How Do You Prepare For Military Separation?
Transitioning from the military to the civilian world is not an easy feat. Whether you are retiring or separating, no one ever seems fully prepared to wake up and not worry about putting on a uniform. If you are separating from the military, even more special challenges await you because Uncle Sam isn’t forking out to cover certain expenses you were used to. Read on to learn how to prepare for military separation. Find a job at least three months before you separate. Even if you are retiring, your retirement check is most likely not going to cover all your living expenses. Start looking for work at least a few months before you actually separate. Some companies like Lockheed Martin will even consider hiring you to work during your terminal leave if you line up all your ducks in a row. Otherwise, network with military-friendly companies because they understand everything you have to offer just from your enlistment or commissioning with the military. Scan, print and store all your traini
