Posted on Sep 13, 2014
PO1 Shannon Drosdak
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Recently finished med board, package just left for PEB today.
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SGT Stephen Licwinko
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Yes I agree with him. Start on your resume and on your job searching. If you know that you will be getting out, definitely start making arrangements for housing and such if you are moving too.
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PO1 Shannon Drosdak
PO1 Shannon Drosdak
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Luckily housing isn't an issue since I'm dual Mil. That's one less stress on my mind. I even went as far to change our allotment to the hubby so there's no issues of back pay to deal with. "Plan ahead"
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SGT Stephen Licwinko
SGT Stephen Licwinko
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I had gone through a PEB, even though in a different branch, but it was rather bothersome to see how long mine took. Glad that the process had sped up though. The good thing is that if you are considered for retirement, your pay starts the next month after you get out. Now as it comes to employers, there are lots out there that will interview and even hire prior to your discharge. Myself I decided to go the school route and utilize my post 9/11, which is a very good option as well.
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PO1 Shannon Drosdak
PO1 Shannon Drosdak
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I gave my daughter my 9/11. But am working on my masters through loans and Navy TA currently. So when I go to an interview do you think it's best to let them know that possible timing will be Jan of 2015? The process so far has actually been really quick. Less than a month for all the appts and med board.
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SSgt Gregory Guina
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If it i going for a PEB thre is a possibility that you will be separated. Since that is the case I would work on my resume and start looking at jobs.
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PO1 Shannon Drosdak
PO1 Shannon Drosdak
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Your area seems to be constantly growing, I am sure there will be something out there for you, and searching now helps you get ahead of the game. That commute is no joke! Probably the main reason why I haven't moved out there myself, I like to get as much sleep as I can! (when I can that is)
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CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR
CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR
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Gregory I would first start with the question
1) What is it that I want to do post military? Use this opportunity to polish up your resume and sharpen you interview skills by actually going on interviews. Use leave if you have to, the command may not always support giving you the time off. 2) Determine how much salary you would have to earn to be comparable to what you are earning. 3) Find out if there are certifications that you can acquire if needed that would leverage your experience 4) Stay engaged in your transition it is a full contact sport, take ownership of the process 5) Make a list of your transferrable skills both hard and soft so that you can communicate them during a job interview. 6) Create a profile on linkedin and start networking or developing relationships with people that can help you in your transition. My motto is NETwork or NOTwork. Good luck......I close with this have you ever looked at a kick returner or wide receiver those that are unsuccessful are the ones waiting for the perfect strike for the ball to fall in their hands then you have those punter returner that go to the ball or receivers that come back for the reception those people are more successful. Good luck
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SSgt Gregory Guina
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CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR Pretty much everything I am doing/working on.
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CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR
CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR
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Great keep swinging the bat every time you get up to the plate and eventually you will knock it out of the park by the time the transition date comes. If I can be of assistance send me an personal note and I will provide you some guidance if I can to keep you on track. You are a Marine, NCO so I know you have what it takes to get 'er done sometimes you need that little extra help along the way.

Do not be to strong, hard to ask for help people are out here ready willing and able to assist you just have to ask. Semper Fi......Devil Dog
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CPL James Tower Jr
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They called me out of the blue, I didn't even know they were reevaluating the PEB %'s for those discharged from '01-'09. I told them "Yes I definitely want a new evaluation, because when I was Medically discharged, I was on bed rest, I was on so many Pain med's I didn't know what was going on. I know I wasn't evaluated by a doctor that I never seen before. and I nobody explaining the process to me." I was on 160 mg Oxycontin a day, 4 1200 mcg fentanyl Lollipops a day, and they option of 12 percocets a day for further breakthrough pain. I had no idea what was going on. I filled out the paperwork and sent it back, that was in April, and I haven't herd back. So I am going to contact them Monday!

Anyone else wait more than 6 months for a reply?
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