goes to meet him again. This kid stands him up again, this time though he doesn't call him or anything just disapears.

Point of my story is that yes recruiters can be pushy, and persistant, but 99% of the people that take recruiting orders at the end of thier 3 year tour hate the job, and hate dealing with the civilians that they encounter. It cuts both way, but you need to talk to this guys supervisor and ask to have the calls stop.

[Cusefan]

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We used to get free stuff for doing a certain amount of push-ups during lunch when they came to my high school.

I think my school had way to many rich kids for the Military to come and try to recruit us... Here is the deal, being a recruiter is a pretty sweet gig, you get free food at restaurants, free housing, company car, and bonuses.

Right now recruiters are not going crazy like they used to during the Iraq War when no one was joining, this crappy economy has been a boon for the Military. I am actually surprised they are pestering you, you probably fit the Marines bill... But just like everyone else said, just tell them point blank, you are done with them. Just tell them you started doing drugs and they will back off.

[Buckeyes_Doc]

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I think my school had way to many rich kids for the Military to come and try to recruit us... Here is the deal, being a recruiter is a pretty sweet gig, you get free food at restaurants, free housing, company car, and bonuses.

Right now recruiters are not going crazy like they used to during the Iraq War when no one was joining, this crappy economy has been a boon for the Military. I am actually surprised they are pestering you, you probably fit the Marines bill... But just like everyone else said, just tell them point blank, you are done with them. Just tell them you started doing drugs and they will back off.

I would love to be a recruiter right now. I'm not sure about other branches but the Navy is having no problem getting people to join. We are overmanned in a lot of ratings.