Posted on Feb 19, 2014
Deployment Possibility Question During Job-interview?
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During a recent Civilian Job-interview, the manager asked me if it was possible for me to be deployed again? As an Army Reserve Soldier, there is ALWAYS a possibility for deployment at any-time, just as any male between the age of 18 and 60 who signed-up for selective service can be drafted. This question is similar to asking any female between the age of 18 and 48 if there is a possibility they could get pregnant and have to be provided a maternity leave of absence.
This has come-up at almost every job-interview. Please provide your
view-point or experience. Thank you, MAJ G.
This has come-up at almost every job-interview. Please provide your
view-point or experience. Thank you, MAJ G.
Reserves
Army National Guard
Air National Guard
Army Reserve
Posted 10 y ago
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I would also like to offer that I never hid the fact I'm in the military -- for a number of reasons:
1) you are showing dishonesty by not providing that information
2) do you really want to work for an employer that doesn't support your service?
3) most educated employers want to take advantage of the skills you have gained from your military service (for those that have been in for an extended period) and you provide that "diversity" of having experienced different cultures and different situations.
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SSG (Join to see)
On 2), as a Reservist, my job doesn't support my service [thought they should], but it pays for my family and my bills which the Army Reserve cannot possibly offer.
Unfortunately, that's not a luxury I have—to say 'sorry, but I'd like someone who works with my drill schedule'. I've been stuck out of town over drill weekends and my work doesn't care; yes, it's illegal, but I can't afford to rock a boat that would put my family on the streets...
Unfortunately, that's not a luxury I have—to say 'sorry, but I'd like someone who works with my drill schedule'. I've been stuck out of town over drill weekends and my work doesn't care; yes, it's illegal, but I can't afford to rock a boat that would put my family on the streets...
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SSG (Join to see)
It is illegal and if you are still in this situation, google USERRA, as they can most likely help you. Is your unit working with you, allowing you to make up drills missed due to work?
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CW3 (Join to see)
Sure, it's illegal, but once you start that fight, do you really want to work with the employer again? They'll be holding your performance under a microscope and looking for a reason to fire you.
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I believe that asking that question is illegal. Just as not holding a job for you if you do deploy. I would have to do some research to verify that. <br>
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LTC (Join to see)
I agree that asking this question is illegal and it has happened almost every-time. I recently returned home from my 3rd deployment and actively job-seeking.
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SSgt Gregory Guina
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I think you should actually reply with that when asked. Let them know that that is a question that you decline to answer as it is akin to asking a woman if she is pregnant or plans of becoming pregnant.
I think you should actually reply with that when asked. Let them know that that is a question that you decline to answer as it is akin to asking a woman if she is pregnant or plans of becoming pregnant.
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1SG Michael Minton
you wont get any job by refusing to answer or telling them its illegal for them to ask........makes you sound like you might be problems if they hire you.......i thik i would answer it as i dont foresee any deployments (if your coming off active duty or in guard/reserve) since the wars are ending. Anything is possible, but not likely.
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A good resource for questions concerning civilian employment is through the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). There is really good information for both you as an employee and for the employer. Yes, discrimination and retaliatory acts are prohibited by the USERRA. Also, there are points of contact you can call to answer any questions you may have. Their website address is below:
To assist with understanding USERRA, ESGR has partnered with the Department of Labor to create a list of frequently asked questions concerning USERRA. These FAQs may help eliminate any problems with ...
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