What is some advice you would give a Jr. Army Reserve Officer looking to leave service?

I had a BDE Commander once tell us "If you need to go IRR for a couple of years to take a knee and recoup, do it. Then, come back recharged." So, could be a rest in IRR is needed. Or, perhaps a change in venue to another unit. Either way, I'd express to them that if they intend to fully leave, they need to be sure of their decision. Many folk have gotten out at the half way point then regretted it and came back. I did. As for IRR, they need to speak with their Commander as it's a request packet that needs to be completed

I am retired but I knew a friend who had a hell of a time trying to go into the Inactive ready reserved because he didn't know he was in a ready force X unit.

If you are in a ready force X unit, it is twice as hard to go into the IRR.
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He is a friend of mine who is still in. He went into the IRR for a while. Hopefully he will answer you if you select him. He is back in the army reserve right now. Not sure if he still is on rallypoint.

Bottom lineup front: Even if commander signs off on going into the IRR, the DOD civilians at the Regional support Command will sit on it unless you call them almost every day.

Maybe others here can give guidance. Hopefully Major Alvarez answers here.

1. If the individual is burt out, then a break is better than resigning/quiting.
2. IRR transfer may be difficult, if the inital obligation has not been completed.
3. VOL IRR Transfer packet includes: 4651, 4187, and exit counselings by retention and commander. He will need a strong justification letter - 'burnt out' probably won't get a CG signature.
4. Another option is a TPU transfer. Maybe your friend just needs a different environment. Each unit and command differs in training and resposibilities. I have been in units where I'm running around crazy all weekend and others where we just sit around and talk.