Life after military
- Thread starter Lilbeast
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Him Duncan
Hugh G Reckshon
Been out 5 years. Getting out was the best decision I've made in life.
Negro Caesar
Superstar
Hopefully u got a skill type job (electronics,airframes,mechanic,etc). Get all the license and certs you can while it’s easy and free.
if you admin or cook or some shyt like that, consider re-enlisting
if you admin or cook or some shyt like that, consider re-enlisting
JT Oldhead
Rookie
I have been out for 4 months. If you have a good skill set(electrician, anything Cyber) you will be strait. I had a lotta fun while in the military, but life is a lot more stress free now that I am no longer in.
I have two years left and I’m scared brehs
Where my vets
I’m beginning my transition after 20 years so I can’t really help you. But I will say this. If you haven’t already prepare yourself financially do that, stack your medical record, attend useful schools/training, go to college if you haven’t, attend SFL-Tap and ask questions, get your resume ready.
I saw another Breh talk about TSP I legit invested in TSP my first 14 years all in the bonds. Basically it ended up just being a saving account. The last 5 years I’ve been in the S&P and international (70/30) and have had a very good return. So having that TSP when you get out knowing it’s in the background does help out a bit. Also knowing a retirement check is coming and any additional earned pays also helps as well.
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Admin finds some good positions especially Human Resources especially if they were in a management position.
When you are in you are supposed to keep your head and not let the propaganda get to you. It's harder for younger people though.
This means not just showing up for pt and work it means building yourself up. Get some certs, get some college, save money or at least be putting money into your TSP.
This means not just showing up for pt and work it means building yourself up. Get some certs, get some college, save money or at least be putting money into your TSP.
I have two years left and I’m scared brehs
Where my vets
I have 5 years left and I'm scared as well lol. Just started working on my degree...
Do you have a degree or any certs? Have you taken TAP yet?
WaveWhisperer
Stainless Steel
Might be getting out next year, aint no certs for my job just training courses. Only valuable thing I could do is get a training class from cummins but they treat that like the forbidden fruit so id rather pay for it myself when i get out.
Anyone jump on the contracting thing once they left?
Anyone jump on the contracting thing once they left?
xiceman191
Superstar
I have two years left and I’m scared brehs
Where my vets
What's your job?
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levitate
I love you, you know.
Can you just stay in and ask to be deployed to bases that don’t see much action? Out in Norway or some shyt?
Start getting all your medical stuff in order NOW. Go to the clinic for EVERYTHING. Go multiple times for things that bother you.
Do you have a family (wife and kids)? If so, start looking for a place to stay now. Determine how much it will take for you to move all of your stuff and have that much saved for that because you won't get any of money for moving until you make it to where you're going and turn in your paperwork to the nearest base.
Start networking with people in the area you're moving to in the same field and at companies hiring for the position. Companies tend to typically put military near the top of the pile of applicants so be ready.
It's never too early to start interviewing for jobs, just let them know how much time you have left and would like their consideration if the desired position is available when that time comes, then contact them every 3-4 months to maintain rapport.
Also, everything is pricier. Groceries, gas, etc.
If you get Disabled Veteran status and move somewhere that has toll roads, apply for DV plates and register them with the toll roads to ride for free. Also apply for homestead exemption when you buy your house to reduce or be exempt from property taxes.
Ask for military discount everywhere you go. Even if the store doesn't practice it, a cashier may give you an employee discount.
Do you have a family (wife and kids)? If so, start looking for a place to stay now. Determine how much it will take for you to move all of your stuff and have that much saved for that because you won't get any of money for moving until you make it to where you're going and turn in your paperwork to the nearest base.
Start networking with people in the area you're moving to in the same field and at companies hiring for the position. Companies tend to typically put military near the top of the pile of applicants so be ready.
It's never too early to start interviewing for jobs, just let them know how much time you have left and would like their consideration if the desired position is available when that time comes, then contact them every 3-4 months to maintain rapport.
Also, everything is pricier. Groceries, gas, etc.
If you get Disabled Veteran status and move somewhere that has toll roads, apply for DV plates and register them with the toll roads to ride for free. Also apply for homestead exemption when you buy your house to reduce or be exempt from property taxes.
Ask for military discount everywhere you go. Even if the store doesn't practice it, a cashier may give you an employee discount.