Posted on Nov 13, 2013
2
2
0
With the current unemployment rates for Veterans roughly matching the national average, I am curious to hear how you made the transition and the steps you took to ensure your success.
Civilian Career
Transition
Military Career
Income
Enjoying Life
Posted 12 y ago
Responses: 11
0
0
0
First the Place. We took time off after retirement to travel the country to figure out where we wanted to live. I know not everyone can do this, but planning helps. We traveled in our RV and visited most of the US for 2 years. Put our STUFF in storage and got a 1 year extension. This enabled us to find what we thought might be THE place. We settled here in 1996 and still live in the same house.
Next - a post Navy job/Career. Worked for Wally World while thinking of a better job/Carer - I knew I needed to complete a degree and finally did at age 52. Then found the job I wanted - not as easy at 52 as at 25, but doable.
Second and Last retirement - or continue working till you drop. Big decision. What age to begin Social Security? Plan ahead. Make sure you start early planning and putting away money for retirement. Military retirement & SS may not be enough.
I am comfortable and where I want to be today - we travel and do what we want.
(0)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google