Transitioning from the Army.....Need your input?

Question

OK so I am currently enlisted and would like a change. I am an MP and have deployed to Iraq. Where I received a purple heart and I am currently an E-4 but looking to have my 5 in a couple months. I ETS in early 2010.

I'm just looking for some input on career choices. I have been considering the border patrol lately. Anybody out there went from Army to BP as an MP?

I have also been considering the coast guard. What will it be like for me going from the Army as an (soon to be ) E-5 to the coast guard? I'm guessing I will lose the E-5.

I could always stay in school, But anybody from the military knows that sitting through a class listening to your liberal prof. talk about whatever the h**l they want, while Joe college with his collar popped beside you is texting on his iphone...just isn't for me... I wouldn't mind completing an online degree. Anybody with experience in online schools? If I continued school. I think I would possibly go into education. I think there are programs out there to help military get into education. Anybody know?

I guess right now I'm just taking input from all kind and types..

If you have even been in this position where you know that a career in the Army just isn't for you... but you don't know exactly what is..tell me your story give me some input.

OK well thanks for reading this!

Answer 1

I enlisted in '96 right out of high school. Right now I have 8 years service and I'm an E-5.

I had the same dilemma in 2000. And you're right, the Army isn't for everyone. But every job I had w/ civilians drove me crazy. Going to school lasted a few semesters but you're right again about pinko profs and slack jawed classmates. The only answer is see what works for you. Joining back up is the best thing I did since 2000.

Good luck

Answer 2

Hey guy, first and foremost thanks for doing what you are doin, been there and got through it after rocky times.

Go to school, ignore the speccy tw@t next to you and get your ed, again I had to do that, your experience will shine through and make you not only a better worker but a better human, you have seen the elephant!!!!!!!

Im now a manager of social worker and love working with kids and families (who wud have thought it) all cos I went to college at age 30!

Do it you dont want to end up a renta cop

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ex recon British Army