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I retired just under a year ago. Fortunately for me, I knew someone in the government sector, and was offered a job as a 13 with the ability to fight for my step. The job only hires people with similar backgrounds as the folks here at PS.com, which makes the immediate work comrades just like the ones we are use to in SF. The Director believes in the team, and continually makes sure there are no secrets among us (Team room rules). That's the pro, now for the con. Everyday we work with guys and gals who do not believe in sop's, leadership, loyalty, etc...I could go on. My point is that it is a daily political game of manipulation, getting people to do things and giving them the credit in order to accomplish your goal for Americans abroad whether civilian or military.
Although you get a better salary, it depends on where you lay your head for that first job after retirement. My location taxes military retirement along with my salary, so I pay a lottttt of money to state and federal.
My wife of 24 years thought I was gonna sit in a rocking chair...NOT, but you better start explaining to your other half now what people are looking for with your skills. I'm not saying you can't get something with your degree, if you have one, its what you have been doing in your military career that "you best be able to translate into something civilian".
Many people say "thank you for your service"....but..., they don't want you putting your values on their sacred lazy ass way of doing business, at least not in the government sector. They will stab your efficiency in the heart unless it caters to their bottom line.
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