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Posted on Feb 29, 2024
What would you advise for a veteran who is working full time and attending graduate school, but also wants to join the Reserves or NG?
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Hello all, Im reaching out for some advice. Currently, Im a full time Firefighter and love my job. It’s truly a passion of mine along with school. Recently I graduated with a bachelors in business. I have just gotten accepted into an MBA program at the same university. I was thinking recently of rejoining the military in a reserve/national guard capacity to maybe reach a pension and the health insurance benefits, along with maybe having something interesting to do on the weekends. The only way I would rejoin is as an officer as I am allowed to attend ROTC while doing my masters. Do you guys think I should just go all in with my career and stick with that and the reserves is more of a hindrance or is it a good idea to continue my service in a part time status? Thank you and any advice is appreciated!
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You have a fulfilling job and your life to this point has taken you to an MBA program. Ask yourself, where do you want that MBA to take you next? I'm sure you've thought about that and that you know why you want that MBA. A MBA program requires a significant commitment of time, effort, and focus. If you're already working full-time and attending graduate school for an MBA, it's crucial (IMO) to prioritize your academic pursuits. Adding military service on top of these commitments only makes sense if you are willing to drop out of the MBA program (and delay it until feasible to pursue) to fulfill military OPTEMPO requirements if called up by the state or federal gov't.
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Thanks for the advice col. I appreciate it
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Maj Raymond Murphy
I concur with Col Ruder's comment. You are fully committed time-wise already. I finished my MBA after retirement and a lot of the time spent was separating the meat from the bone. Likewise, TIME is also required to follow a Reserve/Guard path. Do one thing and put your efforts there. Ray Murphy, Major, USAF Ret.
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I was ROTC cadre years ago and a retiring reservist. If you do want reserve and ROTC simultaneously, ask your college unit about SMP.
Reserve life is unit dependent. Some units are supportive while others are demanding. Ask around to check out OPTEMPO before rejoining or totally quitting.
Reserve life is unit dependent. Some units are supportive while others are demanding. Ask around to check out OPTEMPO before rejoining or totally quitting.
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Don't. You have a job and school already on your plate. At least finish school first.
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