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after almost 10 years in I have found myself numb, bored and longing for a sense of normal. however, I have a little longer to fufill my contract. At my EOAS I will have almost 13 years in. At this time I lack the drive to continue do to the decreased time with my kids and wife and the increased tempo and collective micro managment. But with 7 years from retirment it still doesn't seem worth the cost. what do you all think in simular situations? Retire or Walk away?
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Posted 10 y ago
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When the reason you are here is only for the paycheck! Seriously, when you lose the heart and are no longer having fun or receiving the satisfaction of serving, it is time to go find what you need to carry your life forward. Many of us get tired of the orders, formations, hurry up and wait, but they all have stories and limits to one's self. Only you know when it is time.
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While looking through the comments made during this discussion I haven't seen anyone talk about guard or reserve. At already the half way hump I wouldn't get out of the service. Okay yes I know that you won't get as much in retirement as you would staying active but at least you still get a retirement and also you don't have to deal with the op tempo of an active unit.
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The advice I give to all of my subordinates is this: When you no longer enjoy what you do, it's time to walk away. You're just going to have to weigh whether getting to 20 is worth the pain of getting there.
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