im interested in joining the navy because of there AMAZING bennifits. My wife and I could really use some help and im in top physical condition to join. I need help with a carreer. Im grate with computers, and a good swimmer.
I want to do a job thats kind of normal, where I can still come home at the end of the day to see my wife and my "soon to be" child. or at lest on the weekends, or every other week. something around there. I dont care what the job, ill take it or at least look into it.
2007-12-28 05:07:32 · 13 answers · asked by gravyandicecream 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You may want to look at the USAF then. Same benefits as the Navy (all branches are the same), without the hassle of having to go to sea for six months at a time every year. The USAF is the least military of the branches and the most like a 9-5 job (depending on the job of course).
2007-12-28 05:18:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
While there are some jobs that have closer to normal hours (most of these are admin jobs of one sort or another), even these jobs can vary depending by type and where you are stationed. For instance, my husband(Air Force) is medical admin. In many places, his job would be working within a clinic, so he has had M-F, 730-430 type hours. However, he has also been a ward clerk (12 hours shifts, with three on, three off patterns including weekends and holidays), records for a large military medical center (they were staffed 24/7/365) and been sent on assorted TDY's lasting anywhere from three days to almost 6 months. All jobs are deployable, so no matter what you choose you have as much of a chance of being sent overseas as anyone else. And there is always the chance of an assignment to Korea or one of the other locations that do not allow family members to accompany you (figure 12-18 months with a mid tour leave). All Navy jobs will have ship duty...6 months out, 6 months in. There is no way not to do that duty, so your family will have to be without you for longer amounts of time than they might if you were Air Force.
2007-12-28 06:59:26 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to join the Navy, then I suggest you forget about the "normal job". (I'm going to give it to you straight) Once you complete boot camp and go on to "A" school, you will be assigned to a base command or a ship. Should you be lucky enough to be stationed at a base command then it will be somewhat like a "normal job" because you will be home everyday. Each command is different so I can't say what your working hours will be.
If on the other hand you are assigned to a ship, you will be dealing with going out to sea for training and for overseas deployments, which you will not (obviously) be home every night! You will be away from your family for months at a time.
Yes the benefits are very good (ie: medical, dental, paid college tuition, etc) but you will have to give up some freedoms for them. You need to really ask yourself and your wife: are you ready to make the commitment? If the answer is YES, then I would say you are both ready for a military career. If the answer is NO, then I would suggest you try the Navy reserves first to test the waters. You can always switch over to the active duty side should you desire.
I hope this helps you and your family out!
2007-12-28 06:50:16 · answer #3 · answered by SANDSAILOR 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to a recruiter. There are some jobs that are 9 to 5 and allow you to go home to your wife every day, but you really can't count on that happening all at once. You will be in basic for 8 weeks and then schooling, wherever that may be, so that would be the initial separation. After that, depending on your MOS, you could be stationed anywhere, really, and you must remember that the Navy exists to maintain a fleet to defend the country's interests. Avoiding sea service is not a guarantee and you also need to keep in mind the inherent dangers of serving in any branch of the military.
2007-12-28 05:19:59 · answer #4 · answered by jeligula 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes the Navy has "normal" jobs. As someone earlier pointed out, you can work with computers as an IT, or you can be an ET (Electronics Technician) who fixes electronics.
I do not know your other interests, but there are many rates (jobs) in the Navy that are normal. I was an Air Traffic Controller (AC). I would have to say that is a normal job. The best thing to do is go into a recruiter's office and speak to them BUT do not SIGN ANYTHING unless you are sure you have all the facts and want to join the Navy.
I hope this helps you out.
ACC(AW/SW)
USN ret.
2007-12-28 05:20:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're looking just for benefits and want a normal job, do the Navy a favor and stay home!
Once you learn just what sailors have to do to earn those benefits, and you're stuck in the middle of the ocean for 3-4 months at a time, you'll be one of the first to want to quit.
Being a good swimmer and in good physical shape is being physically strong, Are you morally strong enough to realize enlisting means making a commitment and sticking to it when things do not go your way??.
2007-12-28 08:00:06 · answer #6 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be aware that with any 'job' in the military you will probably deploy - no matter how 'normal' your job is.
The Air Force does typically have the most 'regular' work week though & the shortest deployments.
It sounds like you would want to look into an IT based MOS (job)... Talk to recruiters, do your research, ask a lot of questions & don't sign anything until you have everything they've promised you in writing!
Good Luck!
2007-12-28 05:22:17 · answer #7 · answered by Ms. Faerie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
almost anything you do in the navy can take you away from home for long periods of time. That does not mean that it will but has the potential to do so. For one thing it not only depends on what your job is but also where you are stationed.best rate to be at home probably are clerical rates but they can also be aboard ship or overseas. I have been aboard ship where i could have been home 2 out of 3 nights and also one where counting 30 days leave I would have been home a total of 60 nights in a year
2007-12-28 05:43:04 · answer #8 · answered by John R 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
problem with that is..EVERYBODY deploys. period. the chances of you getting shore duty right out of A school is about Nil, and even for those ratings that do NOT have sea duty( CTI, the SeaBee ratings) even they deploy frequently for months at a time.
and even with shore duty..you could be stuck with 12 hours on, 12 hours off schedule..or working the 4-midnight shift.
there is NO SUCH THING as a normal 9-5 job in the military..you must be available 24/7. period.
Hell, my DH's office is on 'half days' this week.. he went in at 0700, and is leaving at 1500.
2007-12-28 06:51:19 · answer #9 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try talking to a recruiter. The Navy really does have some great opportunities. There are some really good MOS that will have you home.
2007-12-28 05:17:15 · answer #10 · answered by Shan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋