Question by nymphognome: Will the navy look past my past drug use when it comes to jobs?
I’m joining the Navy and several of the jobs that I want have a requirement that there be “no history of drug abuse” for example aviation electronics. I can not hide my prior drug use because I have a simple possession charge from 7 years ago. I have never had a drug problem and have only used occasionally in social situations. Since I made the decision to join the military a year and a half ago I have refused when presented the option. My recruiter said that my history will bar me from getting those jobs when I enlist but in two years I may be able to retrain in one of those fields if I have a good track record. Does anyone know how true this is? I got a 97 on the asvab and other than my horrible vision I am in good shape.
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Answer by Nick
if its what you really want and your recruiter is telling you you have to wait then you should just wait because trying to push it can only ruin your chances
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