Great advice and validation of being commitment shy. I got out the Army and later my civilian job because I was tired. I retired cause I was tired. Been almost a year and still in vacation mode. Looking for a bit of something to do but am leery of commitment. Keep up the good videos.
I felt like I was in a similar boat. I started going to university again under VR&E and it’s been a good experience. It’s great to double my income just by going to school and doing classes I want to do.
@txdino6063, that leeriness of commitment resonates...I don't want to be in "vacation mode" (fear of getting fat), but there's no way in hell I want some 7PM phone call about some office nonsense.
Great advice. One of the biggest advantages you can get in retirement is flexibility, which equals control. Don't like your exercise routine, change it. Don't like your work, quit. Don't like where you a living, move. I suggest trying a few things you thought you might like without too much commitment. Living at a ski resort may sound nice while visiting it, but there may be drawbacks out of season that you don't like. Eventually, you should start to identify the things you really enjoy and can concentrate on them.
You are spot on! The military retirement process is a transition and it takes time to figure out the right balance between all the things you want in life. In fact, I'd say that even if someone doesn't intentionally do what you are describing...they'll end up doing accidentally.
Good information. My new civilian job is trying to groom me for a leadership position. I’m already retired from the military reserves and a civilian career. Gotta say no because leading civilians is a headache I don’t need.
It strikes me that a company with a dude like you would be smarter if they used you to help groom young up and coming leaders. They put the new kid in charge so they can learn to deal with all the BS, they have you on the team to provide a little mix of mentoring and controlling the underlings. Then they move you around every so often to spread your "wisdom", let people fly without your help, and to keep folks from thinking you're the real boss.
The greatest advantage I had in the civilian world was that monthly retirement check. You can tell the unscrupulous company leadership (they are currently headlining the news) to take this job and ***. You may have to tighten the spending for a bit but you not eating at the soup kitchen.
I have this nagging suspicion that employers who come up with excuses not to hire retired military are justifying the fact that they know people with options won't stick with their company.
I used to love what I do (and did for the Army), but just like the Army you stop having fun at some point. I'm retiring next month, and after two month of working on the house and adjusting to the whole fixed income thing, I'll look for a PT job counting bolts at Home Depot or something. A couple of notes. 1. Some exercise you love may not be realistic depending upon your physical condition when you leave the force. My feet and knees were already an issue, so I couldn't continue to run (which I actually loved to do). 2. As mentioned below, that retirement check can give you flexibility in your job. Corporations seldom truly appreciate your work these days, but some do - find one that does. 3. Keep hobbies separate from what you do at work. If you convert a hobby to a job (which isn't bad btw), find another hobby.
Good advice. That point about some of the old exercises that you used to love being out of reach because of physical realities is something I hadn't considered (I was able to do physical therapy and get back to low intensity running). But it's also a chance to try activities you might not have previously thought about. Even a darts league might give you what you need.
I’m approaching 19 years with a federal alphabet agency after 20 yrs in the Corps. I’ve avoided taking a supervisor or management position, I’m a technician and I make more than some of the managers, why ruin a good thing. I stay active as I can, the wear and tear imposed on my body being a Marine has caught up with me so I’ve had to adjust my activity accordingly. I’ve also taken on a role as a pastor, without pay, at our church which requires more of my time but I don’t consider it as a burden.
Great advice and validation of being commitment shy. I got out the Army and later my civilian job because I was tired. I retired cause I was tired. Been almost a year and still in vacation mode. Looking for a bit of something to do but am leery of commitment. Keep up the good videos.
I felt like I was in a similar boat. I started going to university again under VR&E and it’s been a good experience. It’s great to double my income just by going to school and doing classes I want to do.
@txdino6063, that leeriness of commitment resonates...I don't want to be in "vacation mode" (fear of getting fat), but there's no way in hell I want some 7PM phone call about some office nonsense.
Great advice. One of the biggest advantages you can get in retirement is flexibility, which equals control. Don't like your exercise routine, change it. Don't like your work, quit. Don't like where you a living, move. I suggest trying a few things you thought you might like without too much commitment. Living at a ski resort may sound nice while visiting it, but there may be drawbacks out of season that you don't like. Eventually, you should start to identify the things you really enjoy and can concentrate on them.
You are spot on! The military retirement process is a transition and it takes time to figure out the right balance between all the things you want in life. In fact, I'd say that even if someone doesn't intentionally do what you are describing...they'll end up doing accidentally.
Good information. My new civilian job is trying to groom me for a leadership position. I’m already retired from the military reserves and a civilian career. Gotta say no because leading civilians is a headache I don’t need.
It strikes me that a company with a dude like you would be smarter if they used you to help groom young up and coming leaders. They put the new kid in charge so they can learn to deal with all the BS, they have you on the team to provide a little mix of mentoring and controlling the underlings. Then they move you around every so often to spread your "wisdom", let people fly without your help, and to keep folks from thinking you're the real boss.
The greatest advantage I had in the civilian world was that monthly retirement check. You can tell the unscrupulous company leadership (they are currently headlining the news) to take this job and ***. You may have to tighten the spending for a bit but you not eating at the soup kitchen.
A lot of truth in this, and especially if you live within your means.
I have this nagging suspicion that employers who come up with excuses not to hire retired military are justifying the fact that they know people with options won't stick with their company.
I used to love what I do (and did for the Army), but just like the Army you stop having fun at some point. I'm retiring next month, and after two month of working on the house and adjusting to the whole fixed income thing, I'll look for a PT job counting bolts at Home Depot or something.
A couple of notes. 1. Some exercise you love may not be realistic depending upon your physical condition when you leave the force. My feet and knees were already an issue, so I couldn't continue to run (which I actually loved to do). 2. As mentioned below, that retirement check can give you flexibility in your job. Corporations seldom truly appreciate your work these days, but some do - find one that does. 3. Keep hobbies separate from what you do at work. If you convert a hobby to a job (which isn't bad btw), find another hobby.
Good advice. That point about some of the old exercises that you used to love being out of reach because of physical realities is something I hadn't considered (I was able to do physical therapy and get back to low intensity running). But it's also a chance to try activities you might not have previously thought about. Even a darts league might give you what you need.
I’m approaching 19 years with a federal alphabet agency after 20 yrs in the Corps. I’ve avoided taking a supervisor or management position, I’m a technician and I make more than some of the managers, why ruin a good thing.
I stay active as I can, the wear and tear imposed on my body being a Marine has caught up with me so I’ve had to adjust my activity accordingly.
I’ve also taken on a role as a pastor, without pay, at our church which requires more of my time but I don’t consider it as a burden.
Oh...pastor is smart. I know a number of people who have done that, but I haven't mentioned it.
Great point. You already got out of prison. Dont start building your own walls and bars or polishing your own chain.
Well said.