I have a question for anyone who has retired/separated in the last ten years - when you went to your post transition job, how long did you stay?
If you left why did you leave?
Just a quick survey.

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Can I get nine more respondents please?

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2 years. Got more money doing something I was more interested in: moved from consulting to tech.

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5 years, then quit to move to the UK and get my Master's Degree

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3 years (after taking 2 years to finish college beforehand). Didn’t enjoy the work.

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1 year, but I only left due to the commute

Thank you for that info. It fits within the data that I’m seeing.

Still at it after 4 years

Your transition into the company you’re currently with obviously went well enough for you to stay. What was your biggest challenge?

2 yrs. I did an MBA then jumped to consulting.

$$$

Mostly. My first civilian job was entry level engineering / business analyst making ~$80K.

I did a "professional" MBA while working to increase my comp. Strategy consulting was the best fit and I enjoy the work. Doubled my salary my first year post-MBA.

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May I ask, you didn’t enjoy the actual work or you didn’t possibly feel connected to the work? ln your military life previously you were connected to the mission?

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