I tried to find a decent job after I got out. I just didn't want to go back to the retail type entry level jobs I had before I left. I couldn't find anything.
I decided to go back to school and use the benefits of the tuition waiver and GI Bill. It was the best thing I've ever done. Even if you just go to get your associates degree, you'll be in a better position than you are now. Not to mention, at least at my school, they help with job placement in your field.
2007-11-20 02:10:50
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answered by SurrepTRIXus 6
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Ir really is beyond me how anyone can compare the work of a soldier to a traffic warden There is no way in hell a traffic wardens job is more dangerous and it's definitely not a more valuable job either As for the subsidised housing yes soldiers do receive this but it's not how you imagine it Singleys live in the block, if you are lucky you will get a room on your own, if you are not you could be sharing with up to 3 other men, sound like something you want to do? As for free healthcare don't we all? has the NHS slipped your mind? Lastly the food, married soldiers do not receive this as they are not allowed to eat in the cookhouse! So it's not like a perk they all receive In fact I wouldn't even call it a perk they don't earn enough a month to be able to buy food in supermarkets, not to mention the state of the kitchens in the old blocks no-one would cook in them anyway!
2016-05-24 07:53:00
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answered by ? 3
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Did you get any training in the military other than just being a soldier? Did you supervise anyone? Were there any special projects that you were in charge of? Do you have any special hobbies? Did you take any courses? You would be surprised at your qualifications. Get in touch with someone who can help you write a good resume. Don't overlook experience from jobs you may have held before the army.
2007-11-20 01:58:16
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answered by Anonymous
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First off... take a break and collect your unemployment. You will have plenty of time to search for the right job or college during those weeks.
It's hard to tell what is a good transition job when we don't know what you did or what your skills are...
BTW... college is alway a great choice even if you go undeclared your first year since there are a lot of "general ed" courses we all take. Secondly... if you have not participated in the GI Bill... make a lump sum payment and get the max BEFORE you get out. If you don't have that kind of cash lying around (you should) then borrow it from your parents... if they don't have it, get a bank loan (ask parents to co-sign if your credit isn't good enough).
Don't let your mind rot whilst you sit around figuring out what to do with your life!!!
2007-11-20 02:07:32
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answered by MadMaxx 5
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I think you would be able to transition pretty well from a soldier to a cop. I know here in Austin you need either 2 years of military experience or a certain number of credits from a college to qualify. They start at around 45,000 and after one year they make around 50,000-55,000
2007-11-20 02:04:06
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answered by Brianna's Mommy 4
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You are lacking in info.
What's your MOS? What did you do before before you grew up? Where in the "world" are you headed? Have you saved any cash to cover the suggestion below?
I suggest a little R&R if you have not been CONUS. Figure things out after that.
SSG US Army 73-82
2007-11-20 02:07:47
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answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7
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Hard to say,
a lot of people are out of work and scraping for jobs that people say "Americans wont do"
The unemployment rate is atrocious if you look at the real numbers and not just the ones that are collecting, but, look also at the people that have run out of benifits.
Good luck in your search
AND THANK YOU FOR SERVING
2007-11-20 02:05:45
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answered by Anonymous
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Good luck to you. Thank you for your service.(Australian?) What about police, ambulance, fireman, security, customs, and dog sniffers, training, teaching, social work, or do you have another interest that you would like to pursue? Use your past experience to get another job but have your dream in mind and work towards it!
2007-11-20 02:10:59
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answered by Anonymous
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Blackwater
2007-11-20 02:11:57
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answered by Captain Cod 6
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Contact ACAP and go to the 3 day workshop. You can also look at veteran job boards, usajobs.com, etc.
You can also go to www.salary.com to check how much a job you want pays in your area.
2007-11-20 01:57:37
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answered by Anonymous
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