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re: OT Vets, What'd you do when you got out?
Posted on 8/21/17 at 9:27 am to lsucoonass
Posted on 8/21/17 at 9:27 am to lsucoonass
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Not true
I was just offered a contractor job as a medic in Kabul, 100 days on 35 days off, 100k minimum for a year.
If you knew shite about contractor work then you would know that medics are an exception to the rule. Did the OP mention he was a medic? No. So don't mislead people. You will find that there is very little room for people running their mouth in the contracting community and you would be well advised to shut it if you don't know what you are talking about. Source? I ran the medical training program for the WPS primary contract holder for several years.
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Posted on 8/21/17 at 9:57 am to FiddleHead
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I'm a grunt also, so nothing to really transfer to the civilian world.
Best bet is to take advantage of the GI Bill and get yourself a degree
I started at LSU when I was 26. you'll feel a bit like Billy Madison your first year but after that there are plenty of older, nontraditional students.
Go for it Op and you won't regret it.
To answer your question:
Got out in 2000 when the economy was red hot. I found a job as a network tech for a telecom in washington DC. My rating in the Navy (radioman) got me in the door but I had to learn everything while on the job in DC. Telecom got very volatile and after 4 years, I decided to pursue my degree
If you are unmarried, go to college or trade school
This post was edited on 8/21/17 at 10:00 am
Posted on 8/21/17 at 10:25 am to FiddleHead
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I have a few college credits, some gained through service, some through actual online classes.
How hard is it going to college after 5 years of pretty much zero formal education?
You have a good start. I'd take that and build on it.
With the GI Bill going for you, there's really no reason not to.
This post was edited on 8/21/17 at 10:27 am
Posted on 8/21/17 at 10:47 am to Hangit
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The last time I heard about this was about 4-5 years ago. Blackwater had closed but a new company had started. The new company was paying $300k for a 1 year contract. It was 3 months in country, then 3 months off. There were also tremendous tax advantages.
But you only get the tax advantages IF you stay outside the US for 330 out of 365 days....anything less, no tax breaks.
This post was edited on 8/21/17 at 10:48 am
Posted on 8/21/17 at 10:59 am to FiddleHead
I went back and got my degree. Started planning a year before I got out and extended my eos a couple of extra months to coincide with the fall semester.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 11:03 am to FiddleHead
i got a job..you should try that.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 11:28 am to FiddleHead
Retired after 28 years in the Army, Full bird . Been 4 years , haven't done a damn thing. Don't intend to do a damn thing either. I'm retired.
As for your situation, use that GI bill bro, go back to college. Don't worry about the 5 years , lots of people are going back to college later in life.
As for your situation, use that GI bill bro, go back to college. Don't worry about the 5 years , lots of people are going back to college later in life.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 11:35 am to FiddleHead
Why not leverage your military experience. The outside world is very hard. A military guy working in that community has perks, and you can build on your experience.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 11:40 am to FiddleHead
I got out after 6 years in the Navy, screwed around a bit with college, didn't get a degree, went the IT route. Crammed a bunch certifications in. Been working IT now for 15+ years, now at Architect level. Really good income. Boring at times, exciting at times, get to work from the house 2x a week. I got married young so that kind of forced my hand to work right away. For you, I would agree with most, enjoy college life!
Posted on 8/21/17 at 11:48 am to FiddleHead
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FiddleHead
Army grunt here. Things were different in '72 so I can't be of much help.
Thanks and good luck.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 11:56 am to FiddleHead
I'm a that cross road with my contract ending in March 18 to get out or stay in.
No wtf to do if I get out
No wtf to do if I get out
Posted on 8/21/17 at 12:04 pm to FiddleHead
Use the Post 9/11 and go to school. The discipline you gained in the military will make college much easier for you than the average student. Go to a legit 4 year school, no online crap. By going to a legit school you will get the full benefits, including BAH.
Thanks for your service, brother.
Thanks for your service, brother.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 12:12 pm to FiddleHead
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not sure how I'd do jumping right back into school
My $ is on you doing fine in school. Piece of cake compared to what you're used to.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 12:13 pm to Bryno1960
So you stealing our money or what
Posted on 8/21/17 at 12:15 pm to fareplay
STFU. He did his time, retired, earned his pension, and is working another job.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 12:20 pm to touchdownjeebus
I think that's the route I'll take. Probably do a semester or two at community college to get my feet wet and then transfer
Posted on 8/21/17 at 12:34 pm to FiddleHead
Celebrate for a week and then try to get into a Community College for Electrical & Instrumentation Technician. Can be a tech in 2 years or go an extra semester and get a Science Degree in it, which is good for advancement when you are hired to work in any of the plants.
I was one of the first to join the all volunteer army back in 1974 and I learned my trade by on-the-job training after my ETS. Thanks for your service and good luck to you in whatever path you choose.
I was one of the first to join the all volunteer army back in 1974 and I learned my trade by on-the-job training after my ETS. Thanks for your service and good luck to you in whatever path you choose.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 12:51 pm to FiddleHead
Went skydiving the day I drove off the base for the last time. From there, I took a two week vacation traveling to different places. Other than that, went to school and got a job.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 1:17 pm to FiddleHead
Use Post 9/11 if you want to go to college. I did and I'm very happy :)
Posted on 8/21/17 at 4:31 pm to lsucoonass
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Yeah I'm currently in school for occupational therapy, married and have an 18 month old little girl so I definately wasn't going back there.
I hear you. At one time it was an option for me to contract in the sandbox, but I've got a pretty sweet gig stateside, so I'll leave that to other folks. Nice to know that if you really had to though, you could.
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