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I am currently weighing some options on joining the coast guard reserves. I am a federally employed worker but there is still a sense of duty missing. I have recently obtained my bachelors degree and can go direct commission. The main concerns that I have are being deployed again. I deployed to OEF3 and 6 for almost 2 years. What does everyone think? Should I try to balance 2 careers or be greatful for the one I have now.
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As an employer the federal government is very supportive of reserve duty. I am also a dual personna, if your skills between your GS job and your reserve job overlap you play both ends to make the most of training and experience building opportunities.
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I think you are in a great place to balance and enjoy both! If you have any prior service you can reclaim your federal service points (1 point for every day of AD, 2 points for every IADT [4 pts/weekend]) and access commissary/exchange/SGLI term life insurance, etc. Depending on your assignment will determine your probability of deployment, another national crisis notwithstanding. My reserve experience always provided me with an employment cushion during Hurricane Andrew and other economy-altering events. Now retired, I and my wife enjoy low cost med insurance and low co-pays, zero cost medications, plus all the benefits I enjoyed 26 years prior. The CG reserves has been a huge blessing in my life and I only wish I had been a better and more appreciative member throughout my various deployments. I sense you will enjoy serving with my fellow Coasties.
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