Thinking about joining..need advice

[WatchDog]

Hello everyone. I am 31, single father of 2. I share custody with their mother and get them wednesday and every other weekend. For a career I am a software developer and have been for 10 years. I have always had a passion for the Military and somehow just never commited to it. In fact when I was in high school my goal was to either be in the Military or be a Police Officer..I became a computer geek instead. Not sure how that happened.

My question for you guys is what is the length of time I would normally be away from my kids and family? I know boot camp will take me away for awhile and thats fine but what about after that?

I would like my MOS to be Military Police or something to do with computers since I am a developer. If I signed up for that, is that the position I get? I have heard stories from people that signed up to do one thing then after boot camp they were given a completly different position.

Last question, how would the NG work around my current employer, especially for Boot Camp and possibly pre-boot camp? Would they send my employer a letter stating its manditory for me to go and would they have to hold my position?

Thanks for the help ahead of time and everyone stay safe.

WatchDog

[andrew.tischner]

Where are you located?

most of these things can be answered by a recruiter

such things as work
its a group called ESGR which basicaly all you have to know is that if you spent 6 months in the job full time your job is guarenteed for 5 years of military leave.

length of time depends on your job adverage is 4-6 months

In the army the job you pick is GUARENTEED and will not be taken away unless you fail the course.

[WatchDog]

Thanks for the reply. I am located in Indiana. I did apply for a recruiter to contact me via the website here. So far I havent heard anything but I am confident they can answer my questions. I was just wanting to get a heads up before that time.

I have been on this particular job for exactly 6 months, so that is good to know that my job is garunteed for 5 years of leave. If I miss read that please correct me.

4-6 months isnt that bad I suppose if I know that in the long run my family and I will be better off.

I appreciate your time on this. Hopefully I will hear from someone in the next day or so.

Enjoy the rest of your day.

WatchDog