I just turned 35 and I am wanting to start a new career. I took the ASVAB and all of my section scores are over 114. I am interested in the National Guard Reserves. My recruiter has told me that I have qualified for any job. However, I want a MOS that will transfer to a high paying civilian job ( with continued education of course).. I have been told to go for either …25B, 68W,68A,68P…I know that with 68W its very broad and the only job I would be interested in would be 68W-N9 ( Physical Therapy )..The others MOS’S I have interest in but I just want to make a decision that will have a financial benefit and a stable job market…( P.S.) National Guard and army reserves you qualify into your 40′s , just incase you thought I was to old,lol
#1 by good guy on January 12, 2010 - 7:13 am
satelite repair
#2 by EMT-B on January 12, 2010 - 11:09 am
US navy nuclear reactor operator.
#3 by Jill C on January 12, 2010 - 11:34 am
Any type of IT job.
#4 by medic140 on January 12, 2010 - 12:30 pm
First of all, I am glad to see you understand that you would have to seek additional education after the military in order to get a good paying civilian job. Too many people think that the job that have in the military (for example, 68W, since that is my MOS) will automatically make them qualified for the equivalent job in the civilian world. WRONG. While my training as a 68W (Health Care Specialist – a.k.a Combat Medic) will better prepare to potentially pursue a job as a paramedic/EMT, I would have to take further courses in order to become certified.
Back to your question….most medical MOS’s would give you the beginning skills needer to further pursue a career that pays well.
#5 by PFCFergu on January 12, 2010 - 3:14 pm
I’m not sure of the job code for it and maybe you’ve listed it but I’ve heard that X-ray tech is a very good one. Also Veterinary Food Inspector.