It's me and my husband and he's active Navy. (He's getting out, it's not for him) I work full-time and he's getting out within the next few months. And I am nervous about this change. Anyone been in this situation? Where are the best places to look for government type jobs? He was only in for 5years and he's an Electronic Technician with a Top Security Clearance. Is it really hard to find a job? Any advice? Thank you!!
PS Yes, we have started his resume and have websites with jobs...but I just wanted to hear about people who have been in this situation...
2007-01-25 02:01:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
My husband was an Army officer for only 4 years and when he got out he went to job fairs and worked with headhunters. He got several job offers within 6 weeks (that's including the background check).
2007-01-25 02:07:29 · answer #1 · answered by Speck Schnuck 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he has a TS/SCI clearance its as good as a union card. There are so few of those that i cant imagine him not being able go get a job. I was about in the same situation 4 years ago when i got out. My advice is he should try to line up a job before he gets out. If there are contractors he works with in his job space he might want to talk to them. If he's made a good impression on them they probably wouldnt hesitate to add another cleared Electronics tech...thats generally how it works making the military/civilian transition to being a contractor. Now if he doesnt want to do the same job it will be much harder. He might have a clearance but if he doesnt have a college degree it will be much harder to get a foot in the contracting door...but it isnt impossible, i did it!
2007-01-25 10:22:10 · answer #2 · answered by Beach_Bum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't your base (family support) host a job fair periodically? Also, as part of his out-processing, they should have several potential employers come out to the base during his processing. My wife does this type of thing in the Air Force family support center.
I went through alot of the processing when I was preparing for retirement. But a lot depends on whether you're going to remain in the local area or not.
Also, make sure your husband checks with civialn personnel there to see what he needs to do to test, or qualify for government (civil) employment or other government contractor situations.
I believe the Navy has an equivolent of the family support center, and they're pretty good about helping those that are leaving, ret or discharge.
Good luck
2007-01-25 10:09:29 · answer #3 · answered by stretch 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've got a couple of ex-military friends who've come home. All are employed well. Service is a resume builder that shows responsibility. Have him think what he really wants to do and then go with it.
One guy with who was into the electronic stuff I know worked for a lawn service while he built a computer tech support business. He's doing great now and even hired a worker/partner last year.
2007-01-25 10:11:02 · answer #4 · answered by G's Random Thoughts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone with a Top Security Clearance will have NO problem.
What you wrote
"PS Yes, we have started his resume and have websites with jobs...but I just wanted to hear about people who have been in this situation..."
is the way to go.
2007-01-28 20:38:09 · answer #5 · answered by Bad Axe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in the same situation actually i am the one separating from the military. Im Air Force. my wife hasnt had a job since our infant was born about 5 months ago. we are heading back to were we grew up. Theres many contract jobs there so hopefully i can land something.
its a very stressfull situation. im actually getting for the same reason, its just not for me anymore. ive been in six years and i cant do it anymore i am burned out. so i am willing to take the risk and try the civilian world without a job lined up.
Theres lots of briefings he needs to attend that might give him insights on places he can go to check for jobs.
if you need more info feel free to contact me at my email i will send links to websites you guys can use.
my email is galarza.carlos@gmail.com
good luck!
2007-01-25 10:17:32 · answer #6 · answered by hondalos11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of people regret it after they got out. A few more years to 20 years are not that long like you think, and the benefit at the end is rewarding.
2007-01-25 10:13:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard, but I think it depends on the person. My ex got out and had a hard time adjusting. He never did adjust and went back in. (I think he's weak). Try your states unemployment office, some government jobs don't advertise in the paper or on the web. Good luck.
2007-01-25 10:08:44 · answer #8 · answered by FireBug 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
suggest some reading for both of you .
'48 days to work you love'
'what colour is your parachute'
visit daveramsey.com to learn what bankers pray you never ever learn and apply it. will help your financial transition.
finding a job is like hunting . the game doesn't come to you . you go to it. constantly.
sit down and figure out what he is looking for or else you get whatever.
2007-01-25 10:09:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he should be going through a debreif-type class that can help answer some of these questions. my husband is USMC and a fellow sergeant just got out and he was taking some kind of seminar or class to help him get acclimated back into "life".
best wishes to you both,
2007-01-25 10:10:04 · answer #10 · answered by joey322 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋