Erasmo Valles ⋅ San Antonio, TX Deloitte ⋅ 5 years experience

Petty Officer Weiler,
You need to take a good look at what it is you want to do. Sometimes getting more education is the answer. Many of our military occupations sratch the surface and give us a quick introduction to these fields especially for our enlisted service members. I have seen several Corpsman exit the Navy and enter into totally different fields. If guidance is what you are looking forward, then the best advise or guidance I can give you is to take advantage of the opportunity to further your education. You will have to soul search for the next career field, but take a good look at your skills and your interests as well. Do you want to remain in the field you are in or do you want to explore other options. This question is totally up to you. I also assist Tranistioning Service Members, it is okay to not know what you want to do at this point, but what you need to work on developing your plan. Send me your resume if you would like. evalles@deloitte.com

Andrea Gnilka ⋅ Springfield, VA Deloitte ⋅ 5 years experience

Hi Jeffrey,

I concur with what Thomas has written regarding the importance of introspection. As someone who went from being an English teacher for seven years into Federal Management Consulting, I can tell you that transitions are not always easy, but can often be unexpectedly rewarding if you follow your interests. If you had asked me ten years ago if this is what I would be doing, I would have said, "No way! I'm going to be a Foreign Service Officer!" In hindsight, what I am doing right now has provided me with the ability to do what I am passionate about--solving problems-- and helping to fulfill the desire to serve the public in a meaningful way. There are many different avenues you can take to get to where you will be the happiest and most fulfilled, but it starts with assessing what type of job will best allow you to do what you are passionate about. Then find the degree programs that will support you in your quest to get there. Hope this helps.

Best,

Andrea

Thomas Fineis ⋅ Chicago, IL Deloitte ⋅ 39 years experience

Hi Jeffery - All change and transition is hard. My wife practice law for some 25 years when she decided to go back to school and pursue a masters degree in social work. Now she has her own therapist practice. She thought long and hard about where she was in life, her interests, what she wanted out of her job. We talked a lot. She tells me she prayed a lot for inspiration as to her next "segment" in live. She made the right decision in hindsight. My point is this: these are difficult decisions to make, and it takes self-introspection to come to grips with what might make you happy doing. First, know yourself, and the decision as to what educational route or career to pursue may become easier.

Jennifer Black ⋅ Washington, DC Deloitte LLP ⋅ 17 years experience

Jeffery-

Have you used social media platforms like LinkedIn to find people in your field who may be able to answer your specific questions?

Best of luck!

Neil Serafin ⋅ Easthampton, MA Telecommunications ⋅ 40 years experience

Some suggestions: Water Distribution, Surveyor, GIS, Telecommunications/Physical Plant. Get the degree at a State U.. I have knowledge of the Telecom side, contact me direct for more info.