What do RN Officers tend to go on to do in life after their 18 year service?

Question

I want to join the RN as an MCDO and serve my full career.

I was just curious as to what full-service officers tend to do upon retirement, and what the pension is like? Thanks!

PS, I want to run my own diving school when I retire.

Answer 1

All kinds of stuff - many want to do something stress free to compensate for the horrendous burn out that many suffer as a RN Officer.  Others like to do things more exciting.  I know several people who have left after 8 years to become lawyers, one a doctor, and I left to become an airline pilot.  I know others running their own businesses and others delivering the post....

Answer 2

Lighthouse keeper

Ferryboat captain

Harbourmaster

Answer 3

after retirement, YOU enjoy life! grow your hair long, don't shave, do what you feel like doing or nothing at all!

work part-time, if you want to!

start your own business or work for the government as a civilian or sign on as a contractor in the middle east or a mercenary or join the French Foreign Legion!