I work at a medical device manufacturing plant as a training coordinator, I have a military background and a degree and am trying to advance but am feeling stuck. I am a literal jack of all trades, and am trying to get out of the hourly life, I’m working an average of 100 hour weeks and have been for at least the last 6 months.

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If you want to move into a professional career then you’ll need to find a focus. Jack of all trades won’t get you in the door. Find an industry that interests you and find positions within that industry that fits well with the majority of your experience. Connect on LI with professionals in those jobs and ask to speak to them about their experiences.

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But what can you do?

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Dude. Get CISSP Certified. Cybersecurity is the wild wild west.

I just got my head straight from the same stuck situation. I have a lot of skills in many areas. I have gone down different paths in the last two years trying to find my post military way. What do you enjoy doing of all the things you do or have done? Start there.

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I didn't have a thing until a few months ago, honestly. I was stuck for two years after getting out floundering because I was the jack of all, master of none. I had to do a lot of self reflection and digging.

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What do you want to do? With so many corporate programs aimed towards hiring veterans, I think there are opportunities.

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The problem is, I’ve been out for too long at least for the corporate programs at JNJ which I have been with for 7 years

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If you can take the time off SAP NS2 offers a “boots to suits” program for veterans where they train you on one of our core modules for 3-4 months ending with getting certified and working to place you in a role at a reputable company (I’ve seen most go to big4 firms)

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Send me a DM, i might be able to point you in a good direction

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