Has anyone dealt with a PEB lately (last 6 months) any advice on what to do while waiting? ie; start job searching? Any advice is welcome!!!

Luckily housing isn't an issue since I'm dual Mil. That's one less stress on my mind. I even went as far to change our allotment to the hubby so there's no issues of back pay to deal with. "Plan ahead"

I had gone through a PEB, even though in a different branch, but it was rather bothersome to see how long mine took. Glad that the process had sped up though. The good thing is that if you are considered for retirement, your pay starts the next month after you get out. Now as it comes to employers, there are lots out there that will interview and even hire prior to your discharge. Myself I decided to go the school route and utilize my post 9/11, which is a very good option as well.

I gave my daughter my 9/11. But am working on my masters through loans and Navy TA currently. So when I go to an interview do you think it's best to let them know that possible timing will be Jan of 2015? The process so far has actually been really quick. Less than a month for all the appts and med board.

Your area seems to be constantly growing, I am sure there will be something out there for you, and searching now helps you get ahead of the game. That commute is no joke! Probably the main reason why I haven't moved out there myself, I like to get as much sleep as I can! (when I can that is)

Gregory I would first start with the question
1) What is it that I want to do post military? Use this opportunity to polish up your resume and sharpen you interview skills by actually going on interviews. Use leave if you have to, the command may not always support giving you the time off. 2) Determine how much salary you would have to earn to be comparable to what you are earning. 3) Find out if there are certifications that you can acquire if needed that would leverage your experience 4) Stay engaged in your transition it is a full contact sport, take ownership of the process 5) Make a list of your transferrable skills both hard and soft so that you can communicate them during a job interview. 6) Create a profile on linkedin and start networking or developing relationships with people that can help you in your transition. My motto is NETwork or NOTwork. Good luck......I close with this have you ever looked at a kick returner or wide receiver those that are unsuccessful are the ones waiting for the perfect strike for the ball to fall in their hands then you have those punter returner that go to the ball or receivers that come back for the reception those people are more successful. Good luck

CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR Pretty much everything I am doing/working on.

Great keep swinging the bat every time you get up to the plate and eventually you will knock it out of the park by the time the transition date comes. If I can be of assistance send me an personal note and I will provide you some guidance if I can to keep you on track. You are a Marine, NCO so I know you have what it takes to get 'er done sometimes you need that little extra help along the way.

Do not be to strong, hard to ask for help people are out here ready willing and able to assist you just have to ask. Semper Fi......Devil Dog