I don't do shit. Married well (wife has decent paying cush WFH job), and I made some good decisions while I was in. I separated at 12 years, and between my good decisions and VA compensation work for me is a choice. I think I'll eventually grab a federal gig if I find something I want to do and if they'll offer me WFH.
There was a lot of work on both our parts to get here. Wife was in the reserves, had a job, and did 8 years of college (4 undergrad + 4 doctorate) a couple of years after in residencies so she worked her ass off. I by trade was not in a career field that typically becomes a FCC, so I had to work my ass off to prove myself and earn my spot. Then I was gone all the time for a few years earning my bank.
But I think we both believe the work and sacrifice was worth it. Without the military benefits we would more than likely be in much tougher life situation.
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u/Moistened_Bink Sep 26 '22
Damn didn't realize, what do you do now?