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This has been discussed in bits before but I felt it would be good to devote a thread to it. How do most civilian employers view the Guard/Reserves when it comes to hiring them? I understand there are laws in place, but what is the reality for how most civilian employers treat military when they have to be deployed?

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I've had my current job as a FF/EMT since 2005 and I took the oath in 2012. They've been nothing but supportive the entire time. They are even holding my spot at a specific station for me during flight school (almost 2 years) so when I get back I can go right back to where I was.

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My employers were nothing but supportive. Just be honest with what is required of you. I was doing several ATP/AFTP's a year in addition to small active duty periods for cross country trips. Never had an issue.

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Out of curiosity, has anyone on here branched aviation in the Guard straight out of college? I'm two and a half months away from commissioning and am trying to either find a full time job. I'll probably have a 8-10 month wait prior to the start of BOLC. I've heard a lot of people recommending government work, but I haven't had much luck finding anything for a college grad.

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I did 4 years in the Guard, the rest AD. Being Guard was much harder than being active. Most civilian jobs want nothing to do with aviators, government jobs are a lot more secure but still can create issues. Many of my warrants were HEMS pilots and had to miss drill weekends for work. If your commander has a problem with you missing drill that creates friction. Plus the whole retirement pay delayed until age 60 is total BS. I suppose if you are self-employed that would be a good way to go.

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