I am a 24-year old sales manager, but am seriously thinking about serving my country, but in a reserve-type role. Beleive me, I come from a military family and I am well aware of the level of committment that comes along with joining the Armed Forces. I work now a M-F 9-5 job, and I am also aware of the constitutional provisions that would keep my job for me if I were sent away for active duty operations. But, my question is, i know basic training is 6-8 weeks, then tech school on top of that...does that mean i'd have to quit my job and then look for another job? I don't have that much vacation time!! Any response or sharing of similar experience/situations appreciated....
2007-03-09 05:14:56 · 8 answers · asked by Duanerschnitzel 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Only serious responses, please. The first two answers obviously have no concept of serving your country and thinking of others besides yourself.
2007-03-09 05:25:13 · update #1
Regarding Iraq....isn't it true that the only "combat" units in the service are Paratroopers (pararescue) and pilots?
2007-03-09 05:26:35 · update #2
By law your job has to keep you as an employee, but upon return can offer you a different position. Just keep in mind that you absoultly will be deployed to iraq. There is not a chance you will be. It is a 100% regardless of the misleading that you will hear from your recruiter. good luck
and thanks for the thought we need people like you to protect and serve
godd bless
2007-03-09 05:21:50 · answer #1 · answered by anw7292 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, anw7292 obviously knows nothing about the Air Force.
I am active duty Air Force in my 24th year of service and have yet to see Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Qatar or anywhere near Southwest Asia despite wanting to!
You do NOT have to quit your job. Your job is mandated by law to be available to you after your active time...or a reasonable job equivalent. YOu don't have to use your vacation time.
What you DO need to be prepared for is that they don't have to pay you...so the pay you get while on active duty may be significantly less than your civilian job...so, you need to be aware of that when making financial commitments. The Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act protects you from SOME commitments, but not necessarily all.
Good luck, thanks for choosing to serve, and welcome to the team!
2007-03-09 05:28:43 · answer #2 · answered by Captain Jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, the employer is require to give you military leave to go on active duty for training. This will be unpaid time off. You will suffer a pay cut.
Also, the soldiers and sailors relief act requires creditor make special payment arragements when you are on active duty.
Also, after training you have a two weeks of annual training. Then, you are also subject to deployment calls.
2007-03-09 06:38:52 · answer #3 · answered by c1523456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keeping a job and getting involved in another interest are two things that can work themselves into your life schedule well, and in this case, if your employer knows your plans, they are usually pretty accomodating. Talk to your employer if you haven't already. You didn't mention how long you've been with your current employer, or what other job options might be open to you after your service and the education they'll provide you with. This will affect your choices.
2007-03-09 05:25:26 · answer #4 · answered by Curiosity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most employers totally support their employees join the military ask if they have any benefits for doing this, let them know up front what you plan to do, you can take a leave of absence also . just talk with your boss, the Air reserves is good but also look into the Air guard they sometimes have better benefits,.when i joined my employer was great even payed my family 1/2 my hourly wage . good luck and always remember chin up eyes straight ahead and mouth shut, best advice i ever got.
2007-03-09 06:59:05 · answer #5 · answered by trcyrocca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You already have a job and you want to join the military? Why don't you just buy a plane ticket to iraq, buy a gun, and walk around for a month or two? It's the same thing with better food, more sleep, and less push-ups.
2007-03-09 05:20:05 · answer #6 · answered by Tim 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ie, if u wanna join, just join. no holds barred. if you wanna die or if you wanna live.... don't hesitate of doing one important thing.... if u die/live how dyu wanna do it?
go to a therapist if u must... and don't try to fit in... like whole in a square... believe me... you're not gonna be somewhere.
make yur head straight and who knows you'll be the next honoree for the Country you pledge your life to.
God bless u on that one!
2007-03-09 05:24:54 · answer #7 · answered by di_ako_guapo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will probably be sent to Iraq for an undetermined amount of time.
2007-03-09 05:18:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋