I'm 31 and I've done 6 years active and 4 yrs reserves. So here is why I like reserves better. I like making more money than being active. I am SSG in the reserves. I can go on a deployment just about anytime I want to, but I'm also a Lt in corrections for my state and a substitute teacher. I like my schedule and I have no degree just yet. I make $70k just as Lt. and I make addition $1k a month substitute teacher assignments on my days off. I also make +$300 from Army Reserve monthly. Even with all that going on with myself I have way more time to finish college than an active soldier. Because at the end of the day many active duty commanders deny your tution assistance documents just because of stupid training. Not to forget everyone can't do 20 fucking yrs of the same ole controlled routine. Also many people never physically make it 20 yrs in the Army because of health issues. Lets be real unless you have what it takes to be a 1SG, warrant officer and plan to be extremely dedicated then you are wasting your time active. I can be flexible with military assignments. At 50 I can retire from corrections with a $31k pension, pick up another career and retire again with Army reserves at 60 and retire from another govern job (for example police clerk) at 60. If you stay active for 20 yrs you will more than likely start a family and you can kiss that earning a degree on your spare time crap goodbye unless your kids are older. Next you have to deal with military spouse bullshit like her not having a job and you having to split your check with the whole family been there done that it's not that fucking great. I rather have my wife working a stable good salary job. Heck she makes $55k a year. So let's total this up. My salary total is about $88k My wife $55k The benefits we pay 300 a month for Tricare-select (Army benefits) Live very close to a military installation so free gym membership and access to the food commissary (very cheap)! Cheap flights Bought a house and not moving all over the place because the active duty said so.

@aalyahjames1846

5 жыл бұрын

I’m interested in reserve however I know I want more benefits and more money especially when I retire should I start active duty or just stay wit reserve

@watchingwalter1127

4 жыл бұрын

So true

@toroman8677

4 жыл бұрын

I'm coming up on my end of A/D enlistment. I'm stuck between re-enlisting or going SELRES. How is the Tricare coverage for u and family as a reservist? And about how much do u pay a month for it?

@LauraZorza

4 жыл бұрын

Toro Man I made a video on this topic.

@Zz-zc1sq

3 жыл бұрын

Shit this is a good summary. All true facts.

I'm going reserves in less than 30 days as a Seabee EO. I'm joining at 39, at which reserves is the only choice. The benefits for being a reservist as a small business owner with a family are greater than not having the benefits. Great videos Nicky!

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

totally! you have a situation where it will work really well. Also maturity plays a factor and you'll do great. Thanks for joining and proving that you dont have to be a young buck like me to still do this.

@railstop

7 жыл бұрын

Joining the Navy is fulfilling a lifelong goal, doing it finally now is even more satisfying.

@Uromastyxfanatics

6 жыл бұрын

Jarrod Neff How's it going for you dude?

@losttribe1993

6 жыл бұрын

Jarrod Neff How is this working out? I also plan to be a sw or eo Have you been deployed? Or do you get a choice?

@brianrandall165

6 жыл бұрын

I’m 32 and thinking about joining

thanks for making these videos. ..it's nice to hear an honest experienced opinion.

lets get that 10k subs grind !!!!

@TxLoneStar817

3 жыл бұрын

Now hes at 70.5k

Thank you so much for doing this video ! I swear you and JT have cleared up so many things for me. Much love & keep up the solid work!!

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

VEE LAMIPETI thank you! 😀 I'll continue to keep providing more information.

getting consistent with the uploads haha. appreciate the work you put in, love your videos !

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

glad you noticed! keep expecting them and share with a friend.

I like your contents. Thank you for making them

Great video! Do you know anything about the CTR (Collection) Rate? I do know that one cannot go into full detail because of the nature of the job, but I would like to know the basics of the job, what area of the ASVAB should primarily be focused on?

reservist here, what I can tell you from my experience is that if you don't have anything going on at home go active, e3 and below in the reserve don't get any love and there aren't that many opportunities, some rates like HM, MA, YN, PS LS.. are great if you are looking to be busy with mobs and deployments... ANY AVIATION rate... stay away from the reserves , go active first. you are Going to seat at the nosc watching the years fly by. don't join and think you can go active, you have to wait at least 2 years to be accepted into the program... even then it goes by what the big navy needs, and guess what they always need CS, MA.... other rates will require your rate allowing you to cross rate.... IS A MATTER of right place at the right time to be able to go active..... also being hot shit in the reserves

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! its what I am always trying to say in the videos but people will still make their decisions.

@yobiwolrd07

6 жыл бұрын

NICKY MGTV to be honest u don't really explain it well the reserve part. The comment above gave more detail

Navy Operational Support Center... And you nailed this... I'm former active duty and now a reservist.

Thanks buddy. Great video. This just crystalized my decision.

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

Louis Menendez good to hear.

Thanks for all the info Nicky

How did you like the Navy Reserves? I just got out of Active Duty and I'm looking at joining the Navy Reserves when/if you were drilling at your NOSC did you still have NKO's or PQS/ Qualifications that you have to obtain same as if you were on Active Duty or what exactly do you do during a drill weekend? I hope I can still get to deploy. I actually loved deployments just hated not living close to home.

Totally different cultures. Not uncommon to see 21-22 year old E5’s in Active and 41-42 year old E5’s in Reserves. Reason being is many people opt to join Reserves later in life or have a long break in service from active duty. I think one of the keys to Reserves is to avoid the Operational Support Units and join a Reserve unit that directly supports active duty. It also helps to be close to a Navy installation as opposed to being at a NOSC in Oklahoma, Nebraska, etc.

Thank you so much for the advice Active duty now then in 4 yrs go reserves 🙌🏾

Can you tell me about the FTS program i just got a call from a petty officer asking if i wanted to do it, for BM.

Nick i just subscribe today ive watched probably 10 of ur videos, and with this video here pertaining the reservist side my question is what would your experience be if u live far from moss and is there a posibility that i would have to travel Or be stationed in different states? Currently right now im in California and interested in the MA rate

I went to Bahrain SA on the USS Valcour AGF 1 back in the day. Lovely place.

What are the educational benefits if you go Navy reserve (for example can you elaborate on scholarships or tuition assistance)

Would you be able to do explain more about joining the military with a age waiver?How easy it is to join after the cut off age? What factors goes into granting an age waiver? Thanks for great videos!

Is your intro song "Nerve" by The Story So Far? That's sick! 🤘🏼

Thanks you for this one

if you go into the army partime as a (reservist) can you collect as much retirement via points to have as much in your retirement if you go full time (active duty). Also, so youre saying that going part time would not give you a good enough idea of what full time would be like?

hey, new to your channel looking things up because i want to join soon. ok when you say you get handle selected for t deployment what do you mean hand picked and you know where your going?

See this is where Im getting torn. Im working as a nurse but not a bachelored nurse, so I know being an officer is not an option rn. I have two more years but I want to jump in ASAP but i know if I try to enlist now theres a chance I may not be given anything medical as my job choice. So I just thought why not do reserves so I can get the military feel right now and still work towards my BSN. Ugh idk.

I'm contracted full time support leaving for boot camp in April. Likely Fire Controlman. I appreciate you talking about full time support because I didn't know about it until they offered the contract at MEPS. My recruiters Chief Petty officer is actually full time support, so I was able to talk to him and get a good idea for it before I signed. Great videos. Thanks for uploading!

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

thanks! good luck. Still active it's just a different aspect and role.

Great video and very informative!

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

thanks!

What is your opinion on Seabees or BU specifically

What's the shortest contract for active duty

which branch of the reserves is best to join?

Hey Nicky, love your content and I'm glad JT put you in one of his vids so I could subscribe to you. I chose HM at meps and in my contract it says I'm FTS. I have a lot of questions about corpsman lifestyle but I don't know where to start. Maybe you could go into further detail about the pros/cons about being a corpsman. I just want to know more about my rate, I watched your other vid about corpsman but I still want to know more.

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

well you gotta give me more direction and I can help. To broad to just rant on lol.

How is a 6 year contract Brocken down? Is it 6 active years or 4 active and 2 reservist year’s?

So active duty u go to cambar and reserve u go to combat only if needed??

Hey Nicky I leave for bootcamp in three weeks and I was just wondering if you can make a video on the rate IT

@mikecorr2163

4 жыл бұрын

Eric Hanlon How was boot camp?

I want to join the USCG as a ME (Maritime Enforcement Specialist) but I also would like to attend 4 year college and eventually get out and become a police officer somewhere. Would this mean you recommend joining reserves, being that I would also like to attend college?

Excellent video with lots of great insider info. You mentioned that we have until this year to get the 20 year retirement. Is that for all branches? can you elaborate? thanks!

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

yes the entire DoD is changing military retirement

I been thinking about joining for almost 2 Years now, I have a daughter that is 4.5 months. I been putting it off for many reasons, but in recent I have been considering on joining for the medical, and financial benefits. Don’t get me wrong I do want to serve. I’m just stuck between if it’s worth it for financial means? Is reserve better in terms of “best of both worlds” mainly medical expenses, or is full time better because of housing allowances, legal fees, and medical? I understand we can’t get everything we want haha but just stuck in limbo I guess.

Hey @nickymgtv so around 1:00 in the video you mention needing to join this year (which would’ve been 2017) to get the 20 year pension pay. I’m just checking to see if I understood that right? Because, the pension is one of the reasons I’m planning on joining.

@LauraZorza

4 жыл бұрын

StrugglesOfmy 20s, 20- year pension of 50% of your base pay is gone. Now it’s a Blended System. If you do 20-years it’s 40% of your base pay and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), which is money you invest. It’s a better deal if you invest a chunk of money per month. Nicky did a good video the other day touching on this topic.

Good stuff! Looking forward to future vids. Btw are you currently stationed in SOCAL?

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

yes I am. I'll keep pushing them out thank you!

@jaygamble8328

7 жыл бұрын

Nice, I'm actually in cali for a couple of weeks. I'm around the LA/Long Beach/Anaheim area

What about having one spouse active and the other reserve ? How would that work with traveling, living, deployment, etc Thanks man keep it up !

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

Usually they will have to switch reserve components which is difficult to manage. AS far deployment they make people have family care plans just in case both are deployed.

I recommend that everybody go active duty first. This will get you veteran status, VA healthcare, veteran hiring preference, GI Bill. Being a vet will change your life. Then go into the guard/reserves to finish out your 20 years. If you go into the reserve component and never get called to active duty you will not earn your veteran status. If you never get called up, you will get nothing out of it other than some educational benefits while in drilling status. Go active first

So bro you know anything about FTS AIRCREW?

Hey Nicky, I had a question. I'm about to go to head to Meps on Thursday 17th of October 2019...I initially planned to join full time enlisted but due to paperwork delay and new fiscal year and my picat score being just below a 50, my career counselor is recommending reserve and doing FTS. Do you know how hard the process is to switch from reserve to active duty? Recruiter said you can request to switch after 12 months...but I've read mixed statements on that. Also is full time support essentially full time duty inside of part time being that it's reserves?

@LauraZorza

4 жыл бұрын

Alexander Baros, FTS is technically Reserves, BUT you are on active duty orders. It’s a good gig. I will be posting a video in a couple days on this topic.

Can you please do a video on Human Resources specialist job?

@elliottwilliams9221

5 жыл бұрын

Local Wide Are you army? HR specialist do all paperwork and records, so basically you’re the administrative assistant to your commander or directly under the Sgt who’s that person to the commander. It’s a good MOS imo. It has perks but you can get shuffled into doing other jobs if there’s a need or vacancy. For instance supply or 88mike.

It's been a couple years since this video released but can you make a full video soon on fts, or message me directly so I can decide, I was told that fts is great by my recruiter, that you get played the same amount, same benefits, more places to be stationed, able to take college classes, and I still get to do the same jobs, am I able to change from fts to active duty after meps and I talked to the classifier

@LauraZorza

4 жыл бұрын

Derek Edwards, FTS is a great gig. I will be posting a video on the topic in a couple days.

can you do a video about relationships in the military or just being able to see your love ones overall like the moving around and time spent actually being able to see them

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

crazy you asked this! I will be doing one literally within this weekend!

Now this is where I'm torn!! I want to get my Navy career started but if I go active now I'll lose my annuity from my union job but I don't want to wait and then be stuck as a reserve. Should I just go active and say fuck it?

i know this video is old but i have to say i love the story so far intro

THE STORY SO FAR OPENING!! WOO

Hey can you do a more in depth video on fts please I'm deciding between that and active duty also hm is one of my jobs choices I have after taking the asvab will they just stick you in any medical job? Thanks

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

It's pretty generic job in the sense that health care could be patient care, admin work, or even working on mechanical medical equipment.

Hey Nicky, I'm in Deps right now and my rate is IC. Do you have any info on this rate? i've looked and looked but only found little to none information.

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

it's an intel rate so you wont find anything.

what if i do active duty and studying collage at the same time?

Just wondering, is what you said for reservists the same for both Officers and enlisted ? Also how many points does it take to equal 1 year ?

@LauraZorza

4 жыл бұрын

William Antico, yes, everything is same thing for Enlisted and Officers. One point per day on Active Duty = 365 points per year, same in the Reserves.

So I have a chance to work at an assembly line at ford making double miminum wage, if i get it I'll get settled in then join the reserves. If not I'll go AD- does this sound like a solid plan fam?

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

These best advice I have is to work smarter not harder. If you do active duty 20 years and get the pension,(possibly get disability rating as well) plus getting out to work a second career you'll be making a good living. The ford thing doesn't sound bad, but I would be aware of the risk you take and the events that led to the 07-09 bail out.

If I was unable to pay for it myself, or receive tuition assistance to pay for college and take ROTC. Would it be possible to enlist in the reserves and get my bachelor's while doing ROTC?

@rolandbioc3024

5 жыл бұрын

john goodyear What I am also trying to figure out, Im close to getting my associates degree but I want to also get a bachelors degree so I can get a officer rank

nicky can you make a video about been in the navy while in college.

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

already did. It's pretty early on my videos.

I’m lazy which one would be a more comfortable place to join for 4 years active army, navy, Air Force.

@TxLoneStar817

3 жыл бұрын

Boy Scouts

NICKY MGTV - Hey great video by the way! So im a bit confused with the FTS situation. So in my case I am a second year in college, just took a semester off to join the Navy reserves, still trying my hardest to process in the Navy (but my recruiter is kinda fucking up paper work lol or med docs), and Im hoping to do at least a maximum of 4-5 years in the reserves so im able to finish my bachelors degree. Now, I don't mind going on deployment, but I just wanted to ask from your experience with your friends that were or are in FTS, will I be more likely to go on deployment with or without being in FTS? Also, after im done with my degree im most likely going full active duty to just make a few extra money and get those years in before retirement.

@MegaA2dg

7 жыл бұрын

melody96732 FTS is ACTIVE DUTY , you are full time navy... the navy is your job... the only difference to "active duty" is that you are assigned to a command that SUPPORTS reserves... the place where reservist go for their weekend/training needs to be running 24/7... so FTS members are there to do it... for example, an active duty yeoman on a ship will do paper work for all active duty members of that ship..... a FTS yeoman will mostly be at a NOSC doing paper work for all Reservists....

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

The other viewer said it perfectly. If I were you do reserves, try to finish a degree and commission as a active or reserve officer which ever fits your sitaution.

Who does school work with active duty I really want to travel, but I heard reserves is way better for school than active duty is?

@3Bernie

3 жыл бұрын

True

Is it more work to be in the reserves than active ? And do you deploy?

@LauraZorza

4 жыл бұрын

Mikayle Triplett, it’s more work to balance your home life with family and a civilian job for drill weekends, two weeks annual training, and mobilizations (deployments). Some units are voluntold to deploy, but 90% or more volunteer 👍

Hey NickyMGTV, Are you planning on doing 20 years in the navy?

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

Schaefer555: Gaming I do but you should watch my video about it.

@lukeschaefer2588

7 жыл бұрын

NICKY MGTV, I will thanks!

So I plan on joining as a navy reservist and I’m supposed to swear in next week.. but my whole purpose on joining was to help me pay for college. Will being in the reserves help me pay for school?

@joshkidwell4334

3 жыл бұрын

How did this end up working out? I'm curious. I have the same question.

@antoinecharlesdegaulle580

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshkidwell4334 it doesn't pay much

Hey Nicky, you mentioned in your video that we have to get in before the end of 2017 to enjoy the pension? where is it going or what's happening to it? I'm waiting on some paperwork then I'm going to meps so I'm trying to learn everything I can

@nickolasjones4355

7 жыл бұрын

Eric Holy wondering the same thing my dude

@leesa0147

7 жыл бұрын

Eric Holy yes would like to know more about that also hope Nicky can update us on that.

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

I will make one today about it!

@Eric-jn7fe

7 жыл бұрын

NICKY MGTV thanks! you're awesome and I love your videos.

@leesa0147

7 жыл бұрын

Thx Nicky!! You explained it perfect, love your videos. Keep up the great job!!

What was your favorite part about the navy?

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

still in so I guess right now? lol

Just joined the Navy, wondering if you can do a video on Yeoman?

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

Jordan Bailey I'm trying.

@TheJbailey2

7 жыл бұрын

NICKY MGTV Thanks!

do you think joining the reserves would interfere with college? like do you think it would be hard to balance?

@NICKYMGTV

6 жыл бұрын

it will make you have to do more time management but there shouldn't be any issues.

Hey can you do a video on the possibility of enlisting in another service while in IRR after your active duty enlistment. Is it possible to or not?.

@gregoryyuennusn

7 жыл бұрын

Future Sailor Leonard it's possible pending what branch you go to ie you can't go to USMC, but you can go to the others.

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

it's possible, but more difficult. It is much easier to just keep serving in the same branch.

What If I have finances like paying my car and insurance???

@colin6612

4 жыл бұрын

Reserves pay is like $300 or less a month starting out for drill weekend.. You'll be able to get cheaper USAA car insurance and health insurance through the Reserves. Additionally, companies will give you veteran/military discounts on stuff.

So I’ve joined AD but I put FTS when I was picking my job at meps, didn’t really know what to pick. Did I mess up because I really want the whole navy experience.

@SabiraEvans

6 жыл бұрын

Kaisha Andrus FTS doesn’t deploy that’s the only difference and they make rank faster

Is FTS actually as good as being active duty? Will you have a chance to get travel and get as many deployments?

@NICKYMGTV

6 жыл бұрын

You can deploy but plan on like a diet version of active duty lol.

@otrRae

6 жыл бұрын

NICKY MGTV okay thanks. My recruiter was trying to make it seem as if I had almost complete control over when I want to deploy and go more places . Think I'll just go ahead and be active duty

Okay so, just to clarify: reservist go to A school after basic training?

@NICKYMGTV

5 жыл бұрын

Alondra Wilson yeah they have to.

HM here shipping out for RTC in April.... what is the best route I can take to ensure I am on a boat?

@lonco2323

7 жыл бұрын

Tyler Mac shiping out in April also my dude

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

not likely for HM to go to a ship on the first command. Most likely second duty station.

NICKY MGTV When is the next job review really want to see Gunners Mate

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

To be honest. I did make the video. I edited it and didn't like the content as it didn't feel genuine or give much insight. I'm going to try and make it again.

@patrickkremer6099

7 жыл бұрын

NICKY MGTV Thanks for letting me know love your videos man

Can you make a video about the MA rate

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

Already did. Check it out!

I want to be an Officer in the Navy however I’m going Reserves first to get my Bachelors degree then once I get my degree I’ll go active duty thoughts?

@konrad1101

4 жыл бұрын

MrGame N Watch go active

@Shadey114

4 жыл бұрын

Yea man active is better just do online schooling

@jenniferorourke7450

4 жыл бұрын

If you do reserves you can go to school full time and you should be able to use TA (I haven't tried this so I'm not 100%). If you go active you might be able to take 1 class a semester, you have to wait like ~2 years to use TA (or you can get a waiver but that's rare). If you deploy, even only taking 1 class you might not have time, you might not have access to your classes (most shops don't have a bunch of spare computers and you may not have internet access). Or if you are active duty enlisted you can do STA-21. STA-21 is a pretty incredible program. There are a few other programs that will help you go from enlisted to officer as well. If you want to wait for your degree you can do your 4-ish year enlistment then get out and use GI Bill.

@LauraZorza

4 жыл бұрын

Jennifer O'Rourke, Navy Reservist only receive TA if on Active Duty orders for 120-days or more and after having been in the Reserves for 2-years or more.

@Zz-zc1sq

3 жыл бұрын

Go ocs or active. No TA for reserve and reserve GI bill is trash

Can you be in the reserves in college then get your degree and go into AD and become an officer

@notlad121

5 жыл бұрын

Wyatt C52 yes

I'm a bm in the reserves but I'm still in dep , is there any way that I could get that changed to active ? Or what is the process that I would have to go through to get that started so that I can be activated before I leave ?

@MegaA2dg

7 жыл бұрын

rayham brooks dude find out now..... and real talk... GO ACTIVE.... do it now talk to your recruiter to change your contract before you leave... once you leave to bootcamp you will have to wait for at least 3 years.

@rayhambrooks5246

7 жыл бұрын

ThAnk you

@gregoryyuennusn

7 жыл бұрын

rayham brooks seriously. As a Boatswains Mate that's done both, reserves will be a disservice to your skills and knowledge for advancement.

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

talk to the recruiter and you'll do fine. Idk if they'll have an opening and this may change your ship date so just a heads up.

If one was disqualified form active duty at meps could that person try to go reserve with better luck?

@kayp4601

2 жыл бұрын

The standards for active and reserves are the same medically at MEPS. For other things like a moral waiver the Army National Guard might give you a moral waiver that the regular Army will not allow.

can i be in the reserves, go to school, and have a part time job at some retail store at the same time?

@NICKYMGTV

6 жыл бұрын

So I wanted to say that the reason this sounds so good is you get to have everything you want right? The issue is that you aren't focusing on one thing so you end up not being excellent at any of them,. I say this because I have a friend that is doing that and just wishes he went active or didn't join at all.

@CraftCrazy69

6 жыл бұрын

thank you for the insight. i appreciate it

So do employers generally prefer active duty to reserve employees?

@Zz-zc1sq

3 жыл бұрын

This depends on your job on navy

Does the Coast Guard get a lot of crap from the Navy?

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

no you mean we give them a hard time lol #puddlepirates

Can you make a video on the new uniforms

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

khianasawesome the green camouflage or the other new announcements?

@KhianaHollinsLifestyle

7 жыл бұрын

The new green ones and the uniforms and other gear to expect to get while in boot camp now since they changed it!

So, I just signed a HM/FTS contract today because my recruiting chief told me that it was the exact same as a regular Corpsman contract. I'm now finding out just how different it is, and I want the active duty opportunities. Can I still get an active duty contract? I know that I don't necessarily have to leave for my specified contract date, but does anyone have any advice or comments on what I could or should do or say to my recruiter?

@ninababiera3945

4 жыл бұрын

Yoo received the same contract too HM FTS

@LauraZorza

4 жыл бұрын

Sam Mac did you sign yet?

@LauraZorza

4 жыл бұрын

Vnin B it’s a good gig, but advancement at the moment is zero.

@ninababiera3945

4 жыл бұрын

@@LauraZorza Thank you. I'd like to know how FTS differs to Active Duty in terms of work and lifestyle? I'd appreciate if you could give me some insights 😊

@LauraZorza

4 жыл бұрын

Vnin B, Nicky was spot on in this video, but I will elaborate when I post a video within the next two days.

Great Video! You were spot on with the Reserve information. Im currently in the Navy reserves and it is much more than 2 days a month, 2 weeks a year. Again, great video.

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

thanks man! I just want to make sure no one is sold anything they weren't expecting.

@unnclebenny

6 жыл бұрын

Generally speaking, how much do the reserves make a month? And what might be a good reservist job?

I realized is non priors adapt better to the reserves then prior active duty sailors.

My father was part of the seabees

Does the reservist have a salary? Same as Regular Force..

@S1D3W1ND3R015

6 жыл бұрын

Papa November We have drill pay. Which is you get paid for the days you drill only. The only time you get "active duty pay" is AT (Annual Training) and deployments.

Does navy reserves have benefits

@colin6612

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. You can pay for Reserve Medical, Dental, and Retirement. You can't collect retirement until you're 60 though with Reserves.

@Zz-zc1sq

3 жыл бұрын

And you get trash gibill

Can you do a video on retirement in the navy?

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

happening today

I think the employers HAVE to allow you to come back. I am also fairly certain that they cannot refuse to hire you for that reason. In other words if someone is in the reserves and they apply for a civilian job the employer cannot say I will not hire you due to being in the reserves. I mean I guess they could not hire you and give a different reason or just not say, but they cannot not hire a reservist and give that as a reason.

@LauraZorza

4 жыл бұрын

dogsareme100, correct under USERRA your civilian job is protected 👍

Ok never mind I wanna go active lol

@NICKYMGTV

6 жыл бұрын

I approve lol

@adamsjay212

6 жыл бұрын

NICKY MGTV hey does reserve have the chance to travel as well?

@nitalovly

4 жыл бұрын

@@adamsjay212 yes

@chris6653

3 жыл бұрын

I know I’m 2 years late... but don’t do it.

@adamsjay212

3 жыл бұрын

@@chris6653 I’m already in I’m half way done now lol

Do the reserves get the same health benefits as active duty?

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

while on active time yes.

@gregoryyuennusn

7 жыл бұрын

eff dat you get Tricare select, not prime. You still pay monthly fees and copays, plus you have to find providers that accept tricare. It's better and cheaper than a lot of civilian insurances still.

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

this is why I said yes while on active time.

@kayp4601

2 жыл бұрын

Active duty gets free tricare. Reservists can buy into tricare reserve select and tricare dental for a small fee.

Why is it harder so switch over from reserve to active?

@gregoryyuennusn

7 жыл бұрын

Taci there has to be billets (openings) in your rate and pay grade, then get a package approved, command and nosc approval. The whole process could take over a year if you're even accepted.

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

Taci exactly what the other viewer said.

@pablomejia774

6 жыл бұрын

It depends on situation and timing. I found out they were wanting people to go active couple weeks ago. I applied for rc to ac and got approved within 5 days and will be reenlisting in 3 weeks.

@kayp4601

2 жыл бұрын

Have to have commanders permission. If the unit is understrength the commander can refuse.

Hey man HM2 here went Active to Reserves after 5 years

@johndorr4131

5 жыл бұрын

James E. Cornette hey man I’m Hm3 and trying to do the same thing I would love to pick your brain

I'm 23 single guy going is as an YN FTS. Will I be bored to death?

@ThejeffJr8

5 жыл бұрын

@@bigmoneycool1166 Yeah I think so too man. I ship early June. You?

@bigmoneycool1166

5 жыл бұрын

ThejayL0456 April . & I’m 23 as well , hopefully FTS will be a cool journey man.

@ThejeffJr8

5 жыл бұрын

@@bigmoneycool1166 Yeah it's hard to find information on it. whats your rate?

Nice video ✊🏼. My background: BS degree in psychology crisis counseling and Master Certification! In global studies. 2 years plus working with at risk youth. Love my current job BTW. Fine pay/rewarding job. Married for 10 years, two kids and one on the way. I would like to join the navy or airforce reserves: religious specialist / chaplain assistance in order to support and increase self confidence... Would also like a bit more income PT. And still be presen for my kids and wife (since many men escape their duty station as husbands). Question: can you please provide information regarding religious specialist as a reserve, deployment more than 3/6 months 🤔?

Are the benefits the same like health benefits

@NICKYMGTV

5 жыл бұрын

Not entirely. You have to pay to be on healthcare through the navy.

@Sheralicious22

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Hi Nicky!! I need some help!!! I'm 22 years old and plan on joining the military. I went to college for about 2 weeks back when I was 18 but had to drop out due to family issues, since then I've been working dead end jobs and want to get out of my small town. I bounced around between going active, reserves, and even CA ARNG. I have no kids and I'm not married would it be best to join active and complete college courses while serving or join the ARNG and go to college knowing I will have an inconvenienced lifestyle. My dream job in the military is to become a crypto linguist and I know that job isn't always readily available. Do all the branches stop taking individuals once they reach a certain age? Thank you!

@NICKYMGTV

6 жыл бұрын

So my suggestion would be to join enlisted and be a linguist or if not cross rate eventually because demand for them is there. Secondly I say this because it seems as you have been fed up with the random job after random job. Reality is if you go reserves you will still have to work some other job that may be the same type of job you have now. Also less inconvenienced isn't totally true because the time demands of reserves and possibility of deploying.

@e.m.y.2429

6 жыл бұрын

NICKY MGTV...I see your point, and it's a very good suggestion! I guess it's just anxiety kicking in cause I don't have a degree yet and I know taking classes while enlisted might take awhile just to reach my Bachelor's degree, but I do have the determination! The ARNG caught my attention because if I signed a 6yr contract then that would pretty much pay for my associates and Bachelor's, if that's correct. Is it true that if you're passed 25yrs old the Navy,AF, Army etc won't accept you? One of my top priorities is obtaining all my degrees and be debt free, is enlisted a good pathway then going guard after I'm out?! Thank you for the quick response!!

Active duty for me

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

awesome!

if youre currently in college is active duty still the better option?

@cubanheat3rules100

7 жыл бұрын

Amy Garcia It depends if you want the Military or not

@cubanheat3rules100

7 жыл бұрын

Amy Garcia If you want to go school and military just do reserves, If you want to see what all of the military has to offer go active

@NICKYMGTV

7 жыл бұрын

If you're going to get your bachelors then just stick with it and try to major in a STEM field and have a good GPA or get a professional degree like nursing, pharmacist, lawyer, etc.

@nectarioslafharis2149

6 жыл бұрын

NICKY MGTV I was active but got out honorably discharged I was an undesignated seaman I was thinking of going back in reserves because I am over age 34 going 35 and I want to know can I go back and select a rate as a reservist?