How do you find income immediately after getting out of the service? So u PCS. Now u would need income. . other then savings?

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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2020 2:08 PM

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A job.....

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2020 2:08 PM

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Ets I mean

Response by SGT Steve McFarland made Jul 18 at 2020 2:13 PM

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I went to Fort Sill vo-tech shortly before I got out of the Army, and I was able to find a job as a welder almost as soon as I got out. Skilled tradesmen are always in high demand.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2020 2:13 PM

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Doesn't SFL-TAP assist with this?

But, depending on how long you have left in the Army and depending on where you plan on residing, I've heard of some people submitting resumes/applying/interviewing for jobs up to 6 months prior to ETS.

Response by MSG Lance Kelly made Jul 18 at 2020 2:17 PM

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Depending on your location you could look at warehouse type jobs that are always hiring because of turn over. They tend to pay an ok wage while you look for something more suitable to your skill set. Grocery stores typically need people who bag groceries or stock shelves. Department stores are usually looking for people as well. Take note of what businesses in your area are open and check out their websites to see if they are accepting applications. Try networking as well, do you have family or friends in your area that can be on the look out? Have you reached your ETS or are you still in where you have time to look? Did you get any type of transitional counseling or workshops that help with resume building, interview skills, and job hunting? Hope that helps give you some ideas, we are here to help each and share our experiences.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2020 3:02 PM

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You save money to cover emergencies. You should have savings to cover your expenses until you find a job. Stay in that job until you have the education and skills needed for a job you can make into a career. The entire time you work, you should be saving and investing for cars, homes, family and retirement. Plan, set goals, implement.

I have been there, done that. I started working at a chemical plant as an operator while working on my degree. Once I obtained my degree, I started my dream job.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 18 at 2020 3:18 PM

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Use the GI bill. It will give you a monthly stipend as you get an education.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2020 3:18 PM

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If you have GI bill benefits use them and collect BAH. Learn a skill that will produce a decent paying job after completion. Good luck!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2020 4:07 PM

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I got a Job

Response by Sgt Jordan Foster made Jul 18 at 2020 4:56 PM

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Unemployment!! And run it dry.

Response by SFC Carlos Gamino made Jul 18 at 2020 5:20 PM

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Find a job, hopefully you have done your part in preparing to enter into the real world.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2020 5:53 PM

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SFL-TAP and PaYs program.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jul 18 at 2020 10:31 PM

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How many governmental jobs have you applied for?

How many private sector employers have you established contact with?

Will your savings dissipate quicker if you are looking for a job after your ETS?

Shopping for better jobs before your ETS will not deplete your savings.

What counseling, diagnostic and/or aptitude testing resources are available to you where you are at the moment?

What tests and guidance you been exposed to test you for an ability you may not know of to be a “????????” in civy city?

Where are you going to be located?

Why not re-enlist?

Please do not aspire to purchase a house until you have a very stable, reliable income and a dependable salary history.

Settle into civy city and determine if you really want to be there.

Do not get locked into a ‘relationship’ that will prevent you exercising your personal Freedom and Choice!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2020 12:09 AM

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In my experience, people just say they are going to go to college and somehow live off the BAH which pays less than their current pay... because they can't find time to go to school part time in the Army with full tuition, room and board paid for. Then about 9 months from ETS they reenlist for something cool like Germany or Japan, because everyone wants at least one good adventure in the Army before becoming a civilian again.

No one ever thinks they're going to retire from the Army. Everyone is just doing a little and getting out, just ask any CSM with 20+ years. But you can knock out 20 years and pull a full pension with disability that allows you to take up whatever dream job you want without having to worry about money. In less than two years I'll retire and I still haven't figured out what I want to be when I grow up. Until you know that, the Army provides solid pay, benefits, and retirement and the ability to walk out with several degrees and civilian credentials, plus a solid savings.

Response by SCPO Jim Stinson made Jul 19 at 2020 12:09 AM

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The way I did it was I had 62 days of leave on the books so I took terminal leave. Went home, got paid while I was on leave. Gave me 2 months to find a job.
Of course, the first few jobs sucked so I didn't find a "keeper" until I was out a year. The jobs kept me and the family eating until the good job came along.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2020 12:14 AM

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Have you looked into CSP? You can potentially work in an internship or in OJT for the 180 days leading up to your ETS. I have a friend who landed an internship with USAA and that was pretty much his job for the last 6 months he was in the Army. After he was discharged he ended landing a permanent position with the company.

Response by CDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2020 12:31 AM

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Submit a professional resume to companies that you would like to seek a job with .

Response by SGT Brian Ewing made Jul 19 at 2020 1:20 AM

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I got 6 months of unemployment in Illinois after being active for 7 years. Each state is different.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 19 at 2020 6:27 AM

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Like everyone, start looking for a job long before you separate.

Response by SFC Michael W. made Jul 19 at 2020 11:05 AM

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If you're planning on getting out, you need to start getting your resume together and put it out there at least 1 year BEFORE you do. That way you at least have some opportunities which may come your way to help your decisions in what career path you decide to take. Make sure you have documents which can verify your expertise which can sometimes be the final decision for employers when it comes to hiring. Also, you want to look at the area you plan on living job markets to see what you're competing with.

One more thing, make absolutely sure this is what you want to do. I've seen and heard many soldiers both good ones and "dud rounds" realized once they're back in the civilian world they wished they would've stayed in. They complained about having being "told" what to do and when as well as too many rules to follow...you will encounter the very same thing because no matter where you are you will ALWAYS have a boss and rules to follow.

Response by SGT Chris Stephens made Jul 19 at 2020 3:56 PM

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So, I did 2 things to make sure I had income immediately after getting out of the service. The first thing I did was saved up my leave time to where I had 58 days of terminal leave. This ensured that when I got back home, I was still getting paid. I also started my job search two months before that. For example, I started my terminal leave in mid-May 2005 from South Korea. When I got home, I still didn't have a job, but I had interviews lined up. Two weeks later, I had a job and began working. It's all about planning. If you do that, then you'll be fine.

Response by SFC Christopher Perry made Jul 19 at 2020 9:36 PM

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I started looking for a civilian job in December. Didn’t get out until May the following year. Being as I was medically discharged, I didn’t actually know when I was getting out. Got lucky as they were willing to wait.

Response by MSG Carl Leffel made Jul 23 at 2020 10:26 AM

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I retired in 92, so I am sure some things have changed. I started my job search several months before I retired and went straight to work a few days after I retired from the Army. You may want to speak with the V.A several months out and see what they have to offer ( if anything). Check with your local employment office several months out and see if they can assist. I am not sure about unemployment or how that works now days. I hope the very best for you and thank you for your service.

Response by SFC Don Lawrence made Sep 20 at 2020 9:50 AM

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Savings is not income. Money earned on the savings is. I recommend you do two things. 1. research unemployment for the state you are living in and border states. See if you are eligible. Do not file for unemployment until you research first. Some states have a one year waiting clause for people leaving the service, some do not. 2. contact a temp agency and take whatever they give you. Contact several agencies. They specialize is different fields. Plus, if one of the "counselors" doesn't care for you they will never refer you to a job. This makes multiple contacts necessary. 3. Really should be part of item 1. Contact your state employment agency. Good luck.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Dec 4 at 2020 9:54 AM

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Plan ahead. Take advantage of transition classes the Army may offer. Start applying for jobs about 6 to 12 months before you separate. Apply for civil service jobs on USAjobs. Save leave to get the money for it when you get out. Finally don’t be too picky about your first job as a new vet. Take an entry level job and keep working to find something better. A lot of management jobs are filled from within the company. Look into big box stores and package delivery companies.

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