I studied hard for 2.5 years, worked my butt off, got a degree, but now what? What are some steps RP's took after getting their degree?

PO3 Anthony (Tony) Knudsen — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:32:44 -0500

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Feb 21 at 2018 5:33 PM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:33:18 -0500

It makes you a good citizen and service member regardless. There is always something else, more schooling if you truly enjoyed class, more Professional Military Education and then job/position opportunities. The fact that you did your CIVED simultaneously while serving is admirable and definitely rewarding. I would like to go back to school for a MBA program, think a PhD is way to far of a stretch, but I like school and growing.

What do you want to do?

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 21 at 2018 5:35 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:35:50 -0500

I joined the Army for OCS.

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Feb 21 at 2018 6:28 PM

Sgt Wayne Wood — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:28:58 -0500

Used that degree to get a better job so i could work for a better degree (and a better job... see where this is going)

Response by PO1 Peter Kempf made Feb 21 at 2018 6:38 PM

PO1 Peter Kempf — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:38:01 -0500

What do you want to do with it?? Stay in and advance, go for a commission, get out and go for a job in the civilian sector, maybe leverage your skills and knowledge from your time in the service, get another degree????? It is really up to you!!!!!

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 22 at 2018 12:16 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 12:16:38 -0500

And what was your original plan for going to school? Find a path that let's you use that education to better yourself.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2018 3:12 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 15:12:38 -0500

PO3 Anthony (Tony) Knudsen When I was discharged, I had a goal of working while I went to school, and then going to work for the Space Program. I went to work at a chemical plant while I worked on my degree. Five and a half years later, I had my degree, and started a 33 year career on the Space Shuttle Program. My career was stressful, especially after we lost Space Shuttles Challenger and Columbia, but I worked hard and the years flew by. You love the outdoors, so have you considered a career change to become a National Park Ranger? Being happy at what you do is very important.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2018 8:55 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 08:55:44 -0500

The only person who has control of your career is you. Look for another job in the field you want. Does your current company have a way to apply for internal openings?

Response by SMSgt Roy Dowdy made Mar 5 at 2018 11:47 AM

SMSgt Roy Dowdy — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 11:47:23 -0500

Consider an internship or Graduate School if your ready to proceed into the civil sector. Of course, if your desire to obtain a commission then start looking into the various paths to achieve one.