The post whore thread.

[theGinsue]

it was afternoon when I posted that

Ginsue and Ranger - I'm coming up on my decision and will have had 12 years it. Between the New EPR system, my career field, and where the military headed the past 3 years, I don't think its for me any more. how hard is it/will it, be to transition to a Civilian job, and how hard is it to find a good paying job without a degree?

Frankly, it'sa darned good thing I got out (retired) when I did. There is NO WAY I could deal with what I'm seeing in how the USAF is going today.

Finding a good/lucrative post-military job has a lot to do with what your skills are (what you did in the military). Some skillsets don't really carry over too well in the civilian world. BUT, most everything you do on active duty has a contractor position out there and those typically pay a fair amount more than the DoD claims you earn when you get your direct & indirect compensation statement each April.

My advice to anyone looking to get out:
(1) Get ANY ailments/physical issues documetned in your medical records. Go to the clinic/hospital multiple times for the issues if you can/need to so that it is a clearly documented issue. You'll want that for any VA claims. Even if you aren't interested in making a VA claim because you're "in far better condition than so many other guys", don't be a fool. You have a time limit to make claims. Who knows, something that's barely noticable now may become a serious problem later. Then, just before or just after separating, go to a non-VA affiliated VA advocate such as the DAV (my personal favorite). They can/will help you put together and file your claim for you AT NO COST. It's good to have experienced folks like the DAV, etc. in your corner for assistance and advice.

(2) Pay close attention during your Transition Assistance Program (TAP) training (Congressionally mandated training!!). Lots of great resources and wisdom given.

You're likely sick of working in a DoD environment, but consider it for employment. You'll bring a lot of skills to the job and they'll bring income to your family.

[blackford76]

These are not the droids you're looking for....Move along.

[jerrymrc]

Mtn.man is a Russian Spambot?

That is funny. But ya know how we are about "I will do what I want" crap.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Hey OBC, it was definitely a Monday around here, but I'm still breathing & on this side of the dirt, so....

you doin' alright?

I'm hangin' in there, Sir......keeping bills paid and working on stuff with the wife. Thanks for asking...

[OtterbatHellcat]

Howdy Jerry.

[jerrymrc]

Hi

[OtterbatHellcat]

TheBelly: You need to come back here too! We met 1 time - at your going away. This town still needs an enema and I think we can get that job done.

I think that would be cool if Belly moved back up here, also. I made a cardboard and duct tape "sherman tank" for Didi, and it would save on shipping and all.

[buffalobo]

That's almost worthy of my adding to my sig block, but maybe a bit too riske'.

You are welcome to take it and the crabby old bastard too.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Hi

I hope you've had a decent Tuesday.

You gonna have a big family get together for Christmas, or do you go low key on stuff like that?

[OtterbatHellcat]

Heyy Lobo, how it be, master of the tree?