Can I have a full-time job while being in the national guard?

Question

I currently have a great full-time job, but I'm interested in joining the Air National Guard. The descriptions I read everywhere say "one weekend a month, two weeks a year", but I wonder if joining the ANG would affect my current situation. I don't want to leave my job, but I'm also interested in learning some other job skills (e.g. intel analyst). Anyone have some insight about this?

Answer 1

You won't have to leave your job- most employers are very understanding, and once you get through basic the time commitment is minimal, until you get deployed. Discuss it with your employer, and the recruiter, and see if you can make it work!

Answer 2

Certainly. Most people in the Reserves or Guard have full-time jobs. Employers have to allow for deployments, but it's a good idea to ask your employer for specifics.

Answer 3

Sure, you can have a full-time job. But, you can also be activated and sent anywhere the military needs you on short notice. A lot of people want to reap all of the benefits, but complain when they get recalled. It IS the military, remember.

Answer 4

as long as your a reserve then yes and that seems to be the case. if you do get deployed and called to active duty your employer must keep your job for you when you get back. They also must give you any raises you would of gotten if you never left. Also if they get rid of your job all together then they must give you a job that you are qualified for that is at about the same pay as your old job. if they refuse to give you your job you can take them to court and they will be forced to give you back your job by law. but i dont expect them to give you a problem. Best of luck.

Answer 5

Yes, unless your unit is called up, then your job goes on hole.

Remember the ANG is what G.W. Bush was in.

Answer 6

yes, the only thing is if your deployd you will be away for a couple of months. but they cant fire you though because they will get in trouble if they do.

Answer 7

If you are a reservist Yes, if not NO!