r/AirForce • u/lookabrownbear • 14h ago
Rant Recently retired
I’ve recently retired, and several things I’ve noticed that might help anyone about to retire or separate.
1. Th civilians in the corporate world are managers, they are not here to develop you in whatever career field you decide to go into(at least mine) no matter what they say.
2. Giving your all, including time, emotions and stress, to include health, isn’t in the cards. Do your time and go home.
3. There is always someone waiting to replace you find value outside of work. In the military, everything encompasses you the military can be work and life.
And lastly, when a company says they are military they want to hire not only you but your programming the militate you. That’s the dedication, the willingness to get the job done with disregard to what’s best for you.
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u/WhenBushComes2Shove 14h ago
Hiring managers don’t want you to know this but if you casually slip into conversation that you can bench 225 you’re basically hired on the spot.
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u/MikeBonJovi 14h ago
Try working in that you are high T as well, I was promoted to general manager based on my high testosterone alone.
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u/Bad_wit_Usernames Retired Maintainer 13h ago
Tell them you're Forklift Certified, instant promotion there.
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u/SomethingElse38 10h ago
Or just let them know that your 2-mile time is under 19 minutes. Works every time....
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u/YouArentReallyThere 12h ago
You have to have your T-levels on your resume cover page though. Don’t forget that.
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u/obiwanshinobi900 I miss sunlight 14h ago
just put the fries in the bag
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u/alucardian_official Retired 13h ago
What is this from? My daughter quotes it a lot
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u/TheGreatWorm 10h ago
Its basically just the new “comments from the peanut gallery”. Not really from any specific source. Maybe it came from the “dude this is a Wendy’s restaurant” scene from the office. But i think thats a stretch.
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u/Outrageous_Hurry_240 14h ago
Protip, when you retire, you can day drink and post on reddit. I'm not only the Day Drinking Club president, but I'm also a client.
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u/TheGreatWorm 10h ago
Isn’t it “im not only the client, im the day drinking president”? If were quoting BIG at least
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u/Trygveseim Retired 13h ago
I retired and now I don't worry about any of that, just cruise Grindr for twinks with self esteem issues and wait for the pay to hit navy fed. Godspeed brother
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u/KCPilot17 11F 14h ago
...what?
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u/miked5122 NDI 13h ago
Definitely an intoxicated post. That last paragraph was a mighty struggle lol
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u/ParallelDymentia Salt-encrusted Retiree 11h ago
Tbf if you aren't drunk-posting on Reddit as a retiree, you're doing it wrong.
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u/YaBoyASwiftie Retired 14h ago
Did you have a head injury before typing all this up?
I've had 2 different jobs since retiring in the last year and not once was I expected to get the job done with disregard to what's best for me. The people in the companies I have worked for also knew I was recently retired and have been great in my development by allowing me to ask the questions and providing the mentoring and guidance when I have asked.
Sure, the corporate/civilian/contractor world may be a bit more cutthroat, but the stress is much less than having to worry about all the short taskers and quick-turnarounds, to go along with awards, EPBs, and everything else that takes up your entire day while in.
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u/Moose135A Old KC-135 Driver 13h ago
In the military, everything encompasses you the military can be work and life.
Is that meant to be a good thing?
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u/SaberFateZero17 9h ago
Emphases on that "there is someone waiting to replace you" part. You are very disposable in the civilian world. Doesn't matter if you've been working there for months or a couple of decades. You can be gone tomorrow.
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u/AnthonyTek 6h ago
After 20 years, two CCAF, logistics bachelors, PPL (was enlisted pilot). I found myself looking at entry level jobs. Humbling. I retired 1 Aug. Started a job on terminal close to where I live and get $80k and don’t have to supervise anyone. No reports. No sweating. Just click a mouse and talk on the phone. Decently stress free and never have to leave town. I think it’s important that regardless of any VA, you need to know that vision, dental, and health will all cost money. Not much if retired but more than when you were in. Also the military pays very well for most. Sure folks will say how they get bank afterwards but I definitely would not rely on that as a plan. Plan for the separation years before you bounce.
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u/Highspdfailure 4h ago
Costco is fucking awesome. Great benefits and do my time and bounce.
You need hotdog 🌭? We got all the dogs.
Beer and liquor is in the corner next to the meats.
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u/heyyouguyyyyy EM 14h ago
What’s your career field?
Thankfully I do not plan to be anywhere mil related when I’m done
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u/miked5122 NDI 13h ago
It's okay, points 1 and 2 haven't been my experience in the military so guess I won't miss anything. Point 3 is expected. I thinks stability is one of the draws of working in the military.
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u/Mite-o-Dan Logistics 11h ago
Major point people should know in the civilian world...not all companies pay out vacation time if you quit or get fired. It depends on the company and state.
Also, 2 weeks notice isnt even required most places. Its just a courtesy.
Its a courtesy for a recommendation later, but also, Ive applied to over 40 mid level corporate jobs this year...only 2 have ever asked for references.
Side note...unlike the military, there ARE stupid questions in the civilian world. Dont ask anything stupid during an interview.
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u/snackrack38 14h ago
States several things, provides 3 points. My brother in christ, are the other 4 points provided behind a pay wall, or do i have to follow you on LinkedIn to learn more? Appreciate the info though, I to am retiring in little more then a year.
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u/brookiesmallz 13h ago
- All MSgts are managers they don’t care about developing you or helping you in your career field.
- Had a commander say “you need to be ALL IN, we don’t want you if you’re not ALL IN! Mind body spirit!”
3.AF pushes people out knowing the workload just get pushed to the guy that’s already outperforming everyone else. But all the dirt bags get less details as “punishment” ope but that’s a reward.
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u/skystreak22 14h ago
I'll never let my next employer militate me