How has your return to the civilian world been?

SPC Chris Early — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 16:06:49 -0400

Since being home from active duty and now no longer serving at all i have been through alot of depressing moments, and so far being home makes me wish i would have stayed in active duty. How have your experience been since being home, because for me i was a mechanic when i served but now in the real world i don' t want to do any mechanic wirk anymore.

Response by PVT Robert Gresham made Jul 9 at 2015 4:13 PM

PVT Robert Gresham — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 16:13:31 -0400

Just like when I ETS'ed you are going to have to find something that interests you, that you CAN do as a civilian. If you don't want to be a mechanic any more, then you might check with Security companies where your Military background would be an advantage.

Or, if you can't find anything you want to do, have you thought about going back to school to learn a new trade, or going back to the Military in a new MOS?

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 9 at 2015 4:55 PM

PO1 John Miller — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 16:55:50 -0400

Use your Post 9/11 GI Bill and go back to school. They literally pay you to learn. Plus you can get a Pel Grant and that's MORE free money. All the while you're learning something and possibly a new trade if you're going to a Trade or Technical school.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 10 at 2015 3:30 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 15:30:55 -0400

I take it one day at a time and refuse to live in the past. I acknowledge what is important in life, try to keep positive of significant goals, and helping veterans with obtaining more funds and PTSD help is a homerun.