Posted on Feb 12, 2016
What is the hardest part about transitioning into the civilian life? Personally I'm scared and excited all at once.
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SMSgt Tom Clater
I was fortunate to work around civil service the last couple of years of my career, I got used to it before I retired.
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I had two problems:
1.) Listening to someone say "that's not in my job description." Until the regional director told me that this was not grounds to discontinue a professional relationship, I had sent three guys to the unemployment lines.
2.) Trusting you buddy. Sure, there are plenty of Blue Falcons in the ranks. But, trust me: There are flocks of Blue Falcons in the civilian world. Learn who you can trust. Chances are pretty good they're a fellow vet.
1.) Listening to someone say "that's not in my job description." Until the regional director told me that this was not grounds to discontinue a professional relationship, I had sent three guys to the unemployment lines.
2.) Trusting you buddy. Sure, there are plenty of Blue Falcons in the ranks. But, trust me: There are flocks of Blue Falcons in the civilian world. Learn who you can trust. Chances are pretty good they're a fellow vet.
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Be very carful how you verbally communicate with civilians in the work place. Especially if you are a supervisor. They are "soft" with their feelings.
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