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\"Gonzalo_active_duty\"<\/a>Entry into the military is difficult. The training you receive will break you down, than rebuild you back up to become a basically trained combatant, than leader, and finally a specialist within an array of occupational fields. This process is where we lose the fundamental values and experiences of the real world. For years we have been told what to do, what to say and how to dress. Upon discharge we are given a week or so of structured lectures of information on how to transition back into the civilian world. This transition is not outlined for us, which we are accustomed to. Maintaining our lives through monetary means instead of staying alive through camaraderie is now our basic survival skill. The transition is difficult but it\u2019s nothing compared to what we have faced already. Unfortunately this transition is a new environment, community, and occupation.<\/p>\n

This transition can be an eerie changeover. You see during the military, a service member will move to different workstations and have different work responsibly constantly. We call this move a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or Temporary Additional Duty (TAD), and the rest of the world calls it a transfer or new profession. Before leaving the current workstation a service member will check out of a series of departments from medical to administration. They will dress in their Alpha Uniform, which is basically a dress suit. Service members will receive orders, which are documents that outline all the information of their transition. The time, date and the location are already preset. The member will be expected and welcomed upon arrival, and trained for the new workstation. This process is the same every time, it does not deviate, and it is expected regularly during a military career.<\/p>\n

The previous articles written<\/a>, give Veterans an idea of what to expect in their transition process. What to look forward to and what options are available in the workforce. Now use this to understand you face someone without the knowledge for which you are accustomed to and teach them or guide them. Now that the interview process is over, which is the \u201ceasiest\u201d part because you are a highly trained prospect. What now? You will have to negotiate your salary, medical plan, dental coverage, and your position. Those are the basics. Now what you have to understand is that you have FREEDOM. This freedom comes at a price. Without a detailed outline of the workforce you will have to adapt with the norms which best fits you.<\/p>\n

Everyone\u2019s experience and necessities will be different. The good thing is that there are many organizations, which are available to help you in this process. These organizations offer many programs to help train you into transition. So don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help, to seek a mentor or search around for what best fits you. After you succeed, share with others your experience. As Veterans, we have that esprit de corps. It\u2019s in our nature. The military isn\u2019t capable in giving us all the tools to readjust to this new environment. By taking our previous articles and adding this one, you will have the full picture of what to expect.<\/p>\n

Here are a few tips to help smooth the transition after you are hired:<\/p>\n