Want a private sector job that pays over $80K/year?

Elizabeth Malkin — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:21:55 -0400

Check out these five private sector jobs that are known for seeking to employ veterans and that pay $80K/year right off the bat!

Have you had one of these jobs? Have you applied but not gotten a position? Let us know what you think?

http://blog.rallypoint.com/2015/07/top-5-jobs-that-pay-over-80000-for-veterans.html

RallyPoint.com: Top 5 Jobs That Pay Over $80,000 For Veterans

You do realize that no one in the military is qualified for any of these positions upon leaving the military....right? Articles like these give a false hope for transitioning service members, whereas, they get these grand ideas that they are somehow qualified for these lucrative positions, only for them to find that they do not have the correct background, or the right connections. The best bet for a transitioning Vet is to enter at whatever...

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Jul 13 at 2015 2:25 PM

SCPO David Lockwood — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:25:10 -0400

Been here over 7 years.

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Jul 13 at 2015 2:48 PM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:48:48 -0400

I don't see the link? Am I missing something?

Response by LCpl Mark Lefler made Jul 13 at 2015 3:00 PM

LCpl Mark Lefler — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 15:00:50 -0400

Those jobs pay 80k if you can figure out what they are :P

Response by CSM David Heidke made Jul 13 at 2015 3:47 PM

CSM David Heidke — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 15:47:23 -0400

I really hate it when I forget to post the link...

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Jul 13 at 2015 5:10 PM

Maj Chris Nelson — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 17:10:22 -0400

Not sure I am qualified for any of these jobs....also doubt I am interested in them either. Nursing is where it is. Of course, maybe not $80k/yr worth tho....

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jul 13 at 2015 11:10 PM

LTC John Shaw — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 23:10:11 -0400

Elizabeth, this is a very limited subset of jobs that most RP readers will not qualify for. I am close to the qualification for CISO and have held the role in units. Civilian environments do not really match the military role.

Response by SSgt Charles Edwards made Jul 13 at 2015 11:50 PM

SSgt Charles Edwards — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 23:50:09 -0400

No training in the computer /IT field. I suck at numbers and math. Guess I'll have to find a $30k/year cop job.

Response by PO1 Glenn Boucher made Jul 14 at 2015 1:46 PM

PO1 Glenn Boucher — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 13:46:03 -0400

I voted I am not interested in these jobs, however I am actually interested but not fully qualified. In my opinion these jobs are for mid level officers or senior enlisted personnel. I changed my career path using my Post 9./11 GI bill and went into Computer Information Systems as a new career field and being an entry level person over 50 years old puts me in a weird position of having lots of experience directing and leading people but my technical skills are not where they need to be at for those positions. Good luck to those who are qualified and want those jobs.

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2015 1:55 PM

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 13:55:10 -0400

The question and article are too general. While there may be some civilian companies willing to hire military vets into those positions with that pay, I doubt that they represent the majority of companies. I would think businesses closely aligned to the military/government would be the most likely. Guard and Reserve with one foot in the civilian world and the other in the military would be better suited for getting them. Also, one would have to have deep experience in those areas to jump out and earn that kind of money. I think company/field grade officers would be able to make the hop and maybe very senior and technical enlisted. But not the general populace.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Jul 14 at 2015 4:41 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 16:41:33 -0400

I am grossly unqualified for any of these. But if you need a country taken over and need to deploy your Cavalry Squadron's aviation assets, I did it for a lot less money.

Response by SPC Rebecca Gassaway made Jul 14 at 2015 7:27 PM

SPC Rebecca Gassaway — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 19:27:04 -0400

It's hard to say. It depends on your MOS that you went into. I was a 25U with a double MOS with 25B. Hence I was only a SPC but I am so over qualified for a lot of jobs that I need to get a degree to become a manager so that I can qualify for jobs. It sucks.

Response by SSgt Adrene Wike made Jul 15 at 2015 10:32 AM

SSgt Adrene Wike — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 10:32:20 -0400

I would be interested in a few of these jobs I think the hardest part is finding the job and then getting a foot in the door. With everything being online these days it truly feels as if Resumes fall into a cyber black hole.

Response by CSM David Heidke made Jul 15 at 2015 5:21 PM

CSM David Heidke — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:21:01 -0400

I would love one of these jobs... Anyone want to hire me?

Response by SN Bill Turner made Jul 15 at 2015 6:22 PM

SN Bill Turner — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 18:22:57 -0400

The biggest questions I have is where are these jobs located and what are the qualifications?

Response by SPC Alex Schuurman made Jul 15 at 2015 9:29 PM

SPC Alex Schuurman — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 21:29:39 -0400

Where is the link? Where is the list? Sign me up. I work my ass off.

Response by MSgt Keith Hebert made Jul 15 at 2015 11:23 PM

MSgt Keith Hebert — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 23:23:30 -0400

Ok I do not have one of these jobs but as an operator at a refinery I am making that or more

Response by SFC Jeff Wonser made Jul 16 at 2015 8:14 PM

SFC Jeff Wonser — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 20:14:38 -0400

You do realize that no one in the military is qualified for any of these positions upon leaving....right? Articles like these give a false hope for transitioning service members, whereas, they get these grand ideas that they are somehow qualified for these lucrative positions, only for them to find that they do not have the correct background, the right connections, or the required education. The best bet for a transitioning Vet is to enter at whatever level they can, and then give time and effort to climb that ladder once again... Civilians cannot match our speed and efficiency... We close the gap quickly.

Response by SPC Christopher Salustro made Jul 17 at 2015 6:07 PM

SPC Christopher Salustro — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 18:07:57 -0400

I would love one of these jobs but im nowhere near qualified to attain one of these positions. I'll have to climb the ladder just like everyone else.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2015 11:59 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:59:57 -0400

While its true that many veterans and transitioning military are not trained in the above. You can easily get certified in skills that will land those jobs. I have been in management consulting field for the past 7 years with top management consulting firms. From experience I can tell you that if you are an E6 and above and have the motivation to learn and to lead you can gain these skills in anywhere from 3 - 12 weeks. You do not always need a specific degree. Yes there will be a lot of learning on the job but with the right certifications you will have the foundation to grow into the job. Most military leaders E6 and above have the maturity and experience to execute. You know how to learn via the fire hose, as many of us have done when put in a job outside our MOS. Unfortunately the GI bill does not cover certification training, but it does cover the exams. If you are willing to invest in yourself and put in the lots of hard work in a short period of time you can make yourself eligible for one of theses jobs. I would rather hire a sharp E-6, with leadership experience who is willing to learn, and is a Certified Supply Chain Professional, than a college graduate or MBA with much less experience leading people and managing complex tasks. While the mean salary for a supply chain manager is 82K, the range goes up to 120K. Other in demand/ shortage skill include a Data Scientists, Product Owners, Software Engineers. With Salary ranges between 50K - 120 k as well. One more point to make is that companies are looking for folks with the above skills but that can also motivate teams and accomplish tasks on time. Most often they find the technical skills, but end up hurting on the leadership side. You can gain the tech skills much faster than the leadership experience.

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http://www.vets2.co
http://theironyard.com/
https://generalassemb.ly
http://www.datasociety.co
http://www.apics.org/home/landing-page/cscp/cscp---set-yourself-apart---google?gclid=Cj0KEQjw27etBRDA3-ux4p3c58EBEiQAkJzTABEYFJxJJCo6ZQHur3Gf-K5_qKVSw9yFKB2AOYS0DxYaAjBt8P8HAQ

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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2015 11:06 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 11:06:43 -0400

Be as honest as you can and just let him know that you aren't comfortable talking about some of it