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Originally Posted by Sakebomb
Its really all in how you present yourself. Federal law states that your civilian employer is required to hold your job for you while you are away on duty, be it school, drill, training or deployment. And even compensate you for raises and advancements missed while you were gone. Naturally, some employers dont like the idea of this as it is extra work for them. I'd say just be respectful about the whole thing. I know a few fellow soldiers who go to thier boss and basically tell them to "deal with it". Usually doesnt end well like that.
Back when I used to work at the airport, I would bring my boss a copy of my drill schedule at the begining of every month to give him a heads up on when I would not be available.
Also alot of National Guard unit commanders will change up drill schedules at the last minute. Not realizing that this means every single soldier under his command now has to renegotiate time off with thier respective employers.
EIDT: Honesty is also the best policy in my experience. When you present it to your employer, tell them exactly what you just told us here. That you have a strong desire to serve your country again, but still want to remain employed there and provide for your family.
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Great post. I agree wholeheartedly about being honest. Our company is enormous in size and they pride on giving employees flexibility. They have given several colleagues an extended leave without pay due to sickness and still kept their position for them.
I have been with the firm for over two years now and I am planning to commit to it for quite some time. One way I am thinking of bringing this up is, like you mentioned, in a very honest an open way, while reiterating my commitment to stay with them for a good period of time - something I was planning to do anyway.
Great thoughts. This really confirms my disposition towards my potential approach. That, and the PR thing. I think they could really take advantage of this. I hope anyway.
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Originally Posted by Gun Grape
Another thing to consider is future employers. Do you plan to stay at your current job for your whole enlistment?
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I will be committed for at least another 3-5 years. Who knows, maybe more after that. If things go well, may shoot to become a partner. I will try to ride the commitment wave to the end, and see what happens. At least for now, that is the plan.
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Originally Posted by Gun Grape
Most employers are not real keen on the idea of hiring someone that may have to take off for a year 2 weeks after hiring them and not be able to replace them.
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I have heard horror stories regarding this. This would have to be some well-calculated risk taking on my part. I mean, if noone would hire me, I could always go active duty - worst, worst case scenario.
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Originally Posted by Gun Grape
Or give them raises and/or promotions when they get back over people that although not employed at the company longer, have more time on the job.
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I am not sure about this part - do you mean they will give a person who has been deployed and absent for a year incentives upon their return? Or do you mean the people that were there the whole time (sorry its later and I am a bit brain dead)?