My husband is thinking leaving the US army because he got a job offer that pays way more. He still have 2 years before the end of his enlissment, but he heard that he can leave if he get a better pay offer than the army. Does anyone know if it is true?
Where can I find some info on this? Thanks you all!
2007-12-14 04:31:40 · 19 answers · asked by pass_telle 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It's not really possible right in the middle of one of his enlistments... the best thing I could offer up as advice would be if he's a sharp troop for him to fill out a palace chase application to a guard or reserve unit near where the new job is. That would let him work the new job (his length of his contract will go up though) and he'd be a "weekend warrior." there's still a chance he could activated and deployed in that time. If that seems like it's the option, his first shirt would know how to begin the process
2007-12-14 04:46:24 · answer #1 · answered by promethius9594 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
To my knowledge, I have only heard of that being done with people within a six month window of seperating from the military who are offerec a job that will not wait. Even then, it is at the discretion of the command to approve it. With two years left on his enlistment and the current ops tempo, I can't see where they would agree to let him go. Of course, the only way to get a definite answer is for him to talk to a supervisor, but I would plan on being military for another couple of years.
PS.. Also, when looking at the pay in a civilian job, you need to take into consideration all that you will loose if he gets out. His health care costs are covered 100% and so are your's if you use military providers. If he gets out, you will be paying for insurance, as well as co-pays, perscription planse and the rest. You also get either base housing or a housing allowance..you will need to see if his increased salary makes up for having to cover that as well. You will also loose BX and commisary privelages. The new salary would need to be at least 50% higher and, depending on where you live, possibly even almost double what he actually takes home now.
2007-12-14 06:24:08 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I can recall nothing that covers that sort of situation in the DoD / BuPers Instruction Manuals. As another pointed out, he MIGHT be able to pull off a hardship discharge or transfer to a reserve unit... but the Military is NOT a fan of "renegotiating" enlistment contracts.
The CLOSEST I ever came to anything like this was when one of the kids in my Division actually won $12 million in the California Lottery 3 years into a 5 year enlistment... he was given a general discharge "at the convenience of the service". But THAT was because he HAD the money, not the promise of money.
Two years later, he wrote me and I helped him get his discharge upgraded to "Honorable".
GOOD LUCK
2007-12-14 05:22:13 · answer #3 · answered by mariner31 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
While it's not impossible, it's very improbable given he has 2 years left on his contract. The only time I've ever seen it used was when the contract was almost complete, and always officers and senior NCO's. One thing he would have to prove and document is that his military pay has created a financial hardship that cannot be overcome while still enlisted, not just that the other job is substantially more lucrative.
2007-12-14 04:41:13 · answer #4 · answered by xtowgrunt 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
There is a provision for this and it has been used when service people have won the lottery or in the case of professional athletes who came out of the military academies and got a pro contract. As someone has said it is all done through the JAG and is a lengthy and burdensome process that is done at the level of the Secretary of the perspective military the person is in.
2007-12-14 05:51:20 · answer #5 · answered by samuraiwarrior_98 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can only collect unemployment money if your jobs fires you. Your job is not required to pay you for any time that you take off. You should be able to use FMLA. That just means that you are taking time off of work, you will still have a job when the period of time you requested is up and your job will continue to provide medical insurance for you (that you be required to pay back later). Ask someone in HR how to Sign up for FMLA.
2016-04-09 02:57:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe he has to prove that not taking the higher paying job would be a major hardship to him and his family. If you guys aren't negatively affected by his military pay(like you're having a hard time making ends meet, and feeding and clothing you and your family, keeping a roof over your head, paying your necessary bills like heat, water and electricity, have more debt than he can pay off with his military salary, etc...), I don't think it will be an easy thing for him to try and do.
2007-12-14 05:08:27 · answer #7 · answered by littlevivi 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I left early using "early outs" combined with terminal leave and for college so I'm sure certain things can be done BUT I doubt 2 years early would fly. I left 3 months early.
2007-12-14 07:35:20 · answer #8 · answered by MadMaxx 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, and it snows in hell too!
He will have to finish his enlistment before he can be released from the military!
or admit to the military that he is homosexual, however, He will get an other than honorable discharge.
I don't think that that type of discharge will be favorable in the eyes of his future employer!
2007-12-14 04:38:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
N O, This is F A L S E!!!!!!! Suggest your husband see his First Sergeant ASAP!
2007-12-14 08:46:01 · answer #10 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋