Posted on May 20, 2016
Anyone ever feel like getting out of the Army, but feel scared because you think there's nothing in the civilian side?
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I felt that way before I got out. Had a wise NCO tell me, millions of Americans make it everyday on the outside. He was right, with a small caveat. There is plenty of opportunity as a civilian if you do the things that you need to in order to achieve it. Get an education, grab an entry level position and work your way up. No one will hand it to you and the safety net is clipped once you're out. The civilian world is a harsh and unforgiving place, but then again so is the military. That being said, I am much happier as a civilian than I was as a Soldier.
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SSG Derrick L. Lewis MBA, C-HRM
SGT David T. ,
This is some spot on advice right here! Thanks for sharing your experience.
This is some spot on advice right here! Thanks for sharing your experience.
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However it's gonna be hard military life has morals and honor civilian life it doesn't exist
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SSG Nicholas Wright
SPC (Join to see) - How does it not exist? Civilians are no more inherently good or evil than servicemembers are.
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SSG Nicholas Wright - i feel the military has a little bit more structure. Little more respect and morality attached to it. Troops are taught values like honestly, selfless service. Civilain world can have strutcture too but it's nothing like the service. It's like your leaving one world for another and it's completely different.
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It's all what you make of it. The Army can be good, but being a civilian defiantly has benefits as well.
If you want out, I'd personally recommend going to school. The great thing about the Post 9/11 GI Bill is it pays for more than just traditional 4 year college degree plans.
Just remember, there won't be an NCO to break you off or keep you motivated to study... Or make you come to work on time.... Or cover for you when you just need to Dick around and avoid 1SG. It really is a transition from a team with set structure, to a do as you please, when you please way of life; that's where a lot of veterans have the most trouble transitioning.
If you want out, I'd personally recommend going to school. The great thing about the Post 9/11 GI Bill is it pays for more than just traditional 4 year college degree plans.
Just remember, there won't be an NCO to break you off or keep you motivated to study... Or make you come to work on time.... Or cover for you when you just need to Dick around and avoid 1SG. It really is a transition from a team with set structure, to a do as you please, when you please way of life; that's where a lot of veterans have the most trouble transitioning.
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SGT Laura Delgadillo
Sgt (Join to see) - I'd love to be a network administrator, same thing I'm doing in the army now, and i have a few certs and just started college for a degree in it. But my ets is next year
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SGT Laura Delgadillo - It sounds like you are on the right track. I wish you the best!
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SGT Laura Delgadillo : If you are in Seattle area, once transitioned and graduated, I could try and introduce you to the right people.
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