Posted on May 6, 2016
What kind of challenges did you face when transitioning out of the military whether it was to go to school or work?
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I am preparing to speak with employers about the challenges military personnel face as they transition out of the military. I would like to have something fresh rather than what has been reported in the past AND I would like to have something written from those that have transitioned rather than from an article. SO - what would you like for me to tell them about your transition?
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Greetings,
I was part of a group of individuals that considered themselves elite. It gave me great pride.
It never dawned on me, those I would work around would be without honor and not do what they agreed to. A warning might be needed to those getting out of the military. At least, out of a Victor Unit environment.
For example: Don't say anything to your fellow employees on why they haven't performed work, if they are having trouble at home, or constantly on the phone with their lawyer. Bring issues up with the Supervisor of the department. It will avoid conflict.
I can not write for everyone. But, my subconscious was programmed and I did not fully understand that. If I received an order, known as a request in the civilian world, I moved my ... as fast as I could. Civilians can take their time. Awareness of a few issues will help a smooth transition for active duty to being a civilian.
One last thing. Tell folks getting out of the military, when they go to compassion and sensitivity training and some over weight sweetheart with short hair tells everyone how ashamed they are to only know one language while in France, don't ask them how those that died so you do not have to speak Japanese would feel only speaking English. That appears to really upset globalists.
Kind Regards,
Mark A. Morris BS, RDMS, RVT
I was part of a group of individuals that considered themselves elite. It gave me great pride.
It never dawned on me, those I would work around would be without honor and not do what they agreed to. A warning might be needed to those getting out of the military. At least, out of a Victor Unit environment.
For example: Don't say anything to your fellow employees on why they haven't performed work, if they are having trouble at home, or constantly on the phone with their lawyer. Bring issues up with the Supervisor of the department. It will avoid conflict.
I can not write for everyone. But, my subconscious was programmed and I did not fully understand that. If I received an order, known as a request in the civilian world, I moved my ... as fast as I could. Civilians can take their time. Awareness of a few issues will help a smooth transition for active duty to being a civilian.
One last thing. Tell folks getting out of the military, when they go to compassion and sensitivity training and some over weight sweetheart with short hair tells everyone how ashamed they are to only know one language while in France, don't ask them how those that died so you do not have to speak Japanese would feel only speaking English. That appears to really upset globalists.
Kind Regards,
Mark A. Morris BS, RDMS, RVT
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Personally, my biggest challenge was not wearing a uniform. The identity and rank don't transition with you. As a woman, with back problems, epilepsy and breast cancer, I don't think anyone looked at me as a veteran. I applied for a low level job in the school of nursing at a University teaching, and didn't get the job. I'm not sure why, but I had plenty of experience and the credentials, but there is this assumption that women aren't veterans too! We don't all have severe health issues, but what helps us is work, support, being around other veterans and that it is a slow change.
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Amn Kim Bloodgood
I can relate to your feeling how people don't think of women as veterans. I get that all the time. Just as recent as two weeks ago! And it all started when I left the military with no one other than the Vet Rep at the local unemployment office! SO - what have you done to change (if anything) this challenge of not wearing a uniform. Are you part of a women vet network? or something else?
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Col Rebecca Lorraine
Interesting question. I went back to school, am studying anthropology/sociology and we have a large veteran student organization so I hang out and feel connected in that way. Secondly, I volunteered to do the newsletter (soon web site) for our Aiken Chapter of MOAA. The past two years I put on my uniform and stand in the reviewing stand for our Memorial Day parade. I want the public to see women as warrior to veterans. I've tried lots of other things to remain productive. My thesis for school is on the transition experiences of women warriors. (So, I'm learning that we are transitioning differently) as more women serve and leave, we do have a larger group of women veterans. 20% of new recruits are women and 30% are Black or Hispanic. This is a big shift in demographics. We are changing the face of the military, hopefully more as equals.
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Amn Kim Bloodgood
I do hope that you share your thesis as I agree that women transition differently than men and there is a great need for this type of research - in my opinion. If you do share I would love to see it!
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