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Jobs similar to military roles after service?

I'm curious about career paths that resemble military work for someone who wants a similar experience but isn't in the armed forces anymore. What fields offer a comparable environment or require similar skills? Any insights would help!

a year ago

There are several career paths that resemble military work and could be an excellent fit for people who have served in the armed forces. Here are a few potential career fields to consider:

1. Law Enforcement and Security: Police and security jobs often draw on the same disciplines as military service. These roles involve maintaining peace, ensuring safety, and protecting individuals and properties. A role as a police officer, private security officer, or federal law enforcement agent could be fitting.

2. Emergency Services: Firefighting and EMT roles often carry a similar demanding physical aspect as the military, not to mention the teamwork, decision-making, and stressful environments inherent to the roles.

3. Consultancy in Defense Sector: Many defense contractors hire former service members for their knowledge of military operations, procedures, equipment, and culture. Your experience and insight would be of huge value in this field.

4. Aviation Industry: If you were involved with aircraft or flight operations during your military service, a career in the civilian aviation industry could be a great option. This could be as a commercial pilot, aircraft maintenance technician, or air traffic controller.

5. Project Management: Your experience in coordinating operations and managing resources and teams in the military could be imperative in managing projects within various industries, from construction to IT.

6. Government Services: A role in local, state, or federal government could take advantage of your knowledge of structure, discipline, and service. There's a wide range of roles here, from public relations to logistics and infrastructure roles.

Remember, the skills you've acquired during your time in the military like discipline, leadership, teamwork, the ability to work under pressure, problem-solving, and strategic thinking, are all highly transferable and desirable in many industries. It'll be about finding the right fit for your specific abilities and interests. Good luck exploring these potential career paths!

a year ago

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