I am 32 years old. Unmarried, no kids. I have BA in political science, an MA in intelligence studies and I am currently pursuing an MBA. I am a revenue agent, employed by state since January 2006. I was acting President of 235 member local in AFSCME union from jan 2013, till i was elected President this past June.
So.....a very long story short I have been in the application process for dircom in Navy Reserve since Jan 2006. It hasn't been fun or easy so say the least. Lots of misplaced paperwork, multiple recruiters, you name it. I first tried Intel, but was persuaded not to based uponqualifications. Then cam Supply, where I I finally got an application together, only to face rejection by district, so it never went to Board (admitted to pot use in college).
It has been a dream/goal of mine for a long time now to become a Navy Officer. However, the underlying desire for such is that itch, that urge, someting, that I need to serve the Navy regardless. On that, and with the enduring officer aplication process, Enlistment has become a common thought of mine...too common....
Ive started to really debate some pros/cons, and Ive been told by numerous sources to go for it and also to not go for it. It became a common thought when I saw the beaurocratic bull my boss goes through, plus all the ridiculous bull Ive seen working as a union President. That led me to have thoughts of facing/dealing with such as a Navy Officer, thus thinking enlistment route has that better of a pro to really consider it.
Joinging the Navy Reserve/becoming an Officer is something that is on my mind every single day.....yes, every day. I cant shake this desire to serve. Maybe its some form of prestige I wanna feel from serving, who knows. Maybe Im even attracted to the prestige of being a Navy Officer. Even looking at other branches, my heart keeps me coming back to Navy.
I really think I would be a great Officer, perhaps even deserve such. Quite a crossroads. One thing, even if enlistment happens, I will keep applying for Officer till its no longer possile.
So...any advice would be greatly appreciated.
So.....a very long story short I have been in the application process for dircom in Navy Reserve since Jan 2006. It hasn't been fun or easy so say the least. Lots of misplaced paperwork, multiple recruiters, you name it. I first tried Intel, but was persuaded not to based uponqualifications. Then cam Supply, where I I finally got an application together, only to face rejection by district, so it never went to Board (admitted to pot use in college).
It has been a dream/goal of mine for a long time now to become a Navy Officer. However, the underlying desire for such is that itch, that urge, someting, that I need to serve the Navy regardless. On that, and with the enduring officer aplication process, Enlistment has become a common thought of mine...too common....
Ive started to really debate some pros/cons, and Ive been told by numerous sources to go for it and also to not go for it. It became a common thought when I saw the beaurocratic bull my boss goes through, plus all the ridiculous bull Ive seen working as a union President. That led me to have thoughts of facing/dealing with such as a Navy Officer, thus thinking enlistment route has that better of a pro to really consider it.
Joinging the Navy Reserve/becoming an Officer is something that is on my mind every single day.....yes, every day. I cant shake this desire to serve. Maybe its some form of prestige I wanna feel from serving, who knows. Maybe Im even attracted to the prestige of being a Navy Officer. Even looking at other branches, my heart keeps me coming back to Navy.
I really think I would be a great Officer, perhaps even deserve such. Quite a crossroads. One thing, even if enlistment happens, I will keep applying for Officer till its no longer possile.
So...any advice would be greatly appreciated.