Which one do you think would be more rewarding?
I am in a dilemma. I have 10 months left until I hit DEROS and PCS. I emailed my branch manager and she told me that I'm going to be going to the schoolhouse at Ft. Sill to be an instructor but I'm not locked in for that yet. Also, as everyone knows, the Army is really short on recruiters and I've been debating on submitting a recruiting packet as I think I would enjoy doing that just as much as I would enjoy being an instructor. My question is, which one do you think would be more rewarding? Which one would do you think would have a larger impact on my career? Which one would you rather do?
Recruiting
SSG Z. Mitchell,
I recommend framing out, on paper, your decision based on the following five:
1. look at the Army's CURRENT strategic objectives...the focus on Leader Training and Education as we move to an Army of preparedness. As an Instructor at an NCOES, to include technical MOS centric (FA for you), what does this mean for NCOs whom are nominated, selected and are successful in that position?
2. what position will make you feel fulfilled in accomplishing your duty?
3. what position's battle rhythm is best in line with your goals, both professional and personal, and in line with your Family's (if applicable) two to five year plan?
4. do you want to teach (and therefore influence) the leaders of tomorrow to replace you one day, or do you want to have input (not total control of) the Soldiers that will fill our ranks?
5. last, who gives a crap about a badge....do what makes you feel gratification.
Keep in mind, that with Recruiting you'll be subject to certain criteria to support objectives for filling numbers (making quota) and will likely not get your assignment location of choice, albeit probably region....maybe.
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