I was just wondering for those of you who left the service, what are you doing now and how have you adjusted, whether you enjoyed the service to your country or not.
2006-08-07 01:36:12 · 11 answers · asked by Bailey 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
there is no life after the military
2006-08-07 01:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leaving the service can be bittersweet,,,,cant wait to get out, and then after leaving,,you miss the military. The structured life of the military once it gets in you there is no turning your back on it. If you liked being in the military, it will always be with you. On the other hand,,if you didnt like it, it will always be a bitter pill. More often than not, you will look back on your military experience as being a good thing. Adjustment to civilian life is not too difficult, provided that you be open minded and willing to accept that civilian life just aint the same as the military
2006-08-07 08:52:29 · answer #2 · answered by danzaxe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dad spent 30 years in, I spent 24. I retired at the age of 46 with a guaranteed basic income for the rest of my life that I figure I've earned as a result of being available to do whatever legal orders I was given for 24 years, 24/7/365. These orders included opportunities to get shot at (Viet-Nam 69-70) and shoot back, Freezing (Korea -79-80.. ever take a dump outside in the snow when the temp is at -67*F/-53*C), burning up (Kuwait/Saudi Arabia 90-91...134*F in the shade in long sleeves and battle gear).
I enjoyed some of the jobs I did, I endured the jobs I didn't like. I've shared meals with soldiers from Privates to 4 Star Generals of 5 different Nation's countries. I've met heros and zeroes.
When the alarm goes off in the morning, it's not for me anymore. I have two home-based businesses and work part time as a Party/Picnic/Corporate Event/reunion/B'day DJ.
Let's hear it for "Mailbox Money".
2006-08-08 15:35:08 · answer #3 · answered by Fuggetaboutit_1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont listen to this Brian guy. He must of been infantry and now he has nothing to shoot.
There is a life after a military. Though I am still in the military I know people that have gotten out. The easiest way to get a good high paying job is with your security clearence. I can work for any agencies such as FBI, CIA, DEA just with my clearence.
It is also easy to get jobs in local law enforcement and they have programs set up in the military such as troops to teachers which will allow you to go from the military and become a school teacher. It is also easier once you retire to become a civilian and work in the same shop that you did while in the military.
2006-08-07 08:46:58 · answer #4 · answered by JB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
was just wondering for those of you who left the service, what are you doing now (married with children)and how have you adjusted,(not a problem) whether you enjoyed the service to your country or not.(Vietnam sucked)
2006-08-07 08:46:51 · answer #5 · answered by Joe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spent 20 years in the Navy, I enjoy every minute of it. I miss being in, but it gave me a great appreciation about being an American. I can be recalled at anytime but that wouldn't bother me. I'd go back in a heartbeat. I now work in security. I didn't have a problem with adjusting. I'm still protecting the rights of the people I swore to protect.
2006-08-07 08:51:16 · answer #6 · answered by Joseph P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Retired from the AF after 23 years. Had no problem making the transition, but one observation is that many civilian workers don't have the work ethic that we learned in the military.
2006-08-07 08:48:44 · answer #7 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Done 16 years. Adjusted without problems. Enjoyed it but wouldn't do it again and would be disappointed if any of my children would want to do it.
2006-08-07 08:43:36 · answer #8 · answered by bob kerr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure I enjoyed it. I don't believe I have ever met anyone that didn't. I'm sure they are out there, I just never met them. I've had a great career that stemmed from the training I received in the Air Force.
2006-08-07 08:40:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im out now and working for Royal Mail.If you miss the military why not join the TA (National Guard).Im sure they will want your experiance.
2006-08-07 09:15:12 · answer #10 · answered by eddieafcb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋