When is it time to move on?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 21:18:33 -0400

I am a ESEO in a small Med Det in a small state. I was until recently dual status until I found a job closer to home. There's very few opportunities for PM training and missions and I find myself begging to do my job instead of menial tasks. Recent events have shown me There are lots of opportunities out there, some closer to home. I like the unit but I definitely feel frustrated . At what point is it time to seek out new opportunities?

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Jul 14 at 2019 10:41 PM

SGT Javier Silva — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 22:41:07 -0400

It seems that you are already at that point. The best thing to do is to take care of YOUR career, and not worry about what others may think or say. Only you can make you happy.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2019 8:57 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 08:57:40 -0400

I don’t think there is such thing as greener grass in the National Guard. You’re really just moving from one suck to the next. If you like and get along with the people in your current unit, I feel that’s as much as you can hope for in the Guard.

Not to mention the ESO position is never really managed well in units on the Guard side because it’s so rare, no body knows what the fuck to do with it. I’ve heard it’s true on the active duty side as well.

If you want to see how deep the rabbit hole goes, try split training with the unit you are considering transferring to in order to determine if you’d be doing anything different.

Even a deployed ESO doesn’t do a whole lot of ESO stuff because there isn’t a ton to do, honestly. And I’m telling you that from experience (currently deployed DIV ESO).

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2019 9:49 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:49:49 -0400

Sir, as I'm a 68S, I can certainly agree with your sentiments. I'd say you're already at that point. I had hit that point as well...which is why I had to branch out to see other opportunities.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Jul 15 at 2019 12:55 PM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:55:14 -0400

OK, I'm curious. What branch does Environmental Science Officer fall under?