5 Actual Reasons You’re Miserable After The Military

I am blessed to have a job as a DA Civilian with an ROTC program. But in 2004, I completed a year long mobilization and returned to my civilian job. It was just not the same any more working for a company focused on profitability vs. serving the nation. I guess that is why I volunteered for 3 more overseas tours and one CONUS tour.

I have posted my "story" before, SSgt David Tedrow. I wasn't miserable after leaving the military. I felt that I did my time (30 years of active duty), and I started working as a DA civilian the day I left active duty, so I still feel some of the camaraderie, etc. Also, I now have RallyPoint as my virtual VFW, so I'm golden!

Also, the military is more of a lifestyle than a job, since it takes up so much time. So it's easier to identify with your service (whether you like it or not) and find a sense of purpose... When people transition out to a job where you work 40-50 hours a week they lose some of that purpose. So I think it's important for veterans to find something worthwhile and meaningful with some of that extra time to maintain a strong sense of purpose. IMO