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Originally Posted by Gun Grape
Not incentives, but if you would have gotten a raise or promotion due to normal attrition/time at the company then when you get back they are required to give those to you.
Imagine the feelings/resentment of your fellow employees.
I join the company on Monday, You join on Wed. 6 months later I get called to deploy for a 15 month tour in Iraq. You keep working at the company.
(i thought I read you were a MT guy in the corps.) You and I hire on as Truck Drivers 3 classification. After a year you automatically become a truck driver 2 unless you have an accident. More pay, More bennies.
You do your road time, no accidents get promoted at 12 months. And are well on your way towards road time for the next higher step.
I come back and the company must automatically advance me to Driver 2. Even though I have only actually drove for 6 months. And I'm at the same place you are for the next promotion.
And companies know that. So some, if they know you are guard/reserve will not hire you. It will be for other reasons officially, but your Guard/reserve participation does weigh in heavy when seeking new employment.
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That confirms my thoughts. I am, however, referring to a professional organization where promotions are based strictly on merit so, I don't think this would apply to my situation. Even the annual raise at my company is merit-based, and not at all guaranteed. This would be a trade off I would have to make if I get deployed. The thing is, I would probably have to work out a solid deal with the company based on my performance and commitment. I am relying on this to work. I am also thinking about doing State OCS which is on the weekends (crazy isn't it?) so this may help in terms of not being absent for an extended period of time immediately.