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

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 May 2020 16:00:04 -0400

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

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 May 2020 16:07:42 -0400

You need to speak with your Career Counselor/Retention NCO

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

SPC Margaret Higgins — Wed, 27 May 2020 16:07:54 -0400

Many prayers; Dear Shelly, on finding your answer.

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

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 27 May 2020 16:08:02 -0400

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

SFC Steven Borders — Wed, 27 May 2020 16:15:47 -0400

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

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 May 2020 16:35:39 -0400

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

SPC Kevin Ford — Wed, 27 May 2020 16:40:14 -0400

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

SGT Justin Brothen — Wed, 27 May 2020 20:05:11 -0400

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

Cadet 2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 May 2020 21:39:51 -0400

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?