Should I report my recruiter for being unresponsive?

Rob Thompson — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 08:32:48 -0500

He files paperwork wrong multiple times doesn’t respond to txts or answer my calls . I txted him on Monday and called him yesterday still no word from him . And this isn’t the first time this has happened . He never calls me or txts me with a update I’m always the one calling or txting him to figure what’s going on. Im desperately trying to join and he’s just been wasting my time it seems like this whole process with him has been over a year long .. have a good physical a good asvab and my waivers have been approved was Sworn into the Navy I had to get out of the dep you to an injury and am trying to get back to meps and get my dep discharge waiver done .

Response by SGT Robert Pryor made Feb 14 at 2020 8:51 AM

SGT Robert Pryor — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 08:51:47 -0500

Find a new recruiter.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2020 8:52 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 08:52:58 -0500

Just an Army recruiter, you messed up going to a Navy recruiter in the first place lol but seriously the Army accepts more injuries than the Navy

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2020 9:46 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 09:46:21 -0500

Talk to the 1SG, that’s work very quickly!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2020 9:46 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 09:46:22 -0500

Report your Recruiter to the Station Commander.......then find yourself a new recruiter.

Response by SFC R. Lee Linebarger made Feb 14 at 2020 9:55 AM

SFC R. Lee Linebarger — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 09:55:53 -0500

If it has been more than two weeks, contact his / her supervisor. Then go see an Army recruiter.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Feb 14 at 2020 11:35 AM

CPL Gary Pifer — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:35:54 -0500

Real World... You ain't a good candidate.. You're on the back burner...

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2020 12:05 PM

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:05:43 -0500

Each station has a boss. Talk to the LPO/Chief. If that does not work, go to the commander of the navy recruiting region. But give them the opportunity to work it out. If that doesn't work, then find another recruiter. Someone will make it happen for you.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Feb 14 at 2020 2:38 PM

SSG Brian G. — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 14:38:07 -0500

Ok, let's have the whole story here troop, not just bits and pieces of it. Your profile says you are are Civilian potential recruit yet in a previous response you claim you are prior service Army. IF you are prior service you need to update your profile here on RP and update your story to reflect Discharge type, RE code and narrative.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2020 3:36 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:36:05 -0500

I wouldn't even bother reporting him, I would just go find a new recruiter. Chances are all your info is in the system so it should be easy for another recruiter to pick up where they left off. You can just walk into any old station and explain what is going on and any recruiter worth a damn should be very quick and motivated to help you.

Response by 1SG Dennis Hicks made Feb 21 at 2020 10:16 PM

1SG Dennis Hicks — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 22:16:46 -0500

Form personal experience and family experience, my son. I will tell you that Prior services not high on the priority list for recruiters. They need to make mission with what they are tasked with. If you possess a skill or training that is in need it makes it easier not faster. You may sit for even longer if you are not a priority. Them's the breaks when they have what they need to make mission. You have to remember they have enough to do with getting first time applicants/recruits through the system and doing extra paperwork and waivers are not a priority. Even if you go to another recruiter your stuff is already in the system and if you give your recruiter grief you may still not get in. You should change your tact to friendly responsive and just a plain pleasure to speak to with your recruiters or you will get black balled so fast that even in all out war they won't take you. That's just my opinion.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2020 5:40 AM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 05:40:44 -0500

He may be in over his head, especially if he's new and/or behind on quota. He's in survival mode if that's happening. Like the frog that drowns in buttermilk instead of slowly churning it into butter before hopping out. Tell him your interest and concerns, and if he doesn't respond find another recruiter. Don't go over his head, as that's a bad way to start off in service. Although not as small as USMC the USN can be a small world. You never know when you might work for him. If you were a DEP discharge you're fair game, so maybe take a walk in to see Marine Recruiter, or not. Anybody can make it if their mind is right and they're in decent shape. No Nuclear Program, but I put many in the Solar program - open contract - any job under the sun. Good luck.

Response by LTC Lee Bouchard made Feb 22 at 2020 8:28 PM

LTC Lee Bouchard — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 20:28:11 -0500

I would report him. Document things in detail. Time, place, date and his actions or lack there of.
Take your complaint to the Station Commander. (Commanding Officer)

Response by PO1 M. Chandler made Feb 22 at 2020 9:16 PM

PO1 M. Chandler — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 21:16:45 -0500

find another recruiter, they often don't like working with waiver cases, the ROI is shit. You got almost recruit yourself. Good luck.