I thought I was moving to Oklahoma....

[AregularGuy]

But I'm headed to Iraq! I got word of a unit with an opening that was going that way. Hopped on with short notice. A couple of months to prep then I'm out. Strange the unexpected twists and turns life can present. I was glad to be getting out of CA and off to OKC. I'm not sure the employer will hold my position for me but they are looking into it. If nothing else, I'll have a few more Army stories. You folks helped keep me sane and connected during my last deployment and injury/recovery from injury/dissolution of my 20 year relationship. I appreciated that tremendously. Thanks to all!

[Spanky8601]

Stay safe/

[M76]

God Speed!

[Tractionavant]

Be safe my friend!!

[PyroFox79]

I thought that employers had to keep your position if you're a reservist and deploy?

[Garand Hunter]

Be safe and come back in a complete condition.

Psalm 1

[HKAllTheThings]

Enjoy. Not much going on there anymore.

[stormvet]

I thought that employers had to keep your position if you're a reservist and deploy?

[AregularGuy]

I thought that employers had to keep your position if you're a reservist and deploy?

I am in the midst of the hiring process for a job in OKC. I have a "preliminary offer" but nothing finalized. They really wanted me on board and created a position for me. They're looking for options on whether or not they can hold the spot for me. I don't think it will happen, but maybe it will be there when I get back.

Enjoy. Not much going on there anymore.

Yeah, this is what I've heard. As of Jan 1 OIR moved from "combat operations" to "advise and assist". Although apparently everyone is still doing the same stuff. Either way, sounds like I'll be busy as the lone PT in the MTF. Still not sure exactly where we are going in the country. I've got my first drill with the unit in 2 weeks.

Funny thing is I declined the COVID booster, now going to get a slew of questionable but Gov certified vaccines at SRP next month!

[Snoopy47]

It sounds that way but it is often not the case in the real world..............

A year later I get back call them and I’m told, really sorry but do to budget cuts we are not hiring any more officers.

Yea, it doesn't protect one from losing a job that would have otherwise been lost during the normal course of business anyway.

Bottom line as you point out, a clever employer can get rid of reserve service members easy enough if they are careful with how they do it.

[sealocan]

Congratulations on your new adventure and stay safe.


If you look hard enough there's probably a joke hidden somewhere like...

"How Iraq is like Oklahoma?"















(Although I've got nothing except...

"The 7-Elevens seem oddly similar.")

[rsrocket1]

Congratulations on your new adventure and stay safe.


If you look hard enough there's probably a joke hidden somewhere like...

"How Iraq is like Oklahoma?"

Neither pay taxes to California

"The 7-Elevens seem oddly similar."

I was on travel to Australia once and we stopped at a 7-Eleven south of Sydney to get gas. I walked in and asked if I could use the restroom. The guy behind the counter said "No restrooms here, mate"

Yup, he was Indian.

[Coolguy101]

I thought that employers had to keep your position if you're a reservist and deploy?

My brother went through a USERRA claim against a major retailer. It had to do with a promotion that happened while he was deployed. Bottom line is he lost, as the company has the right to fill a position while he is gone, and they didn't have another position open for him when he came back.

Lots of companies wave the flag and say they support the military. The reality is they only do so when its beneficial to the company. When its not, they don't.

[AregularGuy]

My brother went through a USERRA claim against a major retailer. It had to do with a promotion that happened while he was deployed. Bottom line is he lost, as the company has the right to fill a position while he is gone, and they didn't have another position open for him when he came back.

Lots of companies wave the flag and say they support the military. The reality is they only do so when its beneficial to the company. When its not, they don't.

Kaiser was pretty good to me during my last deployment. Technically they could fill my position as long as they offer me a position when I got back. It didn't have to be in the same department or even facility. It could be in a different city, etc. Luckily they kept my spot for me for over 2 years!

[Snoopy47]

Kaiser was pretty good to me during my last deployment.....!

Make no mistake, that wasn't a function of their generosity as much as it was a shortage of labor in the market.