Marc Spector
the 4'11 Cuban
So im a reservist. ATM im on active duty orders. They end in March. Im also getting my differential pay from my tech job. Im at a bit of a crossroads going forward however...
1. Scenario A: In March I go back to my 6 figure civilian job. Before anyone asks, Its a job requiring a clearance so word on the street is, layoffs will be minimal.
Pros of going back are:
-pay was good and i havent been getting any bonuses while on orders. Im a jr. engineer so i have a lot more money to make.
-once the smoke clears with the recession, i can be in a better position to do an internal transfer to something i like more
Cons of going back are
-job was very software engineer heavy and its not my cuppa tea
-my performance review wasnt good. wasnt bad per se but not good either so that will hang over me
2. Scenario B: I become a full time Active Guard Reserve (AGR) member. Basically its a active duty slot in a reserve unit (so you get paid like a active duty person).
Pros of being a AGR:
-recession proof, and you have to kill someone to be fired
-Im pretty good at the uniform work, its more fulfilling for me
-great health benefits, pad my retirement
Cons of Being a AGR:
-Will take a HUGE pay cut. Something like a minimum of 12k less in yearly salary
-Will be stuck in high cost of living area (as state to state transfers are not easy to come by), which i preferably dont want
3. Scenario C: Get deployed for 6 months on Active Duty orders again next september
Pros of getting deployed again:
-pretty sure id be getting my active duty salary and differential pay again
-THe unit id deploy with is one id highly consider joining in the future, build that relationship up
-get more field experience
Cons of getting deployed again:
-Probably burn my bridge with my civilian employer, theyd have only had me back for 6 months
-Cant take the AGR gig and deploy so would miss out on that
-Will be living out of a hotel for 6 months
Which one would yall do?
1. Scenario A: In March I go back to my 6 figure civilian job. Before anyone asks, Its a job requiring a clearance so word on the street is, layoffs will be minimal.
Pros of going back are:
-pay was good and i havent been getting any bonuses while on orders. Im a jr. engineer so i have a lot more money to make.
-once the smoke clears with the recession, i can be in a better position to do an internal transfer to something i like more
Cons of going back are
-job was very software engineer heavy and its not my cuppa tea
-my performance review wasnt good. wasnt bad per se but not good either so that will hang over me
2. Scenario B: I become a full time Active Guard Reserve (AGR) member. Basically its a active duty slot in a reserve unit (so you get paid like a active duty person).
Pros of being a AGR:
-recession proof, and you have to kill someone to be fired
-Im pretty good at the uniform work, its more fulfilling for me
-great health benefits, pad my retirement
Cons of Being a AGR:
-Will take a HUGE pay cut. Something like a minimum of 12k less in yearly salary
-Will be stuck in high cost of living area (as state to state transfers are not easy to come by), which i preferably dont want
3. Scenario C: Get deployed for 6 months on Active Duty orders again next september
Pros of getting deployed again:
-pretty sure id be getting my active duty salary and differential pay again
-THe unit id deploy with is one id highly consider joining in the future, build that relationship up
-get more field experience
Cons of getting deployed again:
-Probably burn my bridge with my civilian employer, theyd have only had me back for 6 months
-Cant take the AGR gig and deploy so would miss out on that
-Will be living out of a hotel for 6 months
Which one would yall do?
