The Transition - Is it the same for all of us?

2015-03-10T08:56:12-04:00

For those of us that made the decision to transition out and go from Greens to Jeans; the transition period out can be just as hard if not harder than our transition in. It is no secret that the DoD spends way more money putting us in than it does letting us out. And while the DoD is doing somethings to assist in this transition there are still plenty of hurdles left.

Well this morning I was going through my blog feeds when I came across this article from Task & Purpose which is a great blog. In this article it talks about how Ernest Hemingway, no stranger to combat, writes a short story about a young man that returns home. The story fits just as today as it did 90 years ago.

A Short Story Written 90 Years Ago Describes A Struggle Still Faced By Vets Today

A story by Ernest Hemingway about a soldier's struggle after war could have been written in our time, even though it was written 90 years ago.

Response by SSG Rob Cline made Mar 10 at 2015 9:02 AM

2015-03-10T09:02:19-04:00

Depending on a service-member's skill set, it could be either.
The Mortarman or Tanker might (and I stress MIGHT) have more difficulty functioning in a civilian job, where as the Human Resource Specialist or paralegal can step right into a position with little to no additional training.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2018 7:52 AM

2018-02-22T07:52:08-05:00

If there is one thing I have already learned, it is that we all have a story and they are powerful. Yesterday, we got press in Parade.com on a book and companion book on this very thing. What I have learned is it is not the finding a job only part. It is the mindset and how you approach the future. Your habits, what you do with your time, what you do on and off the field. Some want to use excuses and blaming. Think about it this way. When you were in basic training, would you go up to your drill sergeant and tell them that you just did not want to do what he expected you to do today? I do not think so. So why is it ok now after to blame everyone else for where you are in your own transition? It is your future, your time, your world. You make it what it needs to be. Be accountable and take charge. Proper mindset and attitude are the initial keys. Always willing to show others how. I do it every day.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 22 at 2018 12:33 PM

2018-02-22T12:33:56-05:00

A lot depends on where you go- when I got out and checked with my state hiring program- because I was a grunt, they only offered my positions as a security guard!