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Hello all, <br /> <br />Currently, I have nearly 10 years in the U.S. Air Force and I am trying to make a huge life decision. I work outdoors in all types of weather and definetly know what 24/7 a week is. I operate expensive machinery and test equipment while maintaining multi-million dollar aircraft...I have not reenlisted yet, and don't really want to. I want to be a conductor for BNSF. My brother and many other relatives of mine are conductors/engineers with BNSF(mostly around AZ), so I can relate to the good and bad sides of the job. <br /> <br />Here's my problems in making the decision (I've already applied for a position about 200 miles from my home in Texas) <br /> <br />1. I only need 10 years more of service to receive a 50% military retirement plus current benefits are good. Should I stay in the military or do what I really want to do? <br />2. My wife is scared if I get hired that we will go bankrupt due to the lower training pay...I told her it would be a rough start, but it will get a lot better... <br />3. I have a house payment and really don't want to sell if I have to relocate(may not get what it's worth to pay off mortgage)...I would just commute, which would be even more time away from the wife and kids. <br />4. If I stay in the military, I'll be sent overseas again soon...which I'm not really up for. <br /> <br />I feel pretty confident that I could get an interview, but I actually don't seperate until June. What is the normal timing from the job posting expiring- to getting notified of the interview-to actually starting trainingg. I'm afraid they will look at my date of availability and skip me for awhile. <br /> <br />Thanks for reading, I just would like some opinions from someone other than my family. <br /> <br />nine
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