Guard/Reserve vs Active Duty Pilot
Hello, I'm 25 years old and interested in both of these routes as a pilot and just started the process these past couple months. I know both routes are extremely competitive, though I've heard Guard/Reserve is probably even more competitive than AD for OTS candidates. I feel like I have a competitive resume on paper. For reference, here are some of my figures on paper:
AFIOQT: 97/85/95/82/74/80. PCSM of 99 w/ almost 900 flight hours. Aviation degree w/ 3.84 GPA. Currently a CFI/CFI-I with my commercial multi certificate as well.
However, people keep saying you have to rush individual guard/reserve units and have a good personality to be considered. I personally don't have a very outgoing, charismatic persona. I'm much more reserved and introverted and prefer a small circle of friends and I fear I may struggle in a "rushing" environment where I may have to play personality games.
For anyone who has gone through the rushing phase of guard/reserve, do you think it's worth attempting to rush or would I be wasting my time? I am also very much considering active duty and I know you don't have to rush for that, so I was thinking that may be more suitable for my personally. Any insight is greatly appreciated!