Military after college?

MSUDad
Wed, 23 May 2007 13:35:36 +0000

The military enlistment contract is for 8 years, although this is typically split between active (say, 3-5 years) and the remainder Reserve.

With regard to transferable civilian skills, that’s a tough one. I was in a field that directly transfers to civilian life - not one bit of difference - and employers simply did not count my military experience for anything, and have not since. Usually you get a condescending “that’s great” but no job.

I have heard that mechanical and medical transfer well, though.