Have you thought about what you will do when you leave the military?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 02:44:44 -0400

A few years prior to retirement, I decided that I wanted a career in which I had control on the hours I worked. At the time I was a recruiter and networking was something we did. I enjoyed it. I thought maybe a career as a recruiter for a company. I met one and the pay wasn't what I wanted. I always liked the ideal of flipping homes, but didn't want to jump into that without some serious research. What job would help me along those lines? Then I figured it out. Real Estate Broker. I haven't been doing this long, but have been successful in many aspects. What I've learned in the Army especially my time as a recruiter has given me tools to be on top of my game. Yes, I work long hours but at the same time it's productive hours and I can manage my time around my family life. That was really important for me. It does get stressful and I think I need that stress. Just from the short time I have been doing this, I've learned alot. Not enough, yet, to want to dive into a flip. I give it a few more months to a year and then I can comfortably tackle that next level.

Response by SSgt David Tedrow made Sep 11 at 2015 2:54 AM

SSgt David Tedrow — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 02:54:45 -0400

Sounds like you found your new career path just fine. Keep pressing forward and do what inspires you.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2015 11:16 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 11:16:49 -0400

SSG Private RallyPoint Member, all the time. Been planning on my future outside of the Army since I became a Warrant Officer 8 years ago. I'm only at 17 years total service, so I still have 3-5 years of not more time before I will retire and that's if the Army decides to keep me that long, but I think about my post Military career options all the time.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2015 11:20 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 11:20:14 -0400

CPT Private RallyPoint Member, I've heard of this program. My family currently lives in a house that we are not allowed to have a dog, but when we move from here we will get a dog and more than likely it will be a shelter dog or a dog that has been abused, so that we can provide the dog a great home and family. I wouldn't mind taking a Military service dog too.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2015 11:21 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 11:21:16 -0400

LTC Stephen F., I love Dill pickle Lays and salt and vinegar lays, those are by far my favorites.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2015 11:22 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 11:22:19 -0400

LTC Stephen F., we can only pick one. I love football and I love bacon.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2015 11:48 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 11:48:28 -0400

I will devote more time to creative endeavor, such as comics and writing. I'm already Reserves, so I have a civilian job that suits my needs.