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so here is the skinny, i gave my boss my two weeks back in early may cuz i was scheduled to go back on active duty may 26th. no big deal, he understood and hired someone else to fill my spot [this was supposed to be permanent, i enlisted back on active duty, i wasnt called back or anything]. well when i get to MEPS [processing station, where they ship u out from] they find out that my paper work had been screwed up [on their part] and i wasnt able to ship AT ALL. so i had to sit down and figure out a new ship date which turned out to be all the way on Sep 1st. I came back told my boss about what happen n he told me to give him a few days to look at all the jobs he had going on and he will let me know after the holiday weekend if he could hire me back. few days go by and he tells me sorry he cant do it. so im hoping and trying to find a job cuz i didnt wanna mess with the whole unemployment thing. after a few weeks i say screw it and apply. back on 15 june. i finally get a letter saying they denied me. Now, MD isnt like some states, u dont get a penny til they decide on ur case so i dont owe them anything, i just dont get anything. my point is Who in their right mind would deny me [with that compelling story lol] two months worth of 400 dollars a week, when u got hundreds of ppl out there who have been collecting for 2 years now, obviously not even trying to get a job. i would be happy with a job right now, im losing my mind sitting at home. I just cant understand it.

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I would like to thank you for your efforts and wanting to re up with the military!

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yeah, im guessing that all they did when they reviewed my case is see that it was under the voluntarily quit section and just denied it automatically. i just cant get over it.. i got a buddy of mine that is my age [24] and still lives at home with his rich grandad and doesnt even has to work he still as a 9 sec supra, brand new powerstroke dually.. blah blah blah, and got layed off from his 12 dollar an hour job and collected unemployment for two years. it just blows me away ya know. oh well, everything happens for a reason. luckily i got a wife who has taken care of organizing ad staying on top of our bills for over 6 years now. worst part about it is she quit her salary job too since i was supposed to be leaving, she wanted to be home with the kids and i said what the hell, go ahead. lol.

thanx for the responses. im in a better mood then i was the last time i was on the site. its funny, all my friends r like man, y u going back in, im like umm i hate being a civilian... this is one of them times.

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Make two phone calls. Call your local Army Recruitment Office. Call your local Congressman.

 

It is not uncommon for clerical errors to happen during enlistment/re-enlistment procedures. I cannot believe your local recruiter hasn't had an issue, or two, similar to this. He/she should be able to submit paperwork to get your processing date sped up and get you some income. Your local Congressman may be able to assist. Give the Congressman's office the name and phone number of your local recruiter so they can verify your story.

 

We do appreciate those who serve our Country in the military. It is unfortunate when one gets caught in a paperwork snafu. You arent' the first... and you won't be the last. There has to be some resolution available... if you can find the right person to pull some strings. Good luck and thank you for your service!!!

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txab

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Make two phone calls. Call your local Army Recruitment Office. Call your local Congressman.

 

It is not uncommon for clerical errors to happen during enlistment/re-enlistment procedures. I cannot believe your local recruiter hasn't had an issue, or two, similar to this. He/she should be able to submit paperwork to get your processing date sped up and get you some income. Your local Congressman may be able to assist. Give the Congressman's office the name and phone number of your local recruiter so they can verify your story.

 

We do appreciate those who serve our Country in the military. It is unfortunate when one gets caught in a paperwork snafu. You arent' the first... and you won't be the last. There has to be some resolution available... if you can find the right person to pull some strings. Good luck and thank you for your service!!!

 

+1

 

I'd think the military could find something for you to do until you ship out

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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Make two phone calls. Call your local Army Recruitment Office. Call your local Congressman.

 

It is not uncommon for clerical errors to happen during enlistment/re-enlistment procedures. I cannot believe your local recruiter hasn't had an issue, or two, similar to this. He/she should be able to submit paperwork to get your processing date sped up and get you some income. Your local Congressman may be able to assist. Give the Congressman's office the name and phone number of your local recruiter so they can verify your story.

 

We do appreciate those who serve our Country in the military. It is unfortunate when one gets caught in a paperwork snafu. You arent' the first... and you won't be the last. There has to be some resolution available... if you can find the right person to pull some strings. Good luck and thank you for your service!!!

 

+1

 

I'd think the military could find something for you to do until you ship out

 

 

Military isn't going to do crap. I doubt the congresscritter will either. I've never heard of somebody that quit being able to draw unemployment. Even when it was for good reason (like this guy).

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Is there any way to get a RENO (renegotiation of contract) for a quicker ship date? I've never dealt with many Prior Service, but have seen a few initial entry Soldiers taken care of. One enlisted in late April and was due to ship in September. We got the word that some training slots would be coming open, took him back to MEPS in late May and he shipped off less than three weeks later.

 

Also, remember that many good Recruiters network with local businesses and communities and may know someone in need of a temporary employee.

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