I know its really up to me but was wondering if anyone had any two cents about what to consider.
Currently I have 5 years active, and 2.5 years as a reservest, I am 25 and an E-6 (sitting in an E-7 slot, sew on in Oct 07). I am debating getting out completly this summer. I have a full time civilian federal service job and my reserve unit if closing, should I consdier the Guard, IMA, or just call it quits cause I only have about 8 years in total. Any words of wisdom or regert are welcomed, thanks.
2007-01-12 00:28:30 · 10 answers · asked by mickeys12 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You can be very proud of your service to your country. First, I would like to thank you.
You have to serve your full time job and career. So your continued Military Service may be closely related to THAT work. I might misunderstand your statement, but it sounds like your civilian federal service job IS connected to your Military service. Is that federal service job coming to an end? If so, you have to find yourself a new post within that career FIRST.
My dad served 10 years active, and 10+ years reservist to get a part of a Military pension. His 30 year civilian career overlapped those years. But his Military pension is LARGER than his civilian pension. So if you are considering your pension, more military service is your motivation.
My brother in-law has 4 years active and 20+ years reservist. He served most of him time in one National Guard unit, and spend 9 months in Bosnia with the National Guard. While he says that this was important for him and his career, the retirement pension was also a consideration.
Thanks again.
2007-01-12 00:40:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you said it best, it's your descision.
Personally, I regret leaving the military every day, and feel it was the bigest mistake of my life. Our course, the largest influence making that descision wasnt me, but my wife. And that's where I went wrong. I should have been taking my own advice, and no one elses.
There are many great things about getting back into civilian life. But, you've gotta be ready to leave the military. You've gotta be sure that leaving is really what you want to do. Because once you get out, the civilian world is nothing like serving the military.
Of course, I am going to be a little one sided in my response. I would take that E-7 promotion and run with it. As a young leader, you know the influences that you have over junior enlisted soldiers. You still stand a great chance of serving your country just a little longer, and looking forward to an early retirement.
If you do decide to get out. You'll soon see that the civilian world offers very little for prior service and veterans.
The choice is always yours, and yours alone. If you feel youve done your time, and been a credit to your country, and it's simply time for a change, then that's your choice. If you feel you can keep on giving and making sacrifices for your country, that would be your choice, too. Either way, I'm sure will work out just fine.
2007-01-12 09:06:17 · answer #2 · answered by Clark W Griswold 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mickey consider that at the very young age of 35-37 you will have one retirement under your belt and young enough to engage another of your choice while enjoying the rewards and benefits of your first. No,you're not gonna be "rich" when you retire but you won't starve to death and you will be entitled to any and all health care you might need(and family members as well)my oldest daughter cost me exactly $8,yes 8 u s dollars,my oldest son,born premature,over a quarter million. Go for it ,until you get a substantially better offer.
Thanks for your service my brother,I am med retired but my wife is still AD SSG.
"BE PROUD BE LOUD BE ARMY STRONG"
Peace to you and yours
retarmy007 @ yahoo.com if you need "anything"
2007-01-12 11:23:15 · answer #3 · answered by T.C. B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think long term. The longer you are in the better your pension is. You will have two incomes when you retire from the fed. Other than that you just need to think about what you want to do instead of the reserv.
2007-01-12 08:37:34 · answer #4 · answered by drew2376 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you do your 20 years, you'll get some benefits until the democrats have their way. After that happens, you'll get the same benefits just for getting old. If you like it, stay in. If you don't like it, get out. If you already work for the federal government, you'll get retirement benefits from that job.
2007-01-12 09:06:07 · answer #5 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay in man. You are a relatively young E-6. Go to Drill Sergeant school. You could be a command NCO in no time. That was always my goal. Good luck.
2007-01-12 08:58:36 · answer #6 · answered by B aka PE 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As Iraq is already putting enough strain on everyone's family life, I would get out. I don't think I can even see myself staying in. I don't even know at this point anymore. I just tired of being deployed over and over.................just exhausted..........
2007-01-12 08:38:17 · answer #7 · answered by rdgm20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may as well stay in. The way Bush is going, even if you leave this year, you will end up being recalled anyway.
Besides, if you stay in for your 20, (I think that's what you need) you'll some helpful benefits.
2007-01-12 08:37:00 · answer #8 · answered by Uther Aurelianus 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
it takes a lot of heart to stay in with the world situation as it is... but in the end, it's on you.
2007-01-12 09:21:30 · answer #9 · answered by The Tin Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd get out now before you have to go over to iraq is it worth your life,i don't think so good luck
2007-01-12 08:37:00 · answer #10 · answered by auntie s 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋