I am currently in the navy, my time to re-enlist happens in 7 days. I have worked in my dept for 4 years and love the job that I have the problem started this evening when they decided to move me to the flight deck and do security which will totally take me out of the division ive been in for 4 years. Right now as it stands, I am pretty much my own boss, but with Security working on the flight deck, I will have very long hours, work 3 days on, 3 days off, wont hardly get to see my wife, will never have time to study for the asvab to advance and do something else. I wanted to strike AG but found that this rate is closed. Im really at a crossroad because I make good money but at the same time the sacrifices I will have to make just to get re- enlistment bonus or make the money I make doesnt seem worth it. Im not sure which direction I should take. Does anyone out there have any suggestions for me or who I should talk to? Ive tried the career counselor but they are no help really...
2007-07-17 20:12:43 · 6 answers · asked by faisonik 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Ok so either strike for another rate, or buck up and handle the security detail it's not for ever you & wont be on the this duty for the rest of your career.
Always think long term not short term, your in the Navy not a wishy washy orginazation they have to fill the jobs some times it works out better if you just try something new for a change you might like it. .
Check out the Seabees if you are looking for a rate change great duty, good living accomodations, great deployments
2007-07-18 02:56:46 · answer #1 · answered by Deano 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at what the military has provided and can provide if you continue ...and then look at what options are available if you choose to get out. While ex military can generally get hired in areas with a lot of military and federal offices, in more rural areas it may be tougher. This can also depend on what your career field is...some highly specialized jobs don't really have civilian counterparts. I would also sit down and have a long talk with your wife about your feelings. Her input can help you make a tough choice. Finally, talk to your supervisor. Find out if there is any chance of crosstraining into another field. FInally, as the wife of someone who has done the 12 hour shifts of three on and three off, the schedule does have some advantages! You will get time off during the week each week. It can make studying tough, but not impossible (my husband made rank while studing on this schedule). Thousands of military families have lived with that schedule for years...like anything new it simply takes time to work it out. If you are ready to leave the Navy, then by all means forgo re-enlisting. But if you enjoy your life in the service and your wife feels the same, stay in. In the military, no job is forever and it will probably be a year or so and your'll be rotated to another slot.
2007-07-18 00:52:17 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 days off and no time for the wife or studying? BS!! Try working 6 days straight, 12-16 hr days then complain.
The first person you should talk to is your WIFE!!!! What if its her dream for you to have a 9-5, monday through friday, no deployment civilian job? Here you are talking about money, money, and more money. Your time may very well end in 7 DAYS!!! This decision should have been made MONTHS ago. Now you only have a few days to see what you can do on both sides, military and civilian. What kind of money can you make as a civilian? How much longer are you on board the carrier if you reenlist? What is your rate anyways?
Never mind. With the information you have given, it portrays that you do not have the ability to do anything without someone you dont know telling you what to do. Re-enlist.
BTW, Ive made my ENTIRE YEARLY salary from the navy in the last 6 months as a civilian. And to think that I used to be an E-5 with 8 years in, 6 at sea.
2007-07-17 23:47:22 · answer #3 · answered by Dj_Ez 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would recommend you take a good hard look at what you want to do in the military, long term. If you want to be career military, then guess what? Everybody takes on jobs they hate, and they do the best they can at it, for as long as they're asked to do it. If that's what it takes to get through your next enlistment toward retirement, then that would be the choice to make. If you're nervous about getting out and finding civilian work, or if you're looking to re-enlist to get that re-enlistment bonus, then those might not be the best of reasons to commit to doing a job you may not really enjoy.
Also, if you're your own boss right now, there's probably not a lot of room for advancement where you are. It could be that by moving to the flight deck, you'll open up some career opportunities for yourself that you don't have right now. Just another aspect to consider.
2007-07-17 20:33:26 · answer #4 · answered by Amy S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
everybody gets stuck in less than fun workcenters, divisions or duty stations.
Three on Three off is a luxury to some people, you know. when mine is underway, he works 20 hours a day every day. he doesn't GET days off.
Decide: do you want to stay in the Navy, or are you gonna bail the first time things don;t go swimmingly for you? if you decide to bail.. do you have a job lined up that will provide the same level of living standards you get now.. keeping in mind that once you get out, no more free medical insurance and no more BAH.
2007-07-18 01:14:55 · answer #5 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give Amy S Best answer What could be added
2007-07-17 22:40:56 · answer #6 · answered by randy9089 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋