Might get laid off. Thinking about joining army...

[-SD-]

So i graduated 6 months ago with a masters and BBA in accounting and been working at a big accounting firm ever since and wouldnt you know it, we are having layoffs. I have a gut feeling I will be let go due to being pretty new and other stuff. I kinda dont like it there anyhow and was looking to move back to my hometown (austin) since getting engaged. Fiance is back in austin and isnt getting out of school until a couple years and we agreed its easier and better for me to go back to austin and get a job there. But in case jobs dont work out there, Ive always had the military in the back of my mind and I know I would have lot of options with having a masters in accounting. I was thinking Warrant Officer in the finance specialist MOS. How hard is it to go that route?
I do have marine corps basic under my belt (15 years ago) and wonder if that would substitute for army basic, or do I have to go through the whole thing as if I never was in?
Thanks

 

[ortiz34]

Do it after you buy your boat and become a landlord
are you related to CW? Always looking for a change?

BTW I hope you don't get laid off bro
Never want to see that stuff on here

 

[chewyxrage]

There's always a job for accountants, man. I wouldn't stress about it too much.

Update your resume and start looking.

 

[-SD-]

There's always a job for accountants, man. I wouldn't stress about it too much.

Update your resume and start looking.

i already have but might go talk to a recruiter just to get it out of my system and get the info.

 

[hardrock]

No offense SD, but you must be out yo damn mind joining the Army right now.

Honestly, I've always thought about it too, but that as far as I ever got or will get.

 

[PICK3]

I was thinking Warrant Officer in the finance specialist MOS. How hard is it to go that route?
I do have marine corps basic under my belt (15 years ago) and wonder if that would substitute for army basic, or do I have to go through the whole thing as if I never was in?
Thanks

Don't believe such a thing exist

With a Master's why knot a regular commission?

 

[-SD-]

Don't believe such a thing exist

With a Master's why knot a regular commission?

dont want to be responsible for other mens asses.

no homo

 

[manny78]

Joining the army = going after the fatty at 3am.... Dude please, dont !

 

[musclemom]

Dude, with your skills/brains/experience, AIR FORCE. You could write your own ticket.

Edit: Whoops, sorry, just did the math. The youngest you could possibly be is 32/33. Air Force won't take you for active duty over 27.

 

[needtogetarmy]

Dude, with your skills/brains/experience, AIR FORCE. You could write your own ticket.

Edit: Whoops, sorry, just did the math. The youngest you could possibly be is 32/33. Air Force won't take you for active duty over 27.

+1 for the Air Force

USMC boot camp is sufficient to waive Army basic training but (and this is the big but) your gap in service may require you to go through basic again.

On the other hand you should not be thinking of enlisted with your education. See what opportunities are available for officers. Trust me, entering as an E-1 or E-3 compared to a O-1 is a huge difference, especially with the pay, and the level of B.S. you will have to deal with.