How did you financially plan for your transition from the military?

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Response by SGT Cynthia Barnard made Sep 4 at 2018 3:36 PM

SGT Cynthia Barnard — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:36:03 -0400

I started saving the last year that I was in 50% of my pay was put back no more dining out and limited entertainment so that way I had the money for a house and utilities and food when I was unemployed and looking for a new career

Response by 2LT Ronald Reimer made Sep 20 at 2018 2:37 PM

2LT Ronald Reimer — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:37:21 -0400

I moved back in with my parents. Financial problem solved!

Response by SP5 Michael Cates made Oct 7 at 2018 6:30 PM

SP5 Michael Cates — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 18:30:33 -0400

Hey I started planning to go back to Los Angeles Pierce College even though I was an F-student! Oh that was a suggestion from my Mother before I left for Vietnam! As I became a SHORT TIMER I was asking guys in my unit what are you going to do when you get back Home??? Some said they were going to go to a Trade School By a Motorcycle! I said to one of my buddies that said he was going to Re-Up! I said NO but you are a Great Electrician! He did all kinds of Elec. Wiring in our Hootch and our Gas Light basement under our Hootch! That's another story! He told me Hey I have 3 Meals a Day and a Roof over my Head! Not for me! Some times YOU AND I just have to GO FOR BROKE!!!! All the best Sp/Cates '67-'68 TET OFFENSIVE!!!! 1/14TH Artillery Hdqt's Btry. 198th Americal Div.!!!

Response by MAJ Rene De La Rosa made Oct 12 at 2018 7:45 AM

MAJ Rene De La Rosa — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 07:45:15 -0400

Always have to have a plan to exit the military. That is an absolute must. Unfortunately, some exit without this plan.