What can I expect to see in the civilian world?, page 1

reply to post by Stop-loss!

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First, thanks for your service.

I think what you'll find is a lot of negativity. Focus on getting back into the swing, watch very little news and don't get caught up in the negativity.

Take sometime, spend it with family and friends. I also think the back to school recommendation is a good one. There are a ton of folks chasing too few jobs, but if you have a skill that can get you one, take it. It might be a place where you only want hang out for a couple of years, but take the opportunity.

Best of luck

reply to post by LadySkadi

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Thanks friend. I really need to go back to school since all that I learned in the army is discharge weapons from small arms to steel rain. Should be okay if I don't get distracted.

reply to post by Stop-loss!

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I wish I was young enough to reup. The economic sector sucks! The mood of your fellow Americans suck! The music sucks!

There are some great movies though.

reply to post by Carseller4

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I thought about this option too...

I know a guy (friend of my dad's) who first served and retired from the military (Navy, I think) than became a Firefighter and also another job (forgot) but the point is... the dude is retired and receiving 3 pensions on top of the money earned and pulled from the stock market before the crash. Guy is living large right now. Spends most of his days fishing on the coast or playing in Mexico...

It is something to consider.

reply to post by Rising Against

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I did not realize that the UK was in shambles as you describe. I guess the U.S isn't the only country to be affected by hard times. Looks like a challenge for me when I return but that wont be happening for several more months at least.

reply to post by Stop-loss!

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I'm going to echo the go to school suggestion. That way, you can figure what you want to do, have access to at least an on campus job, if not that, then the businesses around the school should have a high turn over rate, so jobs would be available there..not the most glamorous, but it's making paper ya know? Plus, just coming out of the service makes you attractive to employers...shows you can follow orders and know how to stick things out.

I'm also going to echo the thank yous. Despite how routine this may sound, it's people like you that make my way of life easier than most. Soldiers have always, and will continue to be the people I look up to.

reply to post by Carseller4

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I would totally agree to stay in if I was any older then I am now but since im somewhat still young I feel that I have some other options that I haven't explored yet. Besides its not like its hard to get a job in the military since they recruit all types of people even convicts, no lie.

reply to post by iamsupermanv2

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I completely agree superman. My superiors are always telling me that people from the army that apply for jobs in the civilian sector have a better chance of landing a job then some average joe. I guess taking orders all your life pays off but only when it comes to work.

reply to post by Stop-loss!

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I'm going on a few more job hunts at the start of next week as I’m doing a coaching course at the minute. (Hopefully will have be learning about future career once I move onto my next course, if I get it)

But finding a job is pretty difficult right now especially as everyone including myself really does I need money especially at this stage in my life for a place to live and transport. But as there can be hundreds of people applying for the same positioning any job, it’s becoming really difficult and not even for a good job at all.

But seriously man I really do wish you good luck with civilian life.

But remember ….

Positivity is important!

reply to post by electricveins

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Im thinking of becoming an electrician and then later on move to solar powering. I was always facinated on free energy that TPTB couldn't control since the sun is free.

reply to post by Stop-loss!

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Not sure what part of the country you will be returning to... I know that some areas have been hit harder than others by this economic slump.

Im sure after that many years you're sick of military life, but you could always re-enlist with a different branch, say Air Force for example. One of my best friends was a Ranger in Iraq for 6 years, upon his return he went for the Air Force and was able to start as a pretty high rank. Not to mention he was able to pick where he wanted to be stationed, (of course a base near his home), and he loves his new job. There are always the reserves... you could be a weekend warrior, and still go to school or work full time. Im sure you already know all of this, just throwing out ideas

To be honest, I think guys with a military background are more likely to find jobs right now. Personally, I would much rather hire a disciplined soldier, with years of combat experience, than some snot nosed college graduate who partied his way through school on his parents dime, just for some fancy piece of paper.

My girlfriend has a masters and she couldnt find a job for a year after graduating. She finally used a headhunter and landed a job at a whopping $11 an hour! Sad....

Here in Southern Cali we have ex-military guys who make bank teaching tactical classes to law enforcement agencies as well as civvies.

Good luck to you brother and thank you for your service.

reply to post by Rising Against

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Speaking of money. I use to have a lot of it before I paid off my parents house from my own savings months ago, but since then I should be alright until school time and get a small part time job just to make ends meet. Here's to the future and positive thinking as you said earlier.

reply to post by WhiteDevil013

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Thank you for your honesty friend and I live close to Los Angeles just like yourself but I wont say what specific area. I thought that if your prior service in the army you couldn't join any other military branches unless its different if your not active duty like me but ill ask around to see whats the deal on that.

reply to post by Stop-loss!

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Heres to Positive Thinking. . .

[edit on 4-2-2010 by Rising Against]

[edit on 4-2-2010 by Rising Against]

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