Posted on Sep 15, 2016
I have two masters degrees. Should I get off active duty? Go Reserves? Does anyone have experience with this?
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So I'm currently an e-5 in the US army . I'm really looking to get out of active duty . Whether it be civilian or a reserve transition . Any one have experience with this. I have a pretty promising career lined up. Currently hold 2 Masters and. B.S in Business . I feel stuck ... i feel this is the end for me and any comments...'memtorships etc would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
Posted 8 y ago
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SGT Michael, I think your know the answer to what you should do. I recommend seeing an ACAP advisor to help ensure you have a successful transition. I would also like for you to accept my connection request. Afterwards, I will email you my phone number and schedule a time to talk about your particular situation.
Shavonde Chase
Shavonde Chase
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Two Masters are good but what work experience do you have that related field and do you have jobs lined up.
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LTC Kevin B.
PO1 David Swift, Great questions. I think he already has relevant experience, but the level of relevancy will certainly depend on his targeted industry. The bigger issue is having something lined up before pulling the trigger to get out. I always recommended that people already have a job locked in before transitioning, rather than transitioning out and then trying to figure out the follow-on job. CPT Pedro Meza - Given that he has an MHA and is a practice manager at Landstuhl (based on his RP profile), he is already getting relevant work experience within the Military Health System. Given that he is an NCO and has an MBA, it could also be easily argued that he already has relevant leadership and management experience that can be leveraged in a non-health setting. People tend to underestimate and discount that their military experience is valued in the private sector. The service member just needs to be prepared to articulate how their formal education and work experience can help a private sector organization.
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