Just wondering if the Navy has alot of broken promises, as in, they give you a job but it actually isn't the job they said they'll give you or any other examples. And how far can i go before i cant back out anymore, i.e after the job counselor?
2007-04-23 07:50:29 · 13 answers · asked by dakine 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I was in the Navy for six years and I never talked to a sailor that didn't get the job they signed on for. There are circumstances where ratings are combined ie the boiler technician and machinist mate rates were made one in the 90s. Although, if you read the contract you sign it has a "needs of the Navy" clause meaning if sign up for something but the navy really needs you to fill another job you could be forced into it. That is just part of being in the armed forces......they own you.
2007-04-23 07:56:46 · answer #1 · answered by Patriot 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Navy will promise you a Career Field in your enlistment contract, occasionally an exact job. When people sign up, they don't know the difference. See a recruiter from each branch and find out who can offer EXACTLY what you want. I did and chose Army for myself. I don't care what branch you enlist into, as long as you are happy.
Also, it was mentioned above about pay. The Air force does pay less, as the Army does not have any E4's over 10. You have to get promoted or get out. At 10 years, you need to at least be an E5, hence, the Army does pay more as you get promoted faster. The Air Force is the slowest promoting of any branch. Army and Marines promote the fastest.
2007-04-23 08:25:31 · answer #2 · answered by Mark W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After you sign on the dotted line, your in. If I were you, I'd check out all of the branches first. Of all of them, I think that the AF is the best. Most closely related to fields in civilian life, the least "extra" duties that they don't tell you about, ..that sort of thing.
For example. When I was stationed in Belgium, I worked along side an Army MP (I was a law enforcement specialist in the AF). We were both the same pay grade. I asked him why he stayed in the Army and he said that his recruiter told him that he was paid more....NOT. All E-4's are paid the same, other than the fact that for every 2 years, you get an increase, but 2 E-4's with 10 years of service get exactly the same amount. Anyway, we worked side by side, doing the same thing, but after working 8 hours, I'd go home, and he would go to his organization and work another 4-8 hours doing some sort of generic army stuff.
2007-04-23 07:58:00 · answer #3 · answered by auditor4u2007 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The navy can only promise entry into specific training. They will not guarantee when or where that training will take place or if you will be accepted into that job if enough others score higher than you in the training. If you are not selected, you will go where they need you and do what they tell you. The system is set up to "try" to put you where you want, but there are no guarantees.
2007-04-23 07:59:15 · answer #4 · answered by lunatic 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any answers you get here are going to be the result of one person's experience and truly indicative of what the Navy is really like.
My experience, no problems. I was slated to go straight to the school I chose immediately after basic when I broke my wrist and got sent home. Of course I picked a job that was in high demand.
2007-04-23 07:54:51 · answer #5 · answered by meathookcook 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it happened to my son and his friend. They finished their 3rd year of college and were promised to go to Nuclear Engineering school, however after boot camp they were each told they had little things on their record (like speeding tickets and library over due fees) that made them have a disrespect for authority (it was complete BS). At that point they could not get out of the enlistment and so they had to take what they were given. My son became a navigator and his friend also. It was very disappointing to learn that Navy recruiters lie so blatantly to get the smarter recruits.
2007-04-23 08:10:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My brother went into the Navy for over 8 years. He got the job he signed up for.
I went into the Army and I got the job I wanted and the country I wanted.
Don't sign if they don't offer what you want.
2007-04-23 08:02:57 · answer #7 · answered by Rawbert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spent 5 years active and now i am a reservist, They keep there promisis you just got to get all the info you need to make the best choose. You can always cross rate it may take a little time for that to happen. It sounds to me that you jumped the gun before you researched your choose's, So please stop talking down about my Navy, CM for life.
2007-04-23 08:03:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always heard now i don't know if this is true you might want to check with a lawyer but not until you swear in and take the oath you have the right to change your mind. Good luck to you.
2007-04-23 08:03:38 · answer #9 · answered by exslidergirl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You signed the papers, you are theirs no matter how much you gripe. There are no promises in the military, you go and do where they need you!
2007-04-23 07:56:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋