Have you adjusted to civilian life, such that you are enjoying it?

SPC Margaret Higgins — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 11:00:10 -0500

Response by SGT David T. made Dec 8 at 2015 11:06 AM

SGT David T. — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 11:06:19 -0500

Yes, very much so! Although, my military time will always be a part of me.

Response by SGT Allison Churchill made Dec 8 at 2015 11:08 AM

SGT Allison Churchill — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 11:08:27 -0500

I'll be the first to admit I never really adjusted to military life. Possibly because I didn't enlist until after I had a bachelor's and worked at a newspaper for a year; I didn't leave for basic until I was 25; and I had a very specific goal for after I got out.

So I adjusted pretty well after getting out, and do civilian life quite a bit.

Response by SPC Michael Joseph made Dec 8 at 2015 11:10 AM

SPC Michael Joseph — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 11:10:41 -0500

It took me a while to adjust to civilian life... But i must admit, I miss the military life.

Response by CPT Patrick Leddin made Dec 8 at 2015 11:51 AM

CPT Patrick Leddin — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 11:51:24 -0500

Yes, but it took me about 3 years. The first year out, I missed it every day.

Response by 1stSgt Eugene Harless made Dec 8 at 2015 2:08 PM

1stSgt Eugene Harless — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 14:08:19 -0500

I live among them, but I don't think I'll ever truly be one.

Response by MSG Wally Carmichael made Dec 8 at 2015 6:34 PM

MSG Wally Carmichael — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 18:34:20 -0500

Yes I have, very much. I started setting myself up for transition about two years out. I still spend time around the military, which is nice for me.

Response by MSG Floyd Williams made Dec 9 at 2015 9:26 AM

MSG Floyd Williams — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 09:26:02 -0500

I wasn't at first but seeing how things have gotten a little out of hand with the military, it made me adjust and accept civilian life real fast. Because the reduction in the number of personnel and less to work with isn't good at all, and one of many biggest blows is religion and gender is a huge confusion.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2015 11:52 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 11:52:11 -0500

my kids take me off my mind always. I forget about everything when I handling my kids ... including all the housework my wife told me to finish :P

Response by SSG Raymond Whitener made Dec 9 at 2015 12:41 PM

SSG Raymond Whitener — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 12:41:02 -0500

I have an advantage with the transition, as I was hired by a Defense Contractor, therefore allowing me to still work on post, and decelerating the separation anxiety.

Response by SSG Audwin Scott made Dec 10 at 2015 9:42 AM

SSG Audwin Scott — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 09:42:53 -0500

Next September will be 10 yrs since I have been retired from the Army. I will say I have adjusted pretty well now. Didn't do to good those first 2 yrs but good now.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Dec 10 at 2015 10:07 AM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 10:07:17 -0500

Even though I was Reserve, it was tough to give up over 22yrs of Military service. Now I got my forge and play in the fire. I also really enjoy my job, shoeing horses. Got lots of really good customers!! I've also taken up writing as a different hobby - lovin it.