Posted on Oct 5, 2018
When you transitioned from military life to the civilian life, what industry (or industries) interested you the most?
9.13K
128
48
30
30
0
READ THIS FIRST>>> If you're a veteran or military spouse, I would love your input!
When you transitioned from military life to the civilian life, what industry (or industries) interested you the most?
Accounting / Financial Services / Insurance / Banking
Aviation / Aerospace Aviation / Aerospace
Business / Strategic Management / Human Resources
Construction / Trades / Skilled Labor
Creative / Design
Customer Support / Client Care
Education / Training / Teaching
Energy
Engineering / Electronics
Food Service / Hospitality
Government
IT / Software Dev / Web Design / Applications
Logistics / Supply Chain / Transportation / Warehouse
Maintenance / Installation / Repair / Field Service
Manufacturing / Operations
Medical / Health
Project / Program Management
Public Safety / Law Enforcement / Security
Retail
Sales / Business Development
When you transitioned from military life to the civilian life, what industry (or industries) interested you the most?
Accounting / Financial Services / Insurance / Banking
Aviation / Aerospace Aviation / Aerospace
Business / Strategic Management / Human Resources
Construction / Trades / Skilled Labor
Creative / Design
Customer Support / Client Care
Education / Training / Teaching
Energy
Engineering / Electronics
Food Service / Hospitality
Government
IT / Software Dev / Web Design / Applications
Logistics / Supply Chain / Transportation / Warehouse
Maintenance / Installation / Repair / Field Service
Manufacturing / Operations
Medical / Health
Project / Program Management
Public Safety / Law Enforcement / Security
Retail
Sales / Business Development
Family
Military Family
Transition
Jobs
Employment
Edited >1 y ago
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 35
2
2
0
2
2
0
Engineering/Electronics! Always very interested in electronics. Received EE degree then employed by IBM in Silicon Valley long before it was called silicon Valley. Moved to Memorex (they were a younger and hungrier company) Very, very competitive and demanding work environment. Yet, a egalitarian society. CEO fought for same parking as housekeeping staff. All employees welcomed at the wagon Wheel when one had a free moment to take a deep breath. A wonderful time to be in the IT business. Every day was new and exciting. With the added privilege of working with people who were as bright as the shirts they wore. Would live such a life ten times over if I could. It was a wonderful ride...a great ride indeed!
(2)
(0)
2
2
0
When I transitioned I wanted to stay in intelligence. However, because of my geographic location, it was not going to happen. After a long 3 year journey, I found myself as the Environment Management Services Textile and Supply Supervisor at a VA Medical Center. Now I'm the Quality Assurance Specialist. Never know where life will take you.
(2)
(0)
2
2
0
1
1
0
I went to transportation but later construction work. I enjoyed working at a different place from time to time instead of the same spot every day .
(1)
(0)
1
1
0
I went into healthcare as a respiratory therapist. It was a completely different field
(1)
(0)
1
1
0
I was interested in Law Enforcement and eventually went into the California Prison System as a Correctional Officer. I started at the Academy making 1600 a month in 1988. I did 27 years in 5 different prisons and retired as an Associate Warden making 10,600 a month at the age of 50. My retirement check is indexed for inflation with a COLA at 82% of my pay upon retirement. It was a great career and I would not wish it upon anyone. There were many 16 hour days. I have been scheduled or forced to work on every single holiday throughout the years. I saw murders, horrific violence and worked with the most violent and evil people you can imagine. I'm glad I did it and glad it's over and never need to work again.
(1)
(0)
1
1
0
When I transitioned into the civilian world I wanted to go into the game preserve field ie game warden. That all fell to the wayside, when in a four month period I had five brothers commit suicide. Which began a quest that I am currently still undertaking. So my new found passion is psychology not to regurgitate what textbooks say but bring to the table what others like myself have experienced. Upon completion of graduate work next semester the PhD program awaits, it is here where the right changes that affect Veterans with combat PTSD will be able to manifest. The current programs in place.........well lets just say Hot Garbage.
(1)
(0)
1
1
0
Trades. Specifically outdoor electrical, climbing powerlines is an exciting career that is physically demanding, in a team environment and starts off paying about 80k before taxes (and overtime) in my state- if your using the GI bill for housing in the apprenticeship.
(1)
(0)
1
1
0
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google