Naval Reserves

[PeripheralxMvmnt]

Hey guys, Ive got an appointment with a recruiter Monday (6/29) about joining the Naval Reserves. Any pointers you all could give me other than "Take it all with a grain of salt"? haha.

Thanks so much guys!

[D.A.L.U.I.]

Do it if you feel your service is in the best interest of the country and that is your only real interest--i.e. you'd do it for free.  

If you feel that you'll get a good "retirement" deal, some extra $$$, some "free" travel and possible access to the PX--please cancel the  appointment.

[BaldRob]

Go for it!  I actually started out in the reserves before I went active duty...

And yes, you will get some extra $$, access to the NEX (PX is for wussie army and AF), and definitely free travel... plus you'll be serving your country!

A good friend of mine left the active Navy and went into the reserves... he loves it!

[PeripheralxMvmnt]

No, my main reason is that I honestly feel a (excuse the cliche) "call to duty". Ive been wanting to do this since I got out of high school and didnt. The money and all the other stuff, yeah, thats cool, but its not the main reason.

Thanks so much guys. I appreciate the advice. I have to admit im a bit nervous, but very excited.

[marty22]

Peripheral: a good thing youre doing. Be careful and make sure u get that extra pension from the govt. And, of course, u wont need a haircut to comply. 

[tomgallagher]

Real men join the Army or the Marines but you go ahead and join the swabbies. They do a pretty good job.

[PBurke]

Real men join the Army or the Marines but you go ahead and join the swabbies. They do a pretty good job.

that was a bit harsh!!! kudos to you wanting to serve your country bro. no matter the branch.

[PeripheralxMvmnt]

Real men join the Army or the Marines but you go ahead and join the swabbies. They do a pretty good job.

Once i earn my place, we can continue this conversation Tom.... haha   

[PeripheralxMvmnt]

Well, the meeting went well, but I wouldnt be making as much as I thought I would. But what should I expect for two days out of the month? Thankfully, Ill go in as an E-3 because of my 4 years of NJROTC. Do any of you all know if its required for my employer to continue to pay for my time away?

[tomgallagher]

Real men join the Army or the Marines but you go ahead and join the swabbies. They do a pretty good job.

Once i earn my place, we can continue this conversation Tom.... haha   

Sure thing. It's all in good fun. Has been going on since 1776 I think. Good luck to you.

[tomgallagher]

Well, the meeting went well, but I wouldnt be making as much as I thought I would. But what should I expect for two days out of the month? Thankfully, Ill go in as an E-3 because of my 4 years of NJROTC. Do any of you all know if its required for my employer to continue to pay for my time away?

Most of the Reservists that I knew used two weeks paid vacation time in the summer.

[tomgallagher]

Real men join the Army or the Marines but you go ahead and join the swabbies. They do a pretty good job.

that was a bit harsh!!! kudos to you wanting to serve your country bro. no matter the branch.

Agreed.