What advice do you have for when a recruiter ghosts a recruit?

2022-02-08T13:58:54-05:00

Hi there,

I posted a question about a year ago. Since then I have been busy with obtaining my NREMT certification and attempting to "move on" so to speak. I was still curious about if anyone had advice for my situation.

I am a medical discharge from the US Army, my separation code was "JFW" with a reentry code of "3". I have been told that it requires a waiver in my case, my main issue has been finding a recruiter that is genuinely willing to work with me? I can't tell if it's because I MYSELF am a lost cause, or if it's recruiters being flaky. Please don't take that the wrong way either - I'm just sort of confused as to why my Navy recruiter has ghosted me. I tried going in the the office before, and they were busy and said that they needed more time. It has been another year. What should I do? Especially because I wanted (and still do) to serve?

Further details are that I needed a waiver for astigmatism (which the Army granted so I could go). I have something called "Symptomatic severe pes planus", which was WHY I was discharged.

Any advice or answers would be immensely appreciated.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 8 at 2022 7:41 PM

2022-02-08T19:41:19-05:00

An R3 is going to take time and work, Needing a waiver is going to move you to the bottom or any recruiters bucket. They are not hurting for folks right now, Folks who can't deploy are getting tossed, to include the "No vaxers" Plus changing service is damn hard and unless your scores rate it, they may just not care. Maybe try a different station?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2022 8:22 PM

2022-02-08T20:22:55-05:00

"JFW" which stands for "erroneous enlistment medical condition disqualifying for military service, with no medical waiver approved." Plus being given an RE-3. You need a waiver just for that RE-3. BUT. You apparently have a medical condition that is not waiverable per military medical standards and requirements. So, that is why your Recruiter ghosted you.

So, here is what I recommend you do: Make a fist. Then.....let it go.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2022 9:54 PM

2022-02-08T21:54:48-05:00

If you were discharged for pes planus, your military career is over. DODI 6130.03 states
“ (5) Rigid or symptomatic pes planus (acquired or congenital).” Is a disqualifying condition and non-waiverable.

They likely found that out and moved on to better suited recruits. Contrary to popular belief, recruiters have NO requirements or obligations to tell you if you were denied

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Feb 9 at 2022 9:17 AM

2022-02-09T09:17:12-05:00

So you have ab RE3, plus Symptomatic severe pes planus, and astigmatism?

You have to look at it from the recruiters POV. That's a lot of waivers. Even if you have the waivers for the other two Symptomatic severe pes planus is a non starter. I would start looking at ways you can serve in a different capacity. State Dept, Peace Corps, become a teacher or something else. There are plenty of ways to serve that aren't in the military

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Feb 9 at 2022 9:44 AM

2022-02-09T09:44:00-05:00

I once met a lady who seemed nice enough, but was divorced five times. She said that it wasn't her fault, the guys just kept turning out to be mean.

The one common denominator in all five divorces was her.

If MULTIPLE recruiters have decided to ignore you and/or give you the Heisman, what is the one common denominator?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2022 12:14 PM

2022-02-09T12:14:40-05:00

Unrequited love is painful and unhealthy. Move on to something that loves you back.

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made Feb 9 at 2022 5:54 PM

2022-02-09T17:54:41-05:00

We had a saying on recruiting duty..... Don't waste time trying to qualify the unqualified.

Response by Vaun Lee made Feb 11 at 2022 10:58 AM

2022-02-11T10:58:30-05:00

I have read through all of the comments left. Thank you all for having taken the time to read my plight. That is unfortunate news. I will do my best in moving on knowing that there is nothing I myself or my recruiter could do. Thank you again.