What kind of career can I get If I join infantry?

Question

I mean after I get out of the military.

Answer 1

Of course you can work in law enforcement or some other time of security job. But as far as skills that you will have that will transfer into civilian life, you will not get any. You can have all the leadership you want, it wont get you a job, if you have no skills are degree. Remember the keyword in Infantry is infant, it is the most basic job in the Army.

Answer 2

First off, why get out? The Infantry is a great career. I suggest a scenario, enlist in the Infantry, I assume you are at least 18 years old. After basic and AIT you will get a huge bonus. Put that bonus into an annuity you won't be able to touch until you reach age 60. You will probably retire at age 40 to 42 with a fairly nice pension but you will probably want to start a second career, so use your GI Bill to get an education and another career. At age 60, you will be rich, you will have two pensions and can draw annually on your annuity that had been building money since you were first enlisted. Social Security may still exist and that is doubtful but you will be getting that in five years, if it is still around. All that, from the Infantry. That is just a suggestion. One note though, the Infantry is pretty strenuous, Good luck.

Answer 3

Law enforcement is common. Not too many jobs require killing or other tactics.
My husband was infantry and went into law enforcement and joined swat. He still gets to play with the big guns, practice cqb tactics and when they needed a sniper, he was able to do that. He was a sniper in the army. There are a lot of job opportunities where you can use some of your infantry training when you join a large agency. Good leaders\instructors are always in need.

Government jobs give veteran points for those who apply for a job, fyi.
Good luck to you.

Answer 4

Its hard to figure specific careers based off of Infantry. But you can get quite a jump on most "unskilled" jobs or jobs that offer on-job training. Even pulling one term in the service gives you hiring status equal to some college time because the hirer knows you can stick with things and follow instructions. Also you usually will come out with at least some level of supervisor experience which gives you a couple of notches up real fast.

Answer 5

The GI Bill benefits I used after being Marine infantry grunt were put to use in a culinary school. It's up to you to make your choice of career.

But the most closley related jobs would be cop, prison guard, forest service ranger, border patrol agent, bodyguard, customs agent, survival school instructor...for a few.

Answer 6

The short answer is - with all the on-the-job leadership training you'll get, your options (including for advancement after the military) will be many!!

Answer 7

anything your qualified for and they are willing to hire you to do.
i was in the infantry and have never even had a potential employer ask about my military service. other than one to ask where i was stationed.

Answer 8

Police Officer, Forest Ranger,
Border Patrol,Go back to school Collage"
for what ever you want to do.You can do
just about anything you want to do.

Answer 9

Ask a recruiter... they would have a list of options for you, it's their job.

Answer 10

depends on the type of degree you have when you get out
Cheers