What Military Occupational Skill do you think does not transfer well to civilian sector?

CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 14:20:14 -0400

Include what you think the challenges are. We will use this post to help you understand how the roles do transfer over....lets get it started. To help viewers benefit the most in this post would you include the main area the numeric MOS series cover like 68 is in the medical area. My belief is that all jobs have transferrable skills because It is not limited to your daily activities. I hope there is an opportunity to demonstrate transferrable skills of MOS's in this string.

Response by SPC Rory J. Mattheisen made Dec 28 at 2015 11:21 PM

SPC Rory J. Mattheisen — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 23:21:02 -0500

Taking the initiative, employers in the sector take advantage of our Military work ethic.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2015 2:11 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 14:11:15 -0500

I think you need to look in terms of profitability too. For example, I left the Marines as a Food Service Specialist 3381 which was a transferable skill, but I could not support a family with that skill as many food service jobs in the civilian sector started at a low wage with no benefits. When I left the Army, I not only had transferable skills as a 25 B and 254 A, but very profitable transferable skills thanks to the Army! In the Army, I was a lot maturer, so I left with a Bachelor degree and certifications, so my transition into civilian life was a lot easier.

Response by Cpl David E. Jenkins Jr. made Dec 31 at 2015 11:03 AM

Cpl David E. Jenkins Jr. — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 11:03:02 -0500

Infantry can be differcult