My husband joined the Army a few years ago. He had been injured for about 15 months and is now healing. It looks like we will not face the medical discharge we were so sure would happen. He only has a few more months before he will be "returned to active duty" and his window for re-enlistment is open. Should we re-enlist for the security or should we start all over in the civilan world again? They are offering 20K bonus payment or our base of choice....go civilian and we don't get anything except for what we have saved. Any opinions would be helpful for us to make this decision as a family. Thanks!
2006-11-17 19:09:42 · 11 answers · asked by Older Sister 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Okay, we have been married for 10 years. At the seven year mark, my husband enlisted. We have two children (6 & 8) who have adjusted well to military life but really miss family back home. We are stationed overseas right now and have already faced one year long deployment. I hope this helps with a little personal info.
If you say re-enlist, why? We need reasons to put on our pros and cons list! Thanks!
2006-11-17 19:22:39 · update #1
Think about this, is there any other job that will pay you while you are hurt for 15 months? Is there any job where they will pay you 20k just for working for them for a few more years? Is there any other job that will give you money for a house (BAH) or give you a house to live in. That is what made me re-enlist.
2006-11-18 08:41:02 · answer #1 · answered by b2loader 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Reup for YOUR reasons. Money is not everything. The Army will pay you and will work you to get what they have invested in. Only you will know when it is time to leave the Army. Don't be pressured into anything. If your hubby loves (I did say loves) his job and you can deal with all the Army has to offer (good and bad), then go for it. Also, it depends upon how long he has in the Army. I have 15 yrs in so getting out now would not be wise. There are many pros and cons to the Army, but you have to weigh your options. Hope this helps.
2006-11-18 07:44:27 · answer #2 · answered by saegc7 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would mean you and he are in your late twenties and early thirties. That is a rough time to be starting over with no skills.
But facing going back to Iraq again with a family. I don't know about that either.
Why not check out the Air Force and see what it has to offer you all.
Also you might want to check in on reenlisting for electronics technician schools.or some type of aviation school like aircraft mechanic schools. Aircraft electronics schools. Things like that. The Army has a lot of aircraft, both helicopter and fixed wing.
If you all reenlist make it worth your while get all the schooling the Army has to offer.
When I was in the service I knew several NCO's that had been in the service 16 years and out of those 16 years they had spent 12 years sitting in class rooms. And almost all them were Army schools.
Another option is the Coast Guard. Check in on reenlisting with them with a guarantee for Fire Control Technician school. It is a good all around electronics school.
2006-11-17 20:26:56 · answer #3 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
well, let me start off by saying this: i was active army for 10 years i have 4 kids, and thought there was security until i retired (after 20) but, things change and there's no stability in any job.....the military has alot of plus's........and alot of minus's....unless your husband is in a trade skill where there's a demand in the outside world, it's gonna be rough....i was told: wow 10 yers military service as a computer analyst you'll have no problem finding that "dream job" in the outside world......well, i found out that's not all that true....alot of what the military deal's with is not the same unless you have an employer who's military wise. it's hard to put on a resume that you've done this ,that and the other....cause it's diffrent.....language and tactics are not user friendly........i would suggest you talk about the pro's and con's with your spouse, military does have alot of benefits.........civilian life does as well, just depends on the job field......i'd say: re-enlist! support your local troop's fighting in iraq and afganistan bring our soldier's home alive and safe. thank you for being there for your husband and defending our country. we will take care of those who take care of others! i hope this help's. ssg lemay u.s army reservist.
2006-11-17 19:52:27 · answer #4 · answered by oifgijane 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
don't know anything about you or your husband .. theres no problem re-enlisting ,... got a lot of pluses not many minus's, the civilian world can be pretty tough to get ahead ...
not easy to give pros and cons better off talking to personal you live and work with, but must admit you have to think of the kids, i found that the kids were usually more adaptable than the parents tho.. and i my own opinion children were better people with military experience
2006-11-17 19:25:06 · answer #5 · answered by nzcrusty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I stayed for 26 years in the Corps and it was not easy but looking back I'm glad I did stay. After 20 plus it sure is nice too see the check every month and it sure frees up your choices for the rest of your life after the military.
2006-11-17 20:49:32 · answer #6 · answered by Dick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tough decision! Well, personally, without knowing any personal information about you, I would tell you to re-enlist. Go out into the army and try to make the best of it until your term is up. Then you will have enough money to live comfortably and without worry.
2006-11-17 19:16:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
This is such a personal choice, you really should make it yourself. Look at the job picture at home and let that help decide for you. Be bad to bail and not be able to get a job with a wife and kids.
2006-11-18 01:21:00 · answer #8 · answered by netnazivictim 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would get out. If he was already injured, why risk him being perm. disabled. If he is in a good field, then definitely get out.
2006-11-17 20:35:19 · answer #9 · answered by astro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
re-enlist
2006-11-17 19:12:32 · answer #10 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋