Getting out of the Navy in November

[SD_Eagle5]

I'll be moving home to Philly to finish my Business Administration degree. 9 years of Naval Service has been more than enough for me. Granted there's a pension at 20, but I won't last that long, especially with the nutcases on my ship. Anyways, Sarge has been giving me pointers for seperating, but I was wondering what it's like in the real world. Is the job field really that tough and what should I expect? 75% (rough estimate) of the people I know that have gotten out are much happier.


FYI-- I have a truck paid off, plenty of money saved up, the Montgomery G.I. Bill to pay for school (over $40,000), and a place to live at for as long as I'd like. Plus the added perks that come with being a veteran of the Armed Forces. So it's not like I'm leaving empty handed.

Opinions, advice, jokes, are welcome. 

[rjs246]

The job market is a farging bitch right now, but you've got a leg up in that military service (and a solid degree once you've finished) is a definite advantage.

You'll be fine and you won't be on a boat with a bunch of dudes absorbing seaman jokes.

[MURP]

I was wondering what it's like in the real world.

there are no lightsabers, x-wings, and the talking puppets dont look like reanimated 90 year old boogers.

[PhillyGirl]

I was wondering what it's like in the real world.

there are no lightsabers, x-wings, and the talking puppets dont look like reanimated 90 year old boogers.

You will be cleaning my lunch off my monitor when you get home.....

[rjs246]

I was wondering what it's like in the real world.

there are no lightsabers, x-wings, and the talking puppets dont look like reanimated 90 year old boogers.

You will be cleaning my lunch off my monitor when you get home.....

Aw, you two are totally in love. How gay.

[PhillyGirl]

Aw, you two are totally in love. How gay.

You ARE aware that I am a female, right?

[SD_Eagle5]

I was wondering what it's like in the real world.

there are no lightsabers, x-wings, and the talking puppets dont look like reanimated 90 year old boogers.

You will be cleaning my lunch off my monitor when you get home.....

How bout Ewoks? 

[rjs246]

Aw, you two are totally in love. How gay.

You ARE aware that I am a female, right?

And there in lies the nonsense humor of my statement. Come on, PG. I know that you don't have like a crazy sense of humor that keeps people doubled over in laughter but you have to get jokes every now and then.

[PhillyGirl]

Aw, you two are totally in love. How gay.

You ARE aware that I am a female, right?

And there in lies the nonsense humor of my statement. Come on, PG. I know that you don't have like a crazy sense of humor that keeps people doubled over in laughter but you have to get jokes every now and then.

I was being sarcastic....so back at ya.

[rjs246]

Aw, you two are totally in love. How gay.

You ARE aware that I am a female, right?

Somebody identify sarcasm in here, please.

Actually, don't. This is pointless...

[BigEd76]

How bout Ewoks? 

Do the short hairy guys at the Food Court count? 

[Phanatic]

Hey good luck. I got out of the Navy in 95, and headed back to the Philly area. The job market sucked backed then too! I wasn't in "computers" then. I was looking for electrical work. I ended up using my experience as an AE to get a job as an electrician at Progresso soups in Vineland NJ. Took about a year to get something descent like that, but it all worked out.

At some point I thought I'd make the transition by staying connected to the Navy Reserve. I was assigned to a P-3 squadron up in Willow Grove. It was a huge mistake. Reserves are nothing like the real thing. There was more Mickey Mouse bull shtein with less purpose. Good thing was that my commitment was up and I didn't have to stay.

Biggest adjustment was the culture shock. No reason to get up in the morning, and no one telling you what to do. The intense atmosphere is gone. Cracking open a beer whenever you damn please will help immensely with that.

Good Luck

[BigEd76]

At least he won't end up in Willow Grove... 

[Rome]

Congrats on getting out, SD.

And thanks for your nine years of service.

[ParkingLotFlagDude]

Cracking open a beer whenever you damn please will help immensely with that.

Especially while driving in this farging traffic