I have been out of the Navy for two years now. I was in for 12yrs . I am on my second job now I can't find were I fit in. My job now is great but I do have way too much time off. I only work 6mo out of the year and even when I work I just don't feel like they are pushing me to 1/10 of what I can do.
Should just keep on job hopping or what.
2007-10-09 16:13:17 · 5 answers · asked by tjveni 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
My experience with the old military (Air Force) was that THEY never pushed one to ones potential but I was in during peacetime. The inactivity finally got to me and I got out. My experience also has been that one has to discard some of the strained psychological baggage of military life to function well in a civilian capacity like saluting, rank awareness (saying "sir" according to the brass on his shoulders, like it was a duty), fear of being better than ones superiors (having a better home or car than your commander also a certain arrogance about being superior to ones subordinates), Some civy jobs I know have this hierarchy awareness but in general they are more easy going.
Perhaps you still have some of this psychology and it is putting your bosses off so they don't trust you with as much responsibility as they might if you were more open and personal in your relations with them. Just keep looking for greener pastures in all that spare time and improving on your interpersonal attitudes. You don't have to quit to look for another job.
Good luck, good mental health, peace and love!
2007-10-09 17:06:28 · answer #1 · answered by Mad Mac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could always ask for more - just keep asking until they pile it on. The other answers about getting a second job in the off season and getting into some team sports are both good, too. And does the navy offer any kind of transition counseling for those in your position?
I wish you the best - I'm sorry I don't have better advice.
2007-10-09 17:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by Magaroni 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read that the best way for soldiers returning from active duty to transition to civilian life is to spend time back home with their fellow soldiers for a while before going totally civilian. It's kind of like a way to ease the culture shock. If you have access to a base, go there and be with your people. Especially if you still have access to counseling.
Or find a vets organization and get involved! Use your free time to spend with other Navy or military guys.
2007-10-09 17:28:23 · answer #3 · answered by docby2010 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you keep your great job and get another one for the 6 mos.
Kind of like the guys who cut grass in the summer and plough snow in the winter.
Have you tried using a head hunter "employment agency", not the ones that sell you by the hour. The ones that get you a job that fits your skills. Doesn't cost you anything, the employer pays.
That's good that you are under challenged, that means that you have lots of potential.
Find the right head hunter for you, they tend to specialize. Look in yellow pages.
2007-10-09 16:33:48 · answer #4 · answered by robbie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Transitioning from Navy to civilian life is difficult. You feel like something is missing and there is something missing. Acknowledge your feelings and look for other ways to occupy your time after work. I like racket ball and team sports. They help me fill the void of what I miss most...camaraderie.
2007-10-09 17:03:03 · answer #5 · answered by Wage Peace 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋