Posted on Dec 12, 2015
Hello all. I'm a 91E Allied Trade Specialist (Machinist & Welder). Should I re-up or stay in?
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I have a secret clearance & my mos is over strengthened. My only options right now is to stay at my unit, which I don't or needs of the army. This would be my first re-up & I'm about 11 months from my ets.
I've been told I can make good money out side the army. Which is really important, I have a family of 5.
I'm very interested in staying with the government, maybe DoD?
I haven't been through ACAP, either.
Suggestions & advice please!?
I've been told I can make good money out side the army. Which is really important, I have a family of 5.
I'm very interested in staying with the government, maybe DoD?
I haven't been through ACAP, either.
Suggestions & advice please!?
Welder
Machinist
91E: Allied Trades Specialist
Career Advice
Posted 10 y ago
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Here's my advice: go to ACAP/SFL ASAP (next month). Build your resume and apply for multiple jobs (9 months out). If you don't have that great job you hope for as a civilian by the time you get to 6-5 months out run to your Re-up NCO and reenlist for an understrength
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CW4 Angel C.
CONT: [Post button sucks] MOS or needs of the Army. The Army can be the best thing that happens for a family. There's stability, pay raises, tons of opportunities for promotion, and lots of incentives and special programs. Welding is a great trade but it's also very competitive. Unless you get special welding skills like underwater welding or get an insider to hook you up with a high paying welding company it's gonna take you a long time to make what the E4 compensation equivalent. As a civilian you can pay expect to pay $500 a month easily just for health insurance. I tell you the Army is tough but depending on where you're from (I'm from PR) civilian life can be tougher (financially). Good luck brother!
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SPC Adonis Munoz,
I don't know where my post from yesterday went, but I will send some others here, so that you can network with them.
TSgt Hunter Logan,
Good Luck in you your choice of the future.
Tim
I don't know where my post from yesterday went, but I will send some others here, so that you can network with them.
TSgt Hunter Logan,
Good Luck in you your choice of the future.
Tim
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You always want to ensure that you already have, or are in the process of getting a job prior to getting out. Welding is a good trade, but you will want to see what the marketability is like for you and in what areas you might have steady work with a decent income. It also wouldn't hurt to stick it out for another enlistment, especially if you're fairly young. Have you thought about reclassing? See what other MOSs you might be interested in? I was a heavy equipment operator when I was enlisted and had a blast doing that.
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SGT (Join to see)
Does the Army have a program that would allow you to get your journeyman's license in welding? From what I've been told by Navy welders is if you don't have that expect to either not get a welding job at all or starting at the very bottom.
Does the Army have a program that would allow you to get your journeyman's license in welding? From what I've been told by Navy welders is if you don't have that expect to either not get a welding job at all or starting at the very bottom.
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Not sure but I did decide to get out of use the G.I bill to get any licenses I needed.
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PO1 John Miller
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The reason I ask is because I know the Navy does have programs like that. It would be a smoother transition for you if you had your journeyman's license before you get out, so your chances of finding a job quicker would improve.
The reason I ask is because I know the Navy does have programs like that. It would be a smoother transition for you if you had your journeyman's license before you get out, so your chances of finding a job quicker would improve.
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I'm surprised someone hasn't freaked out about ACAP yet, it's a hot topic these days. Call the ACAP center, or whatever it's called these days. They will give you lots of info and it will help you complete it in the event you get out. They will give you a couple of websites to start your job search. One of those websites is just for people with clearances which always pay more. I believe it's clearancejobs.Com but don't quote me. Good luck
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The question to get out or stay in is a very personal decision that everyone needs to make for themselves. If you are 11 months out from your ETS and you don't plan on going to re-up like next week then you should start the ACAP process. Starting to ACAP does not mean that you cant stay in and maybe it will help you make up your mind one way or the other. You should also go talk to your career counselor. Remember you have more options like re-class. Good luck.
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Id say get out, the country is hurting for welders. I was 91E in the army. Now im a welder for one of the biggest DOD contractors
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Stay in for 20. So many of the contractors I know are kicking them selves in the butt for not staying in. You have a family of 5! Do you know what health care cost? Its outrageous! Last resort go reserves or NG but rember you will not revive retirement till 65. If you make it to 65 LOL
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Have you considered assessing into Special Operations? Special Forces, Psychological Operations or Civil Affairs?
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SGT (Join to see)
I have sir, I love what I do as a fabricator & would really like to stick with the trade.
It's always an option though.
It's always an option though.
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