I care very much about my finances and my future....as well as my sisters. I want to help her or let her know of ways that should could get a gov. job and business or a place she could get good work experience to build on her resume and work ethic now. Before she graduates in couple years. I know being in the Army has benefits for you family...though I'm not completely familiar with what that is. Also what can the Army assist my family with (mom, dad, sister) direct family? How about indirect family? Uncle- was VERY sick at the point of not being able to walk or eat. He's progressed and getting better...however theres the med bills. Can the mil help with that? Back to my sister she is very smart, very outgoing. My dad didnt have much of an edu and pushes her to take whatever job she can and make some money:( I want her to think about her future in the big world....I havent really discussed this with her I wanted to find out more about gov jobs and military assistance.
2007-06-14 11:54:47 · 13 answers · asked by hkmarie1 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
being in the army will not help her.
The best you can do is be a reference or arrange a civilian job for her where you are stationed.
2007-06-14 11:57:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you don't work the DoD so I think you'll have a hard time getting her a job(espically at 16).
If you were a Commissioned Officer(are you) you might have some luck, since all Officers are employees of the DoD. But as an Enlisted Soldier you really don't have much clout getting anybody a Federal Job. Maybe you were between the ranks of Major, and Lieutenant General.
At this point you could provide a refence. You could just say "Listen, I'm a E-4 Specialist, or E-3 Private First Class in the Army, techniqually I have all this push and power as a soldier, prehaps you'll consider hiring a 16 year old sister of mine, and start her around $100,000 a year?".
It's always worth a shot, thank you for your service.
2007-06-14 19:05:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would start with your Army Human Relation department. They can answer a lot of your questions. I know in some cases the Army will assist your direct family members (ie: wife, children) but I'm not sure if they provide any assistance with other family members. If you have a good relationship with your sargent you could ask them to write a letter of recomendation for your sister to the jobs she will apply for, that letter will go a long way in helping your sister in finding a job. You yourself could also write one, as people have a soft spot for the military. Use the resources the Army provides you to find out what your bennifits are and how you can take full advantage of them. You are giving your time and life to your country, make them help you and your family! Contact your HR department.
2007-06-14 19:03:22 · answer #3 · answered by Smarty Pants 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Other than a volunteer job at your local VA hospital, I don't see the Fed. Gov't hiring a 16 year old. Maybe when she is 18, she might be able to get hired as a cafeteria worker or maybe in the retail store at a VA hospital. Other than that you being in the Army can't help her. You can as a big sister help her with her work ethic. There is nothing wrong with that, and she is exceptionally lucky to have someone in her life like you to help guide her. Good Luck.
2007-06-14 20:53:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First...... Thank you for your service to our country!!!
Unfortunately, I don't think that at 16 years of age your sister will be able to land a government job. I think that she would have to be at least 18 years old before she would be considered. Don't let that get you down though. There are many jobs that she could get at 16 that would help her to have better chances of landing a government job if she chose to apply for one when she turned 18. The only jobs she might be able to get would be with AAFES, DECA (commissary), or with the MWR, but at 16, I doubt they would offer her any benefits. That is also to say that she lives near an Army Post or any military base for that matter.
My mother in law is a budget analyst for the Department of the Navy. She started out as a secretary at the age of 18 and is now getting ready to retire, so it is possible. With that said, if your sister was able to find a part time job as a receptionist or secretary, that would be helpful to her. I would also make sure that she can type 45+ words per minute. I don't think that you being on active duty will help her land a job.
As far as your family and your ill uncle (sorry to hear about that), he would have to be your dependent before Tricare would even consider covering any of his medical expenses. If you visit your JAG office, they would be able to tell you if that is possible and if it is what steps you need to take to get the process rolling. If you are able to take him on as your dependent, Tricare will not cover expenses that have already accrued before he was covered (just so you know).
Most of the benefits that the military has available for family members are reserved the service members immediate family (spouse and children) or family members that they are able to claim as dependents, meaning they would be eligible for a dependent ID card.
Your best bet is to go to JAG and they should be able to answer all of your questions. Best of luck to you and I think that it is awesome that you want to help your sister and your family out.
2007-06-14 19:55:32 · answer #5 · answered by jessashook 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm thinking that for any job, your being in the army may help her if such an opportunity arose that she could mention it and it has a positive impact on the interviewer. That may help.
As for govt. jobs, I believe the fact that your being in the military and made you aware of such job security, that may be the only benefit there. I believe govt. jobs are based on test scores. Military personnel get "bonus" point for being military or veteran status.
It's wonderful that you care so much about your family.
I don't think the military can help your uncle unless he is a veteran. Then for sure he can get help.
He can also contact social services office where he lives. They may be able to help out. So could Catholic Charities. If his condition will be life-long he may want to consider applying for social security disability.
Also, because your uncle has med bills, maybe he can qualify for assistance from the local Salvation Army. Sometimes they even have a one-time life allowance for helping with rent.
Salvation Army assists with food too. So, that may be of assist for money that has to go toward med. bills.
I love that you care and that you care to ask.
Best wishes to you. Thanks for choosing to serve our country.
2007-06-14 19:06:22 · answer #6 · answered by Up & At 'em 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is not going to get a job with the government until she has a high school diploma and is at least 18. Then there will have to be an opening in the civil service in order for her to be considered.
2007-06-14 19:19:19 · answer #7 · answered by roy40371 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There aren't many government jobs a 16 year old can do, but a reference from military personel might help her land at least a summer internship- they're never all that lucrative, but the contacts and experience can be invaluable.
2007-06-14 19:00:28 · answer #8 · answered by Beardog 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the only way the army will help your immediate family is if you make them your dependents, you have to fill out papers and prove they are unable to take care of themselves either physically, mentally or financially and you will have to prove this.
2007-06-14 19:33:23 · answer #9 · answered by *Army*Wife* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as the militray is concerned, family is spouse and children Only.. NO Other family members qualify, so there is ZERO assistance for your sister or your uncle.
2007-06-14 20:10:08 · answer #10 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋