2007-03-11 05:51:36 · 16 answers · asked by denn v 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It really depends on the discharge. Kingiam and Mike b are both correct.
If you receive a Bad Conduct or a Dishonorable, you are truly screwed. Those are only given after "felony" convictions, under the UCMJ, at a General Courts -Marshal. If you receive a General Under Honorable Discharge, those are easily upgraded. A General under Less Than Honorable is a lot worse employment wise but that too can be upgraded. It's the equivalent of a misdemeanor conviction from a civilian court.
With the easy access via the web to everyone's personal history, a bad discharge is not something you want on your record for future employers to see.
Good luck
2007-03-11 06:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by rick m 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are several kinds of BAD discharges from the Military. A Bad Conduct Dischage
A Dishonorable Discharge
An Unsuitable Discharge
A Medical Discharge
And several more. A Medical Discharge won't hurt you when it comes time to find a job. It only means that you have or had a medical condition that disquailified you from active duty. Now a Dis Honorable discharge will follow you for ever. Somehow, people who get these have a hard time keeping it a secret. A Bad conduct will also follow you but it's not as hurtful. An unsuitable discharge means that you could not adjust to the Military life and may hurt you depending on what job you apply for.
2007-03-11 14:55:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pretty much you've just f*cked yourself over. Knew of a few Marines popping on a test and they all lost their job the next week and that's the Reserves side.
It'll follow you the rest of you're life. By having a "Dishonorable Discharge" many company will take into consideration that you weren't discipline enough in the most disciplined environment. It's a bad thing to have really.
2007-03-11 13:00:45 · answer #3 · answered by BadKarma 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's really difficult to get a job with a dishonorable discharge. Every job application you fill out will ask if you have one, and if you lie and say no, it just shows up when they run a background check anyway. Most employers consider it a very bad sign as to your character and work ethic if you get a dishonorable discharge, and they'd rather hire someone else in most cases.
2007-03-11 13:29:22 · answer #4 · answered by Cloth on Bum, Breastmilk in Tum! 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well I'm in the military and their are many types of discharges. The worst being a dishonorable discharge. This basically means you are unable to get any kind of government or any kind of job that is associated with the government. Such as a McDonald's, subway etc. Your social security number is red flagged anytime it is checked in a back round check, meaning you have to explain to your future employer why he or she couldn't cut it in the military. If you can not make it in the military you basically cant get a job or it'll be very difficult to obtain one.
2007-03-11 13:01:31 · answer #5 · answered by kingiam_21 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It can ruin your life. If you are young, it won't bother you too much. Later in life, as you mature, Jobs will be unavailable, no Governmet jobs, No jobs with Security Clearances. Today it is much harder to hide it, as most employers do drug, financial and complete background checks. Most will pass you over.
Yes, you can petition for an upgrade, it is a long drawn out procedure and you must produce lots of documentation and witnesses, on your behalf.
Better to do your best and get out Honorably
2007-03-11 13:37:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most of the above is true but, after six months you can apply to have most types of discharges upgraded. Most types can be upgraded to a General Discharge which is not really that bed.
DON'T get a Dishonorable Discharge. Bad Ju-Ju there.
2007-03-11 13:16:50 · answer #7 · answered by Pooky Bear the Sensitive 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most dishonorable discharges can be removed from your record...after a certain period of time.
However...hold your head up and move on with your life!
Life is short and many people have lived great lives despite odds and negatives on records, etc., etc.
Move on and don't look back!
2007-03-11 16:26:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You continue with your life, find a place to live, get whatever mediocre job you can get and try to be a productive citizen. Just don't expect to receive any Federal, State or Local government assistance.
2007-03-11 13:04:45 · answer #9 · answered by Nighthawk 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
ur gunna have even a hard time getting a job @ mcdonalds ... have fun w/ that... Cant buy cars, houses, rent anything... hard time even getting memberships for like clubs,lifting gyms, etc.... like i said lol... have a fun life w/ wellfare n being confined to what u had pre military
2007-03-11 20:03:06 · answer #10 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋