Student's Unexpected Response to Army Recruiter's Offer

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses a participant's unexpected interaction with an Army recruiter, highlighting their humorous response to the recruiter's inquiry about school funding. Other participants contribute their thoughts on handling such calls and share their own experiences with telemarketers.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal, Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their experience of receiving a call from an Army recruiter and how they caught the recruiter off guard by mentioning their physical limitations due to a past accident.
  • Another participant humorously suggests presenting a business opportunity to the recruiter as a playful response.
  • Several users mention the idea of getting on a do not call list as a way to avoid such calls in the future.
  • One participant expresses enjoyment in playfully engaging with telemarketers during such calls.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on how to handle unsolicited calls, with some participants advocating for playful engagement while others suggest opting out through official channels.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences with telemarketing calls, particularly from military recruiters, and the varied reactions to such interactions.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants in the community who have had similar experiences with telemarketers or are interested in humorous anecdotes about unsolicited calls may find this thread engaging.

Chef_2_Four
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So I got a phone call this morning from a Sergeant from the Army. He said yeah so you are a student at KSU right and I said yes. Well I wanted to know if you wanted to set up an interview about learning how you can get your school paid for blah blah. My response, well I have a whole bunch of hardware in my leg from a car accident (very true!), and I missing all the cartlidge under my knee so I can't run very well since the bones rub (true again!). I wish I could have recorded his response. He was like oh well uh do you know anyone else that would be interested. It was funny because I caught him off guard I guess!!
 
Did you tell him that you had a wonderful business opportunity to talk with him about? Something that he could begin now and continue well after he retired from the military?
 
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raebates said:
Did you tell him that you had a wonderful business opportunity to talk with him about? Something that he could begin now and continue well after he retired from the military?
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Nope didn't think about that!
 
get yourself on the do not call list.

i bellieve the website is www.donotcall.gov
 
But it's so much fun to mess with their heads when they call. :)
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the student's unexpected response to the army recruiter's offer?

The student expressed a strong desire to pursue a different career path that did not involve military service, citing personal goals and aspirations that aligned more with civilian life.

Why did the student choose to decline the army recruiter's offer?

The student declined the offer because they felt that joining the army did not align with their long-term career objectives and personal values, preferring to explore educational opportunities instead.

How did the army recruiter react to the student's response?

The army recruiter was initially surprised by the student's decision but maintained professionalism, acknowledging the student's right to choose their own path and offering to provide information about alternative programs.

What factors influenced the student's decision regarding military service?

Factors influencing the student's decision included family expectations, personal interests in other fields, and a desire for a different lifestyle that did not involve military commitments.

What lessons can be learned from this student's interaction with the army recruiter?

This interaction highlights the importance of understanding one's own goals and values, the need for open communication in recruitment processes, and the respect for individual choices in career paths.

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