Posted on Apr 7, 2017
What was the biggest adjustment you had to make when transitioning from Active Duty to Civilian life?
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Whether it's talking to loved ones, finding employment, or adjusting to your "new normal," PatientsLikeMe members are sharing how life has changed for them. What's your experience?
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Transition
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For me it was communication. I spoke directly and assumed responsibility for everything. It took a while to know not everyone is judging me as a leader, woman or Air Force officer. Now I'm just Becky. Bossy but in a softer way...kinda...I don't know, maybe my husband has a different opinion....
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it might've been how much more relaxed everybody is in the civilian world. I wasn't scared of running into somebody higher ranked than me all the time. and when I did run into somebody above me they were just normal people. it wasn't some SGM with short man syndrome who saw my rank and demanded the utmost discipline from me. it was nice to relax.
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Figuring out my work wordrobe and dealing with people who gave no mission focus.
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SN Vivien Roman-Hampton
Yes! SSG Trevor S. I feel like I should not have to think this hard about what I wear to work. Why can't every place I work have a uniform?
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