Can I change my OBLC date???

Cursed Irishman · Sep 11, 2008

Sure its possible, but you still have over two weeks. Why be ate up and try to change the date, when with a little hard work and extra effort you can make it happen. Storage facilities are readily available, Soldier's & Sailor's Relief Act will cover your housing, and you can give your employer notice w/ plenty of time.

This is what I would say if you I was your branch manager, especially if you just swore in. :twocents:

woknblues · Sep 11, 2008

To put it all in perspective I did the following in 3 weeks about 4 years ago.

Decided to become a nurse

Put in my notice at work

Sold most of my furniture

Packed and cleaned the apartment

Sold my 6month old car for a decent price

acquired a student visa in a foreign country

made a cross country trip of a week from Florida, to UT, to NM, to CA

Flew 13,000 miles to my new temporary country

Found an apartment / enrolled in school

It can be done. Believe me.

olderthandirt2 · Sep 11, 2008

Hi D,

Are you active or reserve? If you are active--I have no idea how it works to delay your OBLC. If you are reserve, you aren't doing anything without your papers. And that generally takes 2 months. Changing the class date is easy.

Who booked your class? It sounds like you are "active" if your recruiter "booked" your OBLC. Better call him (her).......

good luck

cindy :)

iToniai · Sep 11, 2008

Older, I'll be going in active. I haven't received any formal paper work in the mail as yet but I'm happy to know that it's possible to change the date, which I will do. I'm not sure who choose the date, I'll speak to my recruiter later to find out what's going on. Thanks

GetnPhD · Sep 12, 2008

Dee,

CONGRATS! When I first sent off my packet, I provided them with three different dates, one of which was for the August OBLC class. I got a phone call asking if I could attend the Aug. class and was unable to. I am heading to the Oct class but have yet to receive anything as well. From what I understand, you can still change your date. When I spoke with my career manager on the phone, she had asked me if I was still able to attend Oct's OBLC.

You might want to contact your recruiter to let him/her know that you are unable to attend. If you have mine, then good luck getting a return call/email.

Although, there is still time to get everything done. My employer will not accept a notice unless it is 8 weeks in advance, and I was not sure if I was in the Oct class so we are dealing with that. I really do not know when paperwork is supposed to arrive.

Good luck! See you in Oct if you attend!

iToniai · Sep 12, 2008

GetnPhD,

Thanks for your input. I'm glad you mentioned that we had a chance to select which OBLC to attend. I vividly remember my recruiter telling me that I had the option of choosing when I wanted to go to OBLC, which I did. But obviously he either lied to me or somewhere it was overlooked. After a few phone calls, an email, and a text message my recruiter finally returned my call and told me it shouldn't be a problem to change but the person who will change it is out of the office until the 15th. If all goes well, I won't be attending OBLC in October so unfortunately I won't see you there but I hope it goes well for you.

For the other poster who mentioned that I had over 2 weeks to get everything done. Obviously we think differently! I'm very well aware that I can find storage and break my lease in a month. However, I don't want to feel rushed, especially when the army isn't going anywhere. I live in a different state than my family and most of my friends, so I wouldn't have a chance to even go back home and say goodbye for the 3 months I'll be gone. I actually might want to work for my current employer someday so leaving them high and dry without proper notification will not be in my best interest.

Care&Joy · Sep 12, 2008

To put it all in perspective I did the following in 3 weeks about 4 years ago.
Decided to become a nurse
Put in my notice at work
Sold most of my furniture
Packed and cleaned the apartment
Sold my 6month old car for a decent price
acquired a student visa in a foreign country
made a cross country trip of a week from Florida, to UT, to NM, to CA
Flew 13,000 miles to my new temporary country
Found an apartment / enrolled in school
It can be done. Believe me.

Holy Cow, that is admirable :) And a great example of what we can do when we commit all the way! :up:

woknblues · Sep 13, 2008

Holy Cow, that is admirable :) And a great example of what we can do when we commit all the way!

I was looking over my post again, and hope it didn't come across as smug or bragging. Jus' sayin'.

Anyway, for the record, I have to do the same thing in reverse this coming March (when I graduate), but of course, I have 6 months to plan. Actually, I wonder how much better having all that advance notice to get it done actually helps? Sometimes, I do my best work "under the gun".

Care&Joy · Sep 13, 2008

I was looking over my post again, and hope it didn't come across as smug or bragging. Jus' sayin'.
Anyway, for the record, I have to do the same thing in reverse this coming March (when I graduate), but of course, I have 6 months to plan. Actually, I wonder how much better having all that advance notice to get it done actually helps? Sometimes, I do my best work "under the gun".

I didn't think you came across smug at all. :)

I am the same way...sometimes under the gun is when I best perform!