Life after military

[WaveWhisperer]

What’s your job?

electrical power production

airforce

 

[3rdWorld]

Be a man. Theres your advice

Exactly, don't they leave the core with a degree in manhood?

 

[NatiboyB]

Exactly, don't they leave the core with a degree in manhood?

corp

 

[HabitualChiller]

Aren't you in the Navy? What's your rate? Please tell me that you got core job certifications and at least an associate's degree...

If not, then go ahead and get hot on that shyt, or re-up for another 3.

 

[xiceman191]

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.

All this. Also if you want to go to school take this time to figure out what field you want to be in and look up education requirements so that you can optimize your GI Bill.

All else fails if you are able to re-up do that to give yourself more time and experience as well. Also look at cross-training into a different job if you are able to, so that you can get experience in a more favorable field for you. But of course this a last resort.

Edit: you got a good job that can transfer over to the civilian sector. So if you can talk to your education office about getting electrician certifications so that you can be ready when your time comes.

 

[Grand Eeezus Maxwell]

Been out 10 years. Getting out was the best decision I've made in life.

 

[downtheline]

I was a lifer, but one thing I never did was tell someone not to get out after serving an enlistment.

It's a life changing event for sure. But, you are mature enough to realize that you need a plan when you get out.

Besides staying out of trouble:

Get some schooling if you can
Download your SMART transcript and go over all your classes (you can use this as well in applying for school. Don't get too psyched, it may have you not take a General Phys Ed class in college

Don't listen to barracks and sea lawyers if you have questions. There is a lot of experience on this board. We have enlisted to officer.

Medical. Do not let ANYONE tell you not to get seen. Ten to twenty years down the line, you don't want to try and navigate the VA claim system. Will they resort to talking shyt? You bet. Lets face it, the military fukks you up physically and mentally. By not going to Medical, you are only hurting your chances of receiving any type of Disability.

You can start your Disability process 6 months prior to getting out.

The military owes you for your commitment and honoring your contract.

Don't get married