Who should I talk with to help me decide on a new career path?

2020-05-27T16:00:04-04:00

I am looking at changing my career choice, I want a full career. Though I love engineering I don't think my body can keep up at my young age. I was looking at doing something with computers since I excel in that field. Not sure who I need to talk to and not sure how to pick another life in the military. Also, I am NG and not sure if going active would be a good choice.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2020 4:07 PM

2020-05-27T16:07:42-04:00

You need to speak with your Career Counselor/Retention NCO

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made May 27 at 2020 4:07 PM

2020-05-27T16:07:54-04:00

Many prayers; Dear Shelly, on finding your answer.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made May 27 at 2020 4:08 PM

2020-05-27T16:08:02-04:00

Career counselor is the most practical answer, but I would, of course, focus on CMF's that have a direct civilian equivalent, to maximize your gain while in service in terms of certification, training, skills and credentialing.

Response by SFC Steven Borders made May 27 at 2020 4:15 PM

2020-05-27T16:15:47-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member You can always go 25B, I did coming from Active Duty to the Reserves. It all depends on where you located. You can utilize https://www.hrcapps.army.mil/Portal/?page_id=12973 HRC Portal, the Position Map to see what is around your area, along with talking to your ARCC. I will tell you this, the 25B course is three months long if you do it in one shot. Once they get you sub-netting you will be lost for a bit. I was board up until phase 3 then it started peaking my interests.

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Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2020 4:35 PM

2020-05-27T16:35:39-04:00

Strictly on the Guard side your retention NCO could help. Is this a means to change your civilian employment as well?

Response by SPC Kevin Ford made May 27 at 2020 4:40 PM

2020-05-27T16:40:14-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member I’m going to take a slightly different path. You say you want to do something with computers. What exactly? It’s a big field. That’s the question I’d answer for myself first as it will probably lead you to a lot of other answers on how to proceed.

Happy to answer any questions you may have in different areas (assuming I know the area).

Response by SGT Justin Brothen made May 27 at 2020 8:05 PM

2020-05-27T20:05:11-04:00

Ask people about the jobs your are persuing, that are in that mos. Gauge from there

Response by Cadet 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2020 9:39 PM

2020-05-27T21:39:51-04:00

When you say you don't you body can keep up what do you mean? The operational uptempo is going to be much higher. Have you looked into the cyber field?