He passed! All but one test......unfortunately that test, the depth perception test, disqualified him from the jobs he wanted. He is still excited though.
His ship out date is 5AUG14.
T19 M15 S19 XH47 M43 bomb12/4/07 PA5/07 S12/26/07 D final 11/17/08 Back together with no defined R 05/2010 confused....to say the least!!!
Yea!!!! Glad that he passed!! There are lots of different types of jobs in the military so I'm sure he will be able to find something that interests him and that he can build a career on either in or eventually out of the service. One of the best things about the military is they give you a sense of self-discipline and lots and lots of training and experience that you can use to eventually transition back into the civilian sector. My decision to go into the Air Force back when I was in my early 20's was one of the best decisions of my life.
Right now his MOS is Logistics Specialist....aka - supply clerk. NOT his interest but the best option at the time. It's not great but I think he will make the best of it.
His recruiter is working on it but no guarantees that he can place him in another MOS. We will see.
T19 M15 S19 XH47 M43 bomb12/4/07 PA5/07 S12/26/07 D final 11/17/08 Back together with no defined R 05/2010 confused....to say the least!!!
What is his interest? Also, let him know that just because he starts out as a Logistics Specialist doesn't necessarily mean he has to remain one for his entire career. In my experience, the services are somewhat flexible in allowing you to retrain into other fields provided of course there are openings. I started out in the Air Force as a clerk and ended up being a Management Analyst.
Mish, my sister graduated from the USNA and went into the Supply Corps. After she completed that portion of her training in Athens, GA, she shipped out to a sub tender based in Scotland for 3 years. She had several enlisted folks on her staff that literally were her lifelines (payroll, supplies, etc.) She is out of the Navy and still keeps in touch with some of those folks who were in the trenches with her along the way.
I probably don't need to tell you that she got valuable training along the way. They paid for her MBA while she was stationed in San Diego and she's got an incredible network as well as really big and high paying jobs along the way. And it all started back in supply. (My D19's college has a fabulous program in Supply Chain management, which is a field that has a big need, pays well and great opportunities.) So you never know where you can go in the logistics field... they are literally the backbone of any business. Business is made, defined and broken there.
Good luck to Marc!
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
Thanks for the encouragement! This job just was not what he ever wanted. He likes to work with his hands. He wanted to be an aircraft mechanic of some kind. Either structural or engine but they said that because of his depth perception he couldn't do that. Of course, that makes zero sense to me but who am I to question? LOL Just a momma bear looking out for her cub.
I'm seriously excited for him. I have been looking through some more information about the job today and I really do think he could make it work for him and learn some invaluable information and skills.
We shall see....
T19 M15 S19 XH47 M43 bomb12/4/07 PA5/07 S12/26/07 D final 11/17/08 Back together with no defined R 05/2010 confused....to say the least!!!
I have been reading a site that is for navy mom's. It's very interesting and I'm so glad there seems to be this HUGE support system for families. Lots of info on prepping a future sailor before they head of to training.
I'm really nervous but also extremely excited for him! It was only about 6 years ago that I was scared out of my mind that Marc was going to live with me forever and never have a life of his own. Trust me, I work with a woman whose son is 32 and is not living on his own. He has the same issues Marc has but I think we have gotten Marc the right support and skills training to get him moving forward in life. Thank heavens!
Nothing else much going on here. I'm getting ready to head up to TN for Thanksgiving and that is taking all of my time. There is a LOT of planning to do to be ready to make 4 days worth of meals for 30+ people.
T19 M15 S19 XH47 M43 bomb12/4/07 PA5/07 S12/26/07 D final 11/17/08 Back together with no defined R 05/2010 confused....to say the least!!!
Mish, my sister graduated from the USNA and went into the Supply Corps. After she completed that portion of her training in Athens, GA, she shipped out to a sub tender based in Scotland for 3 years. She had several enlisted folks on her staff that literally were her lifelines (payroll, supplies, etc.) She is out of the Navy and still keeps in touch with some of those folks who were in the trenches with her along the way.
Underdog this is really a small world. The submarine I was on did all of our refit's out of Holy Loch Scotland, tied up to probably the very same tender your sister was on. I was there 1989-91 off and on.
Mish, the Navy is a wonderful place to learn a a skill, complete college and grow up a tad. I served six years and do not regret a moment of it. Make sure every promise said is in writing, never assume you'll get what the recruiter says will happen. Good luck...
You can not change your past, but you can ruin a perfectly good present by worrying about the future.
He is still excited though.