Posted on Sep 15, 2016
SGT Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)
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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
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SFC Christopher Perry
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On a side note, thank for the post. It was refreshing to have something non-political to talk about.
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CPT Pedro Meza
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You need to read the post on Teacher Jessica Rabbit..
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SFC Christopher Perry
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CPT Pedro Meza - I admit that that one went right over my head.
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SSG Shavonde Chase
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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.

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CPT Pedro Meza
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In the 80's we would have called you a head huntress.
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SSG Shavonde Chase
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Thank you for the compliment.
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PO1 David Swift
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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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CPT Pedro Meza
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He need to go civilian and get the work experience that relates to his degrees.
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LTC Kevin B.
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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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