I'm not proud of it, I still have the uniforms. But not going to brag about it. I rather tell people I was in prison for four years, but that might be illegal to state that.
2007-08-13 14:16:50 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Do not omit this information from your job application.
When your potential employer conducts a reference check they are sure to find out and if you haven't disclosed this VITAL information chances are they may not wish to employ you.
2007-08-13 16:13:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sorry to hear that you had such a bad experience in the Military. I did 21 years, and been retired for 14. I look back at the good and the bad times I had and am grateful I made it a career.
Employers want people that are timely, motivated, loyal and outgoing. I would have to say that in the few jobs I have had, the employers have been more than happy to have had me work for them. I found out personally that raises and promotions have come faster.
No need to brag, or be deceitful about your military. If someone asks, tell the truth. That is always the best way.
Luck to ya.
2007-08-13 14:25:52 · answer #2 · answered by RUESTER 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
So lets see now... Obtained an Involuntary Separation: Chapter 14-12c "Commission of a Serious Offense"... (Pissing Hot is a Serious Offense) RE-4: Not Recommended fo RE-Enlistment Sep Code: JFU - Positive Urnalysis Shows up on Every Background check ever done on you for LIFE !!!! Plus a Life Time label as an illegal drug abuser... You are correct in that you won't be able to find a good job... Just what did you expect with a Punative Druggie Discharge ??? Only one person to blame for that...YOU !!!!
2016-05-17 06:48:14 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any willfull omissions are considered lies in a job application.
When the employer finds out your lie, regardless of the reason, he is within his rights to terminate your employment.
Its a pity, because unless your discharge was "other than" honorable, most employers view military service as a plus. A good ex-soldier makes a hard-working employee, and employers can claim tax credits for hiring veterans.
Sorry to hear you're willing to hamstring your own future this way.
2007-08-13 14:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by chocolahoma 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should NOT omit your service time on an application. If you have an offer for a job that does a background check, you could be eliminated from the possible job for not being honest on your application.
If a prospective employer asks you about your service time and in Iraq or Afghanistan, let them know you really don't want to talk about it.
2007-08-13 14:26:21 · answer #5 · answered by Diane 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Do not be silly.
You do not have to be proud of your service if you do not want to be.
The service to your country is part of your life. Most American citizens (probably including your future employer) would be impressed with your military service if you received an honorable discharge. In any case employers would likely want to know what you did with a block of time such as four years.
2007-08-13 14:23:59 · answer #6 · answered by DrIG 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you were in prison for four years?
Any employer who would find that more of an incentive to hire you than 4 years of military service isn't worth working for.
On the other hand, you could move to San Fransisco and leave your military history secret - you'd fit right in.
2007-08-13 14:24:52 · answer #7 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Even if you are not proud of it, I would include it because some employers look favoreably on it. You completed your service and you might as well use it to your advantage in the future.
2007-08-14 06:03:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, lying to a prospective employer is not a good start. Second of all, be proud of serving our country. It is sad because young people join the military and they are beholden to fight for something that they don't even believe in. They truly want to protect our country....even tho' it doesn't seem to turn out that way. People who join the military are not natural born killers. Not to sound racist in any way, but the military also, is "The United Caucasian College Fund". It might be the only way a person can get a proper education, even if it means dying for it. I would never look down on someone that is, or was in the military! .........at ease
2007-08-13 15:45:08 · answer #9 · answered by wendy e 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
you are so full of crap. If you were not proud of it you would have sold your uniforms at an Army Surplus store by now.
If anything you washed out of basic in week one, if you were in the military. Still I doubt even that you are most likely a 12 year kid on your moms computer trying to stir things up.
2007-08-13 14:22:36 · answer #10 · answered by satcomgrunt 7 · 12⤊ 0⤋