Originally Posted by
Sputnik
Man, tough call. How many years do you have? Guard reserve an option if you cant get this? I have the pension, and am pretty fond of it. It has made first year pay much easier. Not sure I'd want to give up maybe 500 seniority numbers. Have you pushed for an answer whether theyll give you the retirement without extending you? Whats your boss say? Significant other?
Separate issue, how exactly did you present availability at your interview and on application?
I don't think they will give me the retirement without extending me, I have pursued it pretty hard. The bosses say that they will write any letter that I request, as the policy changed recently.
As far as the eligibility in the interview, I did not try to mislead them in anyway. I put the date that I thought I would be available, and had no reason to think any different. Several other guys in the command have done the same thing with no issues.