I was in the army from 2004 to 2012. After that I got into IT, now working as a consultant with good salary. I never got to use my GI Bill though and I have no clue where to use it. Maybe you guys can suggest what courses I should take so my benefits won't go to waste. I'm single with no kids so I have no dependents to transfer my benefits to.

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I wish I had taken more advantage of my GI Bill while I was in the military. Since I didn't, I'm looking into what courses I can take to use the benefits before they expire. I'm currently researching online programs and certification courses that will help me advance my career in IT. With any luck, I'll find something that works for me and get the most out of my GI Bill.

I wish I had taken more advantage of my GI Bill while I was in the military. Since I didn't, I'm looking into what courses I can take to use the benefits before they expire. I'm currently researching online programs and certification courses that will help me advance my career in IT. With any luck, I'll find something that works for me and get the most out of my GI Bill.

TLDR - Get any degree. Specially now that you are a full-time employee. Transfer as much Military credits you can. Most of your Military credits will transfer to any Bachelors of Arts degree.

I'm also in IT with no Bachelors Degree. Before I landed my job, I was turned away multiple times by big named companies, like Accenture, by HR or Hiring Managers because I did not have a degree even after going thru a second and third interview. Come to find out, it is just a check in their box, any bachelors degree would have suffice. Underwater basket weaving comes to mind.

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