The Degree Helps
June 25, 2008
I retired as an E-6 in 2006 with an AF technical career and no degree but, with 96 total credits. I now advocate to get that degree even, if it's the CCAF AS degree. You'll hear "networking" until your blue in the face.
But its the truth, mark my words. It took six months to find employment and it wasn't in my career field. It was a call center for a highly reputable financial investment firm -- excellent benefits, $31K to start and I only got the job due to referrel (networking).
It was awesome to learn investing. However, I wanted to find a position with the skills I learned in the USAF that made more money, so I could invest the extra earnings.
After six more months a previous USAF coworker suggested my name (networking) to a contractor who was looking for the exact skills I was trained for in the USAF. Currently, I'm doing the job and doing it with pride.
It's great pay, benefits, and working conditions. One thing to keep in mind is Contract work usually has a term (one, three, five year, etc.). So in five years when I'm not marketable (over the hill), I'll look elsewhere unless, the contract extends to more terms. Most of us former military personnell do have great resumes and that degree sure helps!
(Submitted by Mr. Joseph Patrick)
