Posted on Dec 19, 2013
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I'm considering conversion of my MOS to 79 R. I'm currently a year out from leaving recruiting. What are some pros cons or general good things to consider when thinking about this.
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SFC Michael Whipple
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Another question to ask yourself when considering converting to 79 status is, are you capable to handling extreme heat and/or extreme cold?. I was asked if I was going to convert, but I honestly did not trust my Chain of Command. I trusted and still do, trust my station commander, but when it comes to the higher-ups, no. He is currently in Minnesota, where there is a lot of snow, and he HATES the cold weather. I am not too privy to the cold, but for example; Congrats, you are not a 79R, you are school trained and we need a Station Commander position filled in Helena, Montana. It's ok that you lived in (fill in corresponding warm weather climate here) for a while, it won't take long to adjust. Just keep that in mind. 
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good point
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So as a Instructor it is difficult; tasking's day to day and spur of the moment trainings and facilitations.... Give props to the recruiters one of the most difficult jobs to do is to be a salesperson.  Believe it or not what you do is SELL the Army on a personal level. You have to be in it and in it for the right reasons...  If you ever have talked or been pissed about what the Army as a whole has done or would do to you; then recruiting may not be your forte, however if you have a deep desire to remain and serve and do not allow personal views and personal issues to come between that; then you could be a good candidate I wont do it and I have served over 13yrs...  I would rather deploy again than be  a recruiter...  Difficulty in this MOS is ranked up there with Cooks and Infantry... 
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I'm already a detailed recruiter I am just making the decision to be a permanent recruiter.
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