I agree. When I was an SGT at the time, one of my SPCs come to my and tell me that she wanted to get out. She said that she was scared of what I might say. I saw a lot of potential in this person. We talked about her getting out. One of the things I told her was that she was meant for a lot more than being in the Military. Last year, she contacted me and thanked me for telling her that as she had just completed her PHD in Engineering. Just have some resemblance of a plan when you get out.
2026-01-31 19:12:04
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Greg Pugh845 :
Problem with being enlisted is that it actually gets worse the longer you in😳
2026-02-04 12:55:17
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Officer Munds :
I can only listen for you for two more years per your instructions big sarge!
2026-01-28 21:24:24
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Blake Davis :
Also don’t listen to the dudes complain all day and telling you to get out either. Just give your own assessment based off of your experiences
2026-01-30 06:01:31
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Lead | Coach | Mentor :
I meannnn… listen to be but imma send you to transitions 🤷🏽♀️. Imma tell you to start researching and take TAP seriously. Imma tell you to get them certs and tangible things for your resume if you haven’t. I can’t tell you a thing about linked in but imma support you on your journey
2026-02-17 12:22:58
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vibewiitt :
How long was training for mechanical engineering
2026-01-30 01:30:02
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Carribb_bowi :
Yes got out it’s not bad way better than the army only thing I miss is them 30 days😂
2026-02-16 19:27:15
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ericnicholson601 :
I tell my soldiers my experience and why I stayed in but I don’t advocate for retention. I just make sure they have a good plan for their transition out. As much as I want them to be successful while they are in, I want that even more for them if they decide to get out
2026-03-13 15:02:32
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Reg :
I was lucky to become a contractor after my 4yrs, then I joined the guard and kept deploying to stay away from my civilian job. It’s helps if you continue in the guard or reserves
2026-02-01 16:24:20
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trashcat actual :
Been in 8, 2 branches and 2 year break after coming into my first branch at 23. I’m 32 now with a degree in automotive/diesel. Unless you already have a guaranteed job making more than what your entitlements are, you may want to consider staying in. The grass is not greener and the job market is shit.
2026-02-17 21:45:07
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MkVIII.Papii 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷 :
I’ve been in 12 years but the last 8 have been Army 2012-2016 I wan the Marines… I was out for around 19 months.. I know what it’s like to look for a job in the 2016-2017 range
2026-01-29 17:23:06
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Lord Alaster :
Seems like an unintentional jab at AD. 🤔😁
2026-01-28 18:24:25
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Zulu59 :
Great advice, young man I retired after 20 and getting ready to retire again and you’re right about those folks that haven’t never done an interview
2026-02-03 16:40:54
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aly_nsc :
Hey Mel, hoep you can check my message request :)
2026-02-04 15:37:55
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Kel :
I feel you
2026-01-29 04:30:52
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Juwan Robinson :
Factsssss
2026-01-28 16:26:37
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kavanhorne :
finish with 20 get that retirement check
2026-02-18 20:34:15
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That_che’lu :
Getting is out 50/50 some veterans have luck finding a good career othrs don’t
2026-02-17 14:55:09
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Kilkmy :
Go head and sign that INDEF my boy 🤣
2026-01-29 02:09:48
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Jerome Harris :
I retired from the army as 11 B if you can put up all bull shit go for it I will tell you this the money is not out here like you think the best thing I will tell you is that get you a college degree if not you will have a hard time with my army retired my disability my teacher’s retirement Social Security. It puts me at a six finger man. Thanks to the military.
2026-01-28 23:44:52
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Lexi Bee :
It’s crazy because I’m almost at 12, and I’m so over it but I’m seeing sooo many people coming in that are my age (32) plus…lowkey scary even though I shouldn’t be worried about their why since I don’t know their situation
2026-02-02 11:02:29
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Quentin :
I’m a recruiter and trust I have my problems with the army but mannnn there’s folks out here with crazy bachelor degrees and still can’t get a job. Ima chill in the army I gatta pay these bills
2026-03-11 22:25:42
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