Originally Posted by
gasnhaul
Guys,
For those of you not from a mil background, it's not as easy as "just stay in". Deployments, PCS, schools, etc are all reasons to get out regardless of what your future holds. I think most will say at least get a guard/reserve job, but by all means GET OUT!!!
(stepping off the soap box) That does suck with the hiring for now though. Hopefully things will improve. From what I hear SWA will be hiring again before the end of the year, so if you don't have your type rating...
Cheers,
GNH
Obviously everyone has the right to their own opinion. Most everyone on this thread is mil or former mil. If its a matter of only another 6 months, again, I would stay in. Reserves or Guard is not an option for this guy as he is RETIRING. If the people dept has no problem with it, extend while you can unless you have another job you can do in the meanwhile waiting for JBLU-- plenty of short term contractor jobs for guys with your experience level out there. Help tide you over with your retirement check as well.
Good luck to you. Hopefully you make the right decision for you and your family.