I am dealing with a great opportunity and at the same time a major change in my life. I am a recent graduate from Sam Houston state (last December). While in school during my sophomore - junior year I decided that I was going to join the army. Specifically, there is a competitive program called WOFT or Warrant Officer Flight Training, which if selected, would guarantee a flight slot. As long as I make it through training I would be an Army Rotary Wing Aviator. Since my decision over two years ago, I have been working on my paper work. I have dealt with delay after delay from mistakes my recruiter has made time after time. So literally, a process that should take no more than a year has taken me over two years. (there is a lot of information and requirements that go into your packet that takes time to put together as well) Everyone, from my Recruiters to the Officers that interviewed me said I am highly competitive and they would be shocked if I didn't make it. Well, two months ago it went to the final board were they look over my paper work and what others have recommended and make a "final" decision. This was July 17 and I was not selected. This was a major hit as my expectations were obviously different based off what I was told. So for the last two months I have been working on plan B's and looking at oil and gas jobs with the intention of joining the reserves. I have been applying for job after job with no avail. I also started settling down with my wife and looking to establish ourselves within the community. That's when I get a call today from a Captain in the Army. He goes on to tell me that I was selected on the second board and I can sign my paper work as early as this Friday.
After two years of disappointment's with the logistics of the army and dealing with delay after delay, it left a bad taste in my mouth. (My recruiter dropped the ball a couple of times which led to months of delays) The Idea of settling and establishing a family was growing in me. Now I am somewhat confused as to where to go from here. I talked to my wife and she is always supportive of any decision I choose to make and she knows it would be a great opportunity. We have always wanted to move to different areas and experience different things in life. But at the same time this is a 6 year commitment upon completion of about 2 years of training for a total of 8 years realistically of service.
I know what a great chance this is in life but at the same time I am very close to my family as is my wife and 8 years is a long time from them.
My wife and I our praying for guidance. We thought the first board decision was gods sign of a different path so now I am really stumped.
Sorry for the long read and thanks for the prayers.
Nick
After two years of disappointment's with the logistics of the army and dealing with delay after delay, it left a bad taste in my mouth. (My recruiter dropped the ball a couple of times which led to months of delays) The Idea of settling and establishing a family was growing in me. Now I am somewhat confused as to where to go from here. I talked to my wife and she is always supportive of any decision I choose to make and she knows it would be a great opportunity. We have always wanted to move to different areas and experience different things in life. But at the same time this is a 6 year commitment upon completion of about 2 years of training for a total of 8 years realistically of service.
I know what a great chance this is in life but at the same time I am very close to my family as is my wife and 8 years is a long time from them.
My wife and I our praying for guidance. We thought the first board decision was gods sign of a different path so now I am really stumped.
Sorry for the long read and thanks for the prayers.
Nick
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