I'm up for reenlistment, but I'm torn between reenlisting and getting out. What should I do?

If you love the Army and hate the people reenlist to PCS somewhere else.

The thing about the military is that people do grow tired of units and the people. Sometimes a unit will be the shining example of what a good organization should be, move forward 2 years and it could be a terrible unit if the morale changes and you get failed leaders coming in.

It's why we PCS, to keep spreading the good and the bad around to prevent a unit from staying in a poor state of affairs.

I've been in bad and good units and I've seen units change from good to bad, bad to good.

Ultimately what matters is you and your future. For me, I knew what right looked like, I know what good training and leadership is. I looked at it like I knew I needed to pass that knowledge along so other Soldiers and NCOs could continue to pass that knowledge after I eventually retire.

What I don't want to happen is see good Soldiers not get the opportunities to excel and have a good ecosystem where they can see what the Army can be. They'll get out in disgusted and poor Soldiers and Leaders will remain because to them it's normal.

If your set on getting out just make sure you have a plan, an education and some savings to go along with it.

We are spoiled somewhat in the Military since we get free healthcare, food and housing. Leaving those benefits behind will take awhile to get used to.

I had to make this same decision when I hit the ten year mark, my daughter was not adjusting well to moving all the time, and my boys were about that age to start school. I wanted them all to have some stability and the ability to grow some roots in a community. So I got out and joined the Guard so that I could do what I loved to do and my family could have something to call their own. You have to weigh all your options, goals and family.

I know exactly what that feels like. Needless to say i am currently getting out but i have a job that transfers to the civilian world. And cheer up! you have everyone on here to help you though. You just have to ask and you shall recieve!

SPC Cody Voye,

I assume you have IRR time after your enlistment and this is the advice I gave my Soldiers do 8 years minimum that way you do not owe Uncle Sam time in the IRR. Talk with your BN Retention NCO and see what your options are I know up until 10 years unless it changed you pretty much can do what you want I know I had duty station of choice twice. However, if you are leaning toward getting out remember that when looking at civilian employment remember to factor in that you will be paying for healthcare, meals, housing therefore, that IRS statement that you get yearly saying how much you "made" that is your minimum salary approximately. Also read the other comments as there appears to be some good advice. Good luck with your decision.

If you have time, shop around for a job before your reenlistment. This may make the call easy.

Talk to a transition counsellor and see what then can do for you.

in your hart what do you want?, then do it!

Good choice. You're already ranking up , the job pool in the civilian world is dog eat dog, the benefits are great in the military and you're always greeted with new adventures. I miss it and should have stayed.

SSG(P) (Join to see) I did four year on active duty, took a three month early out to serve one year in the Reserves. I thought Id do my one year and get out. I had my father and father in law, both WWII vets keep telling me to stay in. I figured Id get out. I started having a good time with the reserves and kept reenlisting. I did a total of 22 years in the reserves. I live within walking distance of Naval Station Newport and use all the facilities there. I have my retirement, my health benefits and cant complain. I am glad i stayed in.