The hardest part for me was understanding that I wasn't in a platoon anymore. That the formations, the strict duty officers, chow halls, the barracks and guard duty in the middle of the night had ended. Instead of moving around with a bunch of guys everywhere I went, I would be moving around alone.
I accidentally changed my phone number when I retired. I took one week of terminal leave then started work. I did not know anyone in the company, no secret public fraternities, and no college degree.
I can tell yah for someone who is 3 months away separating. 3 college degrees and a great civilian background as well with my military. I am still having hard time trying to find a job!! I’m scared! It’s rough out there!
SPOT ON! When I got out, I had saved over $30K so I was ready IF I did not get a job soon after that. Your first year will be the toughest; loss of contact with your unit, loss of comradery, and most of all, loss as to what the REAL world is about. Civilians have a different outlook on life and other stuff so just play things quiet and lose. I would also consider the guard/reserves. 1 weekend a month, two weeks Active Duty. after 20 "good years" ( Active Duty counts ), you can draw a retirement pension. I left in 1989, returned for Desert Storm and did the rest in the Naval Reserves. At 60, I started to draw my retirement....Tricare for life....$25 a month for my wife and I, monthly pension of $1600 AFTER taxes.
Great Vid💎! Took me 5yrs to get to 100P&T because i didnt do what you recommended before i separated! Luckily the Pact Act was my Saving Grace to all the Burn Pits i was around💪🔥💯
Finding a job after your service is the biggest concern I have but I already know I wanna do software engineering, but still, I don’t know everything and I can only over prepare before anything right guys ?! And i aspire to pursue stand up comedy more financially stable this time so the grind can be a lot more balanced than working certain jobs while New York rent is too high. I wanna be financially good while pursuing stand up comedy after the military if I decide to go!
Hello, thank you for your videos and work. I will leave in the army in November and have no clue what to do. I was in for 5 years. Can anyone give me any tips or suggestions please?
Great tips!! would you be interested in linking up to do a show or two? I run the @retire_army podcast and trying to do some shorter content like this with my cohost. Let me know if you would like to collaborate. 🎉
The hardest part for me was understanding that I wasn't in a platoon anymore. That the formations, the strict duty officers, chow halls, the barracks and guard duty in the middle of the night had ended. Instead of moving around with a bunch of guys everywhere I went, I would be moving around alone.
Man, I can definitely empathize with this feeling.
You forgot to mention all the shitty assholes with huge egos, especially in an infantry batallion
Fuckit
It's really hard to adapt the life out here
I accidentally changed my phone number when I retired. I took one week of terminal leave then started work. I did not know anyone in the company, no secret public fraternities, and no college degree.
I can tell yah for someone who is 3 months away separating. 3 college degrees and a great civilian background as well with my military. I am still having hard time trying to find a job!! I’m scared! It’s rough out there!
You aren't kidding, man - it IS rough out there. Keep at it!
Same boat I might re enlist.
@@Platano0311 nothing wrong with that man - whether you reenlist or not, start preparing for your eventual transition now!
@@Platano0311 I was able land a job. Did u go through taps? There’s lots good stuff out there. If need help reach out to me! Drop your email
The economy is not the greatest right now, but what type of jobs are you targeting and how are you networking to get in front of the right people?
Great video! The military transition process is complicated, especially the benefits and financial aspects.
Appreciate you getting right into the topic vs some long intro 🫡
SPOT ON! When I got out, I had saved over $30K so I was ready IF I did not get a job soon after that. Your first year will be the toughest; loss of contact with your unit, loss of comradery, and most of all, loss as to what the REAL world is about. Civilians have a different outlook on life and other stuff so just play things quiet and lose. I would also consider the guard/reserves. 1 weekend a month, two weeks Active Duty. after 20 "good years" ( Active Duty counts ), you can draw a retirement pension. I left in 1989, returned for Desert Storm and did the rest in the Naval Reserves. At 60, I started to draw my retirement....Tricare for life....$25 a month for my wife and I, monthly pension of $1600 AFTER taxes.
Here I am wanting to get out and also live in Japan to acquire a government contract job.
Great info, thanks for sharing!
My pleasure man!
Time to work out!? I barely have time to goto the gym while I’m in
Great Vid💎! Took me 5yrs to get to 100P&T because i didnt do what you recommended before i separated! Luckily the Pact Act was my Saving Grace to all the Burn Pits i was around💪🔥💯
Finding a job after your service is the biggest concern I have but I already know I wanna do software engineering, but still, I don’t know everything and I can only over prepare before anything right guys ?! And i aspire to pursue stand up comedy more financially stable this time so the grind can be a lot more balanced than working certain jobs while New York rent is too high. I wanna be financially good while pursuing stand up comedy after the military if I decide to go!
For a fitness plan, I recommend DDP YOGA
Brazilian Jiu jitsu for me
@@ironpatriot344 DDP YOGA suits me, it incorporates physical therapy and yoga
@@ironpatriot344hell yeah as a former high school wrestler bjj was best for me
so if you get els failure to adjust can you collect anything?
Doubtful, but I'm sure it happens!
Hello, thank you for your videos and work.
I will leave in the army in November and have no clue what to do. I was in for 5 years. Can anyone give me any tips or suggestions please?
Did you do sfl-tap?
Transition = a PMC nothing else work
In order to avoid "transitioning problems", maybe the best thing to do is not join the military in the first place 🙄
Cool.
Stfu is definitely a green light for you
Thanks for the laugh
Their comment made me giggle too on my way to my military job lol
Research local benefits is key 👌🏾
You aren't kidding! It's incredible how many vets don't know about/take advantage of their full available benefits.
Great tips!! would you be interested in linking up to do a show or two? I run the @retire_army podcast and trying to do some shorter content like this with my cohost. Let me know if you would like to collaborate. 🎉