actively serving in the military?
2006-08-10 11:32:46 · 12 answers · asked by starling_night614 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
what about placing them on military bases to work as a civilian? Its something they would be customed to and still in the same line of work. ie, fix trucks, equipment that will be shipped overseas to a war, etc.
2006-08-10 11:43:53 · update #1
I believe that it would be nice but you ARE talking about the government so you could probably ask but would they listen?
Also I am not sure they number of availible jobs resembles the number of personnel at the end of their service.
2006-08-10 11:41:59 · answer #1 · answered by jasonp2020 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way.
They have WORKED in the military. After they stop working, they should be on their own finding a job. Just as any civilian would have to do.
You don't work for McDonalds for a year. Then have them say, "Hey, how about I help you find a job now that you're leaving?"
Being in the military is a job, pure and simple. They are getting paid for their time and effort, as anyone working any other job.
2006-08-10 11:40:05 · answer #2 · answered by drizzt_234 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are already some breaks for veterans. Low interest home loans, money for college education, etc.
One of the job breaks is that when a veteran applies for a job at the Post Office he gets a 5 point bonus on his test score, 10 points if he is disabled.
I think all those things are a good idea.
2006-08-10 11:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by Doctor Hand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not the governments responsibility to find anyone jobs, even veterans. To provide things like jobs to just veterans and other military personnel and nobody else is not an American ideal and the government would be severely criticized for it.
2006-08-10 11:41:35 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, one of the nasty side effects of post traumatic stress disorder
is that people have a hard time holding onto jobs.
However, would you have the government always provide
that job no matter how many times the guy quit? Got drugged
out?
I would much rather the military concentrate on returning
their personel as healthy and non-traumatized to the working
market than give them safe places and let them suffer for
the rest of their lives.
2006-08-10 11:40:39 · answer #5 · answered by Elana 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When you getting ready to get out, you have to take a training called TAP. Transition Assistance Program. This prepares you to enter the civilian community and get a job.
2006-08-10 11:44:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting concept. I don't think across the board they should, but for veterans who have been disabled by the war, or those who have lost their jobs because of being called up to serve in the war - I think it would be justified.
2006-08-10 11:40:12 · answer #7 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. You apply like everybody else. You will get points for your military service though, that's a plus over someone who has not served.
2006-08-10 11:38:02 · answer #8 · answered by robert43041 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. But I do think the government should do a lot more for soldiers coming back from wartime experience. This has nothing to do with patriotism and everything to do with being there for someone else. It is criminal what we are asking soldiers to do for us today. And even more criminal to not be there for them when they return.
2006-08-10 11:43:34 · answer #9 · answered by wally 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
should help them find a career path other than serving in the armed forces. make their transition to civilian life more easier. but in reality all they'll do is give them some money and say thanks for the help.
2006-08-10 11:38:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋