Transitioning to a civilian?

Question

My husband is in Iraq but will be getting out of the Army when his contract is up in Oct. 09. Im trying to get an idea of what we are going to do next. He is a Cav Scout and has been in for 6 years with 3 tours to Iraq - Im not sure if those details matter in the civial career fields. I have looked into law enforcement but the pay is not very high. I was just wondering what civilian jobs could he apply for? Any info would be great - thanks so much!

Answer 1

It all depends. If he wants a job that pays decent he should take advantage of the GI Bill. that way some of his tuition would be covered. But if he doesnt, jus keep looking around, he'll find something eventually that will satisfy him. Plus, since he was in the military, no matter what his name will come up higher on an applicant list than someone else.

Answer 2

God bless him and keep him safe till he gets home. The whole world is at his disposal now. He can do anything he wants, and is willing to work for. I would hire him ahead of any snot nosed, over educated, suburban kid in a heartbeat.

Law Enforcement is a great career for ex-military, and I don't know where you looked, but police officers make good money and have substantial benefits that are tough to find in private sector jobs (20 or 25 & out with good pensions, 100% medical benefits for employee and dependents....). But, there are lots of other great jobs, and the opportunity to get a college degree too.

Government jobs give preference to Vets in hiring, and the local, state and federal civil service systems have hundreds of jobs to offer (and again, better benefits than most private sector jobs).

Answer 3

USE the GI Bill, a buddie of mine is Cav Scout, he all most has he degree in electrical - mechanical, fair paying jobs, $18.00 and up an hour.

Vet-USAF / college student electronic technologies and electrical-mechanical degrees 1 year away.

Answer 4

I would say first, happy he's coming home to his family.

He's been through the grinder and I wish him well.

Careers are a little hard to come by right now, but I would suggest that a good transitional career would be one where he could find himself, get calm inside, and take care of something. After all that fighting, nurturing could be a good medicine. Perhaps The US Parks services, as a ranger,

wilderness rescue tech, something along those lines. It's clear he's fine on a job where he is giving himself in service, and those kinds of jobs, while not enormously high pay, do offer good benefits, and as I say, a chance to find his way back to home and normal life.

Good luck to you both.