Military Habits That Does Not Translate Well In Civilian Setting - Thee Mint

The brutal honesty is the only one I struggled with, still do in fact.

This article hits home. I am two years into my first job out of the military and I am still learning. TAP classes don't come close to preparing you. Customs and Courtesies is also non existent in the civilian world, many --especially younger co workers don't even look you in the eyes IF they speak to you. I would recommend that you read up on civilian verses military culture prior to separating or retiring.--It's a shock to the system. Thanks for posting Teri.

I've been out for 12 years and the biggest thing that I have found is the work ethic. Get the job done right the first time and move on, don't put it off till later.