02-13-2013, 02:04 AM
I nearly left at the 15 year point. The rigors of constantly moving every 2.5-3 years, long deployments from home, aggravation over REMF decisions, pressures from home, low pay, physical stress....get the picture? For some, it is a relatively easy decision. For others, it is a relatively difficult decision. It all depends upon a person's priorities and outlook.
I don't think he'll have a difficult time finding work, even if he wanted to get away from the combat arms arena.
It does sound like he got the raw end of a "transition program"...my experience was pretty weak as well. DoD needs to do better, or maybe get private industry involved in the "transition program". As per usual, government bureaucracy isn't as good/efficient as private industry.
I don't think he'll have a difficult time finding work, even if he wanted to get away from the combat arms arena.
It does sound like he got the raw end of a "transition program"...my experience was pretty weak as well. DoD needs to do better, or maybe get private industry involved in the "transition program". As per usual, government bureaucracy isn't as good/efficient as private industry.
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