Life and Career

Life And Career After the Military

Integrating into civilian society is challenging after your life in the military has ended. You have to interact with people without rank or any military experience, find a job, pay bills, get healthcare and everything else that’s associated with a civilian existence. To help you with all of this, here are a couple of tips to help you transition into your new life after the military.

  1. Know Your Value

Even if you had no previous professional experience, you are still a valuable individual who can contribute a lot to society and the workforce. But because of your military training, you are fully equipped with both hard skills (knowing how to use tech and software) and soft skills (excellent communication skills, self-motivation, leadership, and discipline), which makes you a much more valuable asset to potential employers.

Create a list of evident skills you have to offer and the jobs you did to develop them. Most of what you learned during your service can be applied outside the military in business, all you have to do is identify them.

  1. Evaluate Your Finance

Unlike the time you spent in the military service, much of civilian life revolves around finances. You will need to evaluate the current financial state of your accounts to calculate how much you have, and then figure out how much you need to create a decent living. It will help you determine how much money you need to earn from a new job to support yourself and your loved ones.

First off, check your savings accounts to calculate how much time you can spend searching for the job without any financial repercussions. Then, take note of any debt, overhead expenses, like utility and phone bills, and try to estimate changing costs like food. Once you crunch the numbers, you will have a relatively good idea of your financial state.

In case you have some money to spare, you can consider opening your own business or investing in further education, like IT training programs for Veterans. On the other hand, if you are in debt, consider using military debt relief, like the one according to the Servicemember Civil Relief Act. After you get that sorted, use the numbers to calculate how much you have to earn and potential jobs that can fill that financial gap.

  1. Get a Healthcare Program

As a former member of the military, you are eligible for TRICARE (short-term healthcare insurance for transitioning soldiers.) Before it expires, use the time to research different healthcare options for you and your family, like the Continued Health Care Benefit Program or VA health care benefits.

Once you find a job, this will change because your employer can offer you special discounted deals on medical insurance. Conversely, if you are self-employed, consider getting the Veterans’ Group Life Insurance, as there is no medical underwriting required.

  1. Start Your Search

Finally, it’s time to enter the job market and search for your next career. Base your decision not only on the financial gains, but also on your desires, ambitions, and the skills you gained during your time in the military. If you are looking for an exciting, high-income career in IT, take the FREE Career Evaluation to find out what can be the next step in your professional life.

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