Since the military is no longer enjoyable for me and my family, how can I change my MOS?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 16:44:43 -0500

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2017 7:16 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 07:16:19 -0500

Go straight to the source, Career Counselor. Ensure your GT score is 110 or higher, and take a look at the in/out calls. My question is: Is the military no longer enjoyable? Or your MOS?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2017 11:14 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:14:59 -0500

Is the Army no longer enjoyable or just your MOS is no longer enjoyable?

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Feb 23 at 2017 2:59 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:59:24 -0500

Typically you talk to your career planner and submit a lat/move package. But if the military is no longer enjoyable for you or your family, I recommend getting out altogether. Military life isn't going to change just because you switch MOS. Of course if you're going from being a grunt to an admin clerk, your work hours might improve. But that doesn't mean you won't deploy again or work long hours or weekends, etc etc.

Honestly, it sounds like you are burnt out. As my Gunny told me, the military is a hell of a good time, but the moment it stops being fun, that's the time to walk away. So you should ask yourself... is the military you aren't enjoying or is it your MOS?

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Feb 23 at 2017 3:20 PM

MSG Dan Castaneda — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:20:50 -0500

SFAS is always taking applications.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2017 4:40 PM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:40:26 -0500

Try to figure out where the enjoyment went. An MOS change may help, but to know if it will help, you must first do a little self-reflection to figure out what your goals are. Otherwise, you might be chasing the unattainable...or just running from one problem to another.

Response by SFC George Smith made Feb 23 at 2017 10:02 PM

SFC George Smith — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 22:02:00 -0500

there used to be a way to petition to get a new MOS , re-class or re-enlist for another MOS when or Re-branch

Response by CPT Tom Monahan made Aug 16 at 2019 1:15 PM

CPT Tom Monahan — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 13:15:09 -0400

As an Officer I was a 1LT (RA) BN S4 and fell in love with integrated logistics. The career field matched up with my college major. I requested a branch transfer form FA to QM. Best thing I ever did. Unfortunately I was medically retired 3 years later. Fortunately I now had a skill set that I loved and applied well in the civilian world. So, what do you love to do? Is there an MOS that marches up? If yes, try it. If no, you might want to ETS.

Response by Sgt Dale Briggs made Aug 16 at 2019 3:29 PM

Sgt Dale Briggs — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:29:03 -0400

??? If you don’t like being in the military what difference does MOS make? Your still in the Army. If you don’t like your career field thats another thing.