Thinking about the reserves

[BOOST]

I have a very good job, but always wanted to be in the military. I am thinking about the coast guard reserves, is this the best branch? I would prefer not to have to leave the US, as a reserve they have great benefits, decent weekend pay and retirement. Feedback?

[LawMan018]

I have a very good job, but always wanted to be in the military. I am thinking about the coast guard reserves, is this the best branch? I would prefer not to have to leave the US, as a reserve they have great benefits, decent weekend pay and retirement. Feedback?

After doing a lot of research before I decided to join a branch, from what I've read about the Coast Guard (from personal accounts) is that the rank structure is all screwed up. NCO's and higher ups don't know what the hell they are talking about not to mention their branch gets screwed moneywise (not the individual, but the money they can spend). I personally don't know why all this is, but I've read many reviews about how individuals felt about the branch when they were in it and almost all were negative.

[gixxerboy1]

I would really think about it bro. If you have a really good job it might not be a smart option with the world today. Reserves pretty much is active duty. Not sure about the coast guard though

[RBIZZY]

go national guard.... thats what i am... you can keep your good paying job, get school for free, actually get paid to go, it not bad at all.

[goodcents]

Yeah I would stay home

[goodcents]

But you won't have to be active in the reserves

[goodcents]

Does anyone know there is a war going on Makes you want to bang your head against a wall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Amorphic]

I would really think about it bro. If you have a really good job it might not be a smart option with the world today. Reserves pretty much is active duty. Not sure about the coast guard though

agreed

[LawMan018]

Does anyone know there is a war going on Makes you want to bang your head against a wall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You should be proud to serve your country, especially in a time of war when she needs you. This country wasn't founded by a bunch of lazy hippies who preached peace

[Renesis]

It also wasn't at war for oil either now was it -.-

[goodcents]

It also wasn't at war for oil either now was it -.-

Hey we are there to help the people of iraq.............................................. ............... I can't even fake that

[LawMan018]

It also wasn't at war for oil either now was it -.-

If we ran out of oil I would be perfectly fine with us invading a country to obtain it. Survival of the fittest....

[Renesis]

Good then you go fight for the oil. Ill ride a bike or use public transportation but I will still be alive.

[gixxerboy1]

You should be proud to serve your country, especially in a time of war when she needs you. This country wasn't founded by a bunch of lazy hippies who preached peace

I honestly dont think at this time you serve the country. Your serving a select few of elitist

[Amorphic]

I honestly dont think at this time you serve the country. Your serving a select few of elitist

yep, you're only helping the rich get richer.

[RANA]

Lawman and Boost, do what is best for you. Don't listen to all the negative. There is a lot that our country/military does around the world that people never acknowledge. Most people here could give a shit less, but trust me I care.

[BOOST]

go national guard.... thats what i am... you can keep your good paying job, get school for free, actually get paid to go, it not bad at all.

That is what I am thinking...I filled out paper work for the coast guard but they seem a little weird, ie no job listings and they want me to be a cook first then I could transfer into something else when it opens up. I was thinking coast guard because they do not leave the states for war, I have a family and a decent job, I am looking for benefits ans some extra money on the weekends, trust last thing I want to do is end up in Iraq..

[LawMan018]

That is what I am thinking...I filled out paper work for the coast guard but they seem a little weird, ie no job listings and they want me to be a cook first then I could transfer into something else when it opens up. I was thinking coast guard because they do not leave the states for war, I have a family and a decent job, I am looking for benefits ans some extra money on the weekends, trust last thing I want to do is end up in Iraq..

Unless you sign a contract saying you're going to get a certain job, don't listen to them. They'll say anything to get you to join.

[goodcents]

Heay recruiters don't lie They can write that shlt on paper and it doesn't mean shlt!!!!!!!! Here's another one, if you get in trouble in the military you don't have the right to refuse questions they fuking own you!!!!!! Who are you going to complain to

[tryingtogain]

Do you want George W Bush to be your boss?

[Amorphic]

Do you want George W Bush to be your boss?

i sure wouldnt. and i sure wouldnt want to risk my life for a senseless war.

[LawMan018]

i sure wouldnt. and i sure wouldnt want to risk my life for a senseless war.

He'll be out and away soon enough anyways

[BOOST]

Ron Paul 2008

[Amorphic]

Ron Paul 2008

x2!

[RBIZZY]

That is what I am thinking...I filled out paper work for the coast guard but they seem a little weird, ie no job listings and they want me to be a cook first then I could transfer into something else when it opens up. I was thinking coast guard because they do not leave the states for war, I have a family and a decent job, I am looking for benefits ans some extra money on the weekends, trust last thing I want to do is end up in Iraq..

id say if you signed up then you would have a better chance not going than going... its almost elections and you can postpone your basic and ait for a few months..... and then you have to go threw basic and a.i.t. and that takes time.... iraq isnt that bad. i went and you get used to it after about a week. i actually had fun there...go army national guard, they have way more jobs, and make sure you get a job that will help you out when you get out of the military, like helecopter repair... id say go for it!

[RBIZZY]

i sure wouldnt. and i sure wouldnt want to risk my life for a senseless war.

HEY, DONT YOU TALK TRASH ON GEORGE BUSH! ITS NOT HIT FAULT HE CANT PRONOUNCE STRATIEGIC! LOL

[Amorphic]

HEY, DONT YOU TALK TRASH ON GEORGE BUSH! ITS NOT HIT FAULT HE CANT PRONOUNCE STRATIEGIC! LOL

i take it back!

[RBIZZY]

can anyone find a url that leads to a clip of bush talking on air and failing to pronounce a word right? that would be perfect right now...

[RBIZZY]

here are a few of george bush's finer moment:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Pa3J-L29iT8
http://youtube.com/watch?v=w8px_KyIFyo
http://youtube.com/watch?v=EkqrI3IibYI

[Renesis]

just youtube it....

[Amorphic]

here are a few of george bush's finer moment:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Pa3J-L29iT8
http://youtube.com/watch?v=w8px_KyIFyo
http://youtube.com/watch?v=EkqrI3IibYI

s s s s s t u dd d ddddd errrr

[RBIZZY]

thats exactly what i was thinking... did you check out the will ferrell one? its the last one, i laughed my azz off

[Animal Cracker]

I did 3 years Army and have been active duty Navy for 13..If I had it to do over again..CG would have been my choice!

[RBIZZY]

I did 3 years Army and have been active duty Navy for 13..If I had it to do over again..CG would have been my choice!

damn, out on a boat for 13 years with nothing but dudes...... that would suck! that is the one reason i never thought about navy..... lol.

[Tock]

I used to advise guys to go into the USAF, but I've heard that lately, they've made most of the enlisted folks take military police training, and then they get shipped to Iraq. Nuts on that.

One other thing to consider, is that if you join the Reserves, your employer might not like that, and consequently you might be pushed to the head of the list in case of a layoff. I heard something about this on the news -- seems that a lot of businesses have had people called up for service, which throws their operations into chaos. Then, when they return from Iraq, the law says they have to get a job back. Sometimes they've already filled it with someone else; so having someone called up by the Reserves makes that person a liability to their business.

Just something else to keep in mind.

[BOOST]

I used to advise guys to go into the USAF, but I've heard that lately, they've made most of the enlisted folks take military police training, and then they get shipped to Iraq. Nuts on that.

One other thing to consider, is that if you join the Reserves, your employer might not like that, and consequently you might be pushed to the head of the list in case of a layoff. I heard something about this on the news -- seems that a lot of businesses have had people called up for service, which throws their operations into chaos. Then, when they return from Iraq, the law says they have to get a job back. Sometimes they've already filled it with someone else; so having someone called up by the Reserves makes that person a liability to their business.

Just something else to keep in mind.

Good post, I have a good day job that would suck