Normal for recruiter to text you?

Question

well i haven't been answering his calls because ive been really busy and he texted me just saying "hello chance this is Sgt puller with the marines. we heard that you requested some information online? where you wanting to be a Marine or something? lol" that was the exact text message i didn't know if it was normal or not for them to do that? i would have answerd but i cant cause normally when he calls im at work...and when i get out the station is closed so...yeah..but is that normal?

Answer 1

If you requested info online, you are considered a HOT lead. You initiated contact to learn more. If you haven't been answering calls, they will text and use any other available means to contact you for the information you requested. I was an Army recruiter for almost 4 years and our office was next to the other services. Recruiters know you work and will accommodate your schedule. They are usually in the office 8 am- 8 pm, some even longer. They will work Saturday and Sunday too if needed. Recruiting is very demanding.

Answer 2

They will get in contact with you anyway they can. I know that the recruiters offices are open most of the day so you saying you cannot find any time through out your day to call him back seems unrealistic. Sense you requested information you shouldn't waste their time by allowing them to keep calling you when you are not replying. If you are no longer interest at least call and let the guy know.  

Answer 3

YES, you requested information...now man up and allow him to do his job and provide you with the information YOU requested!  Furthermore the station has an answering machine AND I would be willing to bet that when the SGT called you to follow up on YOUR request for information, he left you a voicemail with his govt issued cell phone number.

Oh and furthermore, here you are in the middle of the day, when his office is open, you don't have time to make a phone call but you have time to post on Y!A?

Go sell stupid somewhere else!