What advice do you have for someone trying to find work/family balance while attending the USASMA?

Autumn Jackson — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 17:04:41 -0400

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Sep 7 at 2017 5:18 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 17:18:09 -0400

Balance what exactly? Life? Work/social/family?

Response by SFC James Shanks made Sep 7 at 2017 5:42 PM

SFC James Shanks — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 17:42:34 -0400

Retired in El Paso. Balance is crucial to attending any Army school.

Response by SGM Barry Kindred made Sep 7 at 2017 7:55 PM

SGM Barry Kindred — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 19:55:12 -0400

It will literally be the easiest year of her career.
Overwhelming at first, then the routine.

Response by SFC Anthony Shaffer made Sep 7 at 2017 8:01 PM

SFC Anthony Shaffer — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 20:01:25 -0400

That is a little concerning the she has selected for promotion to Sregeant Major and has trouble finding ballance. Should have leaned that as a Platoon Sergesnt or as a First Sergeant. I think is s little late in the game as a Sergeant Major.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Sep 7 at 2017 11:46 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 23:46:25 -0400

What is her focus for balance. If she made it this far in her career, I would say that she sticks with what has served her to date.

Response by PFC Leander Yazzie made Sep 8 at 2017 2:15 PM

PFC Leander Yazzie — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 14:15:12 -0400

My old unit SGM once said,
The first month is the worst, it's hectic after that it smooths out.....

It was that my love life.....

Fuck me!!!

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Sep 8 at 2017 4:16 PM

CSM Richard StCyr — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 16:16:20 -0400

Go with the flow, for me USASMA was the only time I was ever able to have any semblance of balance from the day I got to be a Squad leader until I retired. The predictability of the schedule and nature of the course should allow you plenty of time to enjoy family oriented activities. There is no selection to E10 for the honor grad.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Sep 11 at 2017 9:54 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:54:00 -0400

Relax, remember for once your not in charge and you have very little responsibility other than yourself and some Admin junk you are handed because your in a school environment.
NO ONE WILL DIE THIS YEAR because of your decisions...After the first 30-45 days things will slow down and a rhythm will develop... Find the open time spots and DO NOT WASTE THEM... Take some classes, finish a degree, make a standing date night..it will be the only time in your career not making it will be YOUR fault totally..

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2017 11:48 AM

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 11:48:39 -0400

Hiking and site seeing the beautiful mountains in West Texas and SE New Mexico. After graduation, if you can afford to take leave inconjunction, head up to Colorado Springs; ten hour drive but well worth it