I need a job.....

[91Supra313]

Well, the time is almost here for me to be out of the Army. Now I have to find a job. Anyone hiring or at a well paying job that is hiring? If it is over $25 an hour then it is considerable. I have an offer waiting on me ( since I am in Germany right now ) of $25 an hour. I am really trying to get into the whole civilian contractor area. But I can't for the life of me find a site that lets me sign up for contracts. Since Blackwater got banned ( Now rebadged as Xe or some shit like that ) it is kind of hard to find a way to contact a company and get a contract. If anyone has any real ideas and not some smart ass remarks or jokes, please feel free to jump in. I have to get this figured out soon as I have a wife and 2 kids. This is not a "Oh shit I'm jobless and homeless" plee, this is just a poke to find out what is out there since I haven't been a civilian in over 10 years.

 

[IJ.]

Probably be an idea posting what skills you have that would make you worth $25 an hour in the first place.....

Not sure about the US but here I can pick and choose if hiring as the market is flooded with bright educated people with no jobs

 

[GrimJack]

The transfer from military to civilian life is one of the tougher things in life.

Some generic advice:

Try talking to some of the guys who have already done it - I know there are some on here, even. Admittedly, things have probably changed at least a little over the years, but it's still better than shooting in the dark.

Also, remember the extra freedom that civilian life awards you. Find a job that you're going to enjoy. Something that you can look forward to doing on Monday morning is worth more than you would think in terms of your paycheck.

 

[91Supra313]

5 years of Aviation Electrician; US Naval Aircraft - Maintaining electrical systems of 9 different types of Naval Aircraft
5 years of Transportation experience; US Army - Driving heavy wheeled vehicles. Same as if not larger then civilian 18 wheelers - Working as an ammunition technician - security details in combat
6 months of vehicle test driving for a small company in MI

This is just a basic overview of the things I have done that I can remember right now.

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The transfer from military to civilian life is one of the tougher things in life.


Also, remember the extra freedom that civilian life awards you. Find a job that you're going to enjoy. Something that you can look forward to doing on Monday morning is worth more than you would think in terms of your paycheck.

I agree completely. But right now enjoying a job is on the backburner for me. I have to find one to be able to enjoy it. I have one lined up at bottle manufacturing plant as a maint tech but....... I don't know if that is enough to support a family now a days

 

[GrimJack]

Depends a lot on where you are going to be living. Real Estate costs are the single largest part of a home budget. Food / transportation / utilities / services don't vary much from place to place.

That and Single income vs Double income, and children. I pay more for daycare that I do for my mortgage. And diapers... cripes, you'll never believe what diapers for each kid cost.

 

[91Supra313]

Oh I know what they cost.....Just getting one out of diapers and then had another one. God those companies make millions every week. The wife and I have decided that we will be going where ever I find the best job that I feel can support us.

 

[ms07s]

With all that aviation electronics experience you should be able to get in at an airline, fedex, ups, ect. I know Fedex pay is good and the benifits package is beyond great.

 

[funky_monkey58]

Try looking for a job out by williston north dakota, lots of on land oil pumping going on out there, and low base pay is $17 an hour for an uneducated unskilled sober laborer, the pay goes up from there.

The down side is that there is basically nothing else out there.

 

[airhead04]

Im not sure what your looking for, but you could try SWAT or a cop or something.

 

[91Supra313]

Funky: I could live in Alaska and be happy, it is the family that would suffer.

Air: With my tickets and driving record the cops would put in jail for awhile and then might take me as a street cop. lol

 

[GrimJack]

Even so, there's plenty of positions where military experience is an asset and driving isn't a requirement. Border guards come to mind - not sure about the policy in the US, but up here, military personnel can basically count on a job at the border. Armed security guards too - although I doubt the pay for those is better than what you've already got lined up.

The aviation path would likely aim you towards a good career...

 

[91Supra313]

Yeah, me and the misses talked for a few earlier, and we think that the $25 an hour job is a good start and then while working there I can finish up a Bachelors in the Science of Electrical Engineering. With the G.I. Bill in my pocket....College for me is paid for ! Glad I opted for that one before I got out.

 

[GrimJack]

Good call. And you've got the right attitude about the job - best time to find a job is when you are already working. You still have lots of time left before you settle into the career you'll have for the rest of your life.

 

[91Supra313]

Well, the wife brought up a good point and that is, we will be getting paid from the Army, until Oct. Then we get the huge bonus, which all goes into savings. So, if I have an issue in securing a job, then we have a little something to fall back on. I just don't want to touch the savings and get my ass working again. I don't like having no job.

 

[CTsupra]

You should be able to land a job at any aircraft manufacturer like Sikorsky, Boeing etc.. You said you did personal security detail? For whom? Anyone high value? (Don't mention names) I'm with a squad right now running PSD for our Battalion Commander as well as working with a scout platoon doing all kinds of cool stuff most grunts would kill to be doing. With that persons recommendation, you can get into any kind of bodyguard position. Celebs, Senators etc.. You can apply for the Secret Service as well, and you already mentioned contract work.

 

[91Supra313]

You sound military so....The PSD I was on was for the T-FIC crew. I was part of their security element. While they dug the crap up we watched over them. I want to get on one of the civilian contracts, but like I said before, it is a bitch trying to find the companies site to apply.

 

[ret]

Even so, there's plenty of positions where military experience is an asset and driving isn't a requirement. Border guards come to mind - not sure about the policy in the US, but up here, military personnel can basically count on a job at the border. Armed security guards too - although I doubt the pay for those is better than what you've already got lined up.

The aviation path would likely aim you towards a good career...

You'd be surprised. Check out B&W. Their Lynchburg plant has some legit security - all guards carry M16s and I believe M&P Sidearms, it's been a while since I've been there. You have an indoor and outdoor range. A lot of local police actually end up going to work for them because the pay is much better. I couldn't give you any figures though, unfortunately. Still, never hurts to apply.

The only problem is B&W is generally a very inside company. If you know someone that works there, you're in great shape. If not, you're going to have to prove your worth. But again, never hurts to apply.