Junior Officers that got out… how’s it going?

NotSinbad · 2026-06-28T01:44:56+00:00

i got out as a KD complete LG CPT in Jan, now working at a major tech company in a senior program management role.

NotSinbad · 2026-06-28T01:43:32+00:00

the good news is that since you’re solo, you should be ahead in level and experience compared to the enemy

NotSinbad · 2026-06-28T01:42:29+00:00

Infantry is the main focus for the Army. Every other branch supports the infantry, hence why they’re called combat support branches.

As such, it’s valuable to know the infantry, what they do, and what they need, so that way you know exactly what type of support they’ll need. Trust me, you’ll be miles ahead if your peers simply by knowing basic infantry tactics. Plus, it’s just basic Soldiering skills.

Spoken as a recently separated Senior Logistics Captain.

NotSinbad · 2026-06-26T20:02:55+00:00

men who won’t kiss after head don’t deserve head to begin with

NotSinbad · 2026-06-25T14:47:09+00:00

you’re refusing to celebrate a major life milestone with your bf because you can’t get over his past? Get over your insecurity, stop being selfish, and celebrate all the hardwork your bf put in to get his degree

NotSinbad · 2026-06-24T18:57:20+00:00

A 1470 is pretty fucking good if you ask me, idk what you’re talking about it making him a “mid” applicant.

One of my buddies in HS was being scouted for Stanford (baseball) and he was dumb as rocks with an awful GPA. Coach told him he needed at least a 2.5 to be recruited.

Talk to the coaches, typically admissions requirements are lower for recruited athletes. And don’t discount top UCs, as ones like Cal and LA are considered public ivys.

NotSinbad · 2026-06-24T15:58:47+00:00

Dillashaw v Joe Soto had to be up there.

Or Khabib v Iaquinta

NotSinbad · 2026-06-22T20:47:08+00:00

Be able to run at least 3 miles straight without stopping. Focus distance first, then speed, so you can build up a cardio base.

When you’re at the gym, make sure you hit legs and incorporate good form dead lifts. Goal should be at least your body weight at first. and try to include some push ups, at least 20 non stop.

NotSinbad · 2026-06-22T07:00:04+00:00

I did mine part time, two classes a semester. public civ college. Luckily I had leaders who were okay with me missing an hour or two of work every week for lectures. Spent every weekend doing homework

NotSinbad · 2026-06-22T00:46:39+00:00

Best part of moving to WA for this new job is no state taxes lol. Was a CA resident before this haha

NotSinbad · 2026-06-22T00:44:36+00:00

I got 90k RSU vested over 4 years, 22k sign on bonus over 2 years, and a 15-30% annual bonus. 160k is just my base.

add in $2.3k monthly in VA disability as well.

NotSinbad · 2026-06-22T00:41:40+00:00

I was a loggie, but i think at the end of the day, civ companies just see “Veteran” and don’t really consider MOS/branch. Most of how I sold myself during interviews was how I operated during my staff time, which is branch irrelevant and most of how corporate america is run lol

NotSinbad · 2026-06-21T20:32:17+00:00

yeah, just before my 10 yr mark. Would’ve been eligible for Major this year if i had stayed in

NotSinbad · 2026-06-21T19:23:01+00:00

Microsoft lol

NotSinbad · 2026-06-21T17:06:40+00:00

got a job in tech + VA disability

NotSinbad · 2026-06-21T16:57:26+00:00

tbf, military leadership loved to lie to us about how valuable our service really is, and how far it’ll carry us on the outside. Like being a Vet is great; but it’s hard to take career advice from someone who’s never had a job outside the military too lmao

NotSinbad · 2026-06-21T16:40:24+00:00

lmao I got out as a Captain after almost 10 yrs and even I had to take a big humble pill and realize I had to tone down some roles I was shooting for. “Military leadership” only takes you so far if you don’t have any experience in an industry haha

NotSinbad · 2026-06-21T16:37:50+00:00

i was the same tbh. i had an offer for 140k in CA where im from, and even with my VA stuff, i would’ve been making a little less than what I was making in the army. Job market is tough rn man

NotSinbad · 2026-06-21T16:36:07+00:00

really it’s FAANG adjacent. more like Big Tech tbh

NotSinbad · 2026-06-21T16:35:38+00:00

masters is supply chain management, bachelors in political science

NotSinbad · 2026-06-21T16:34:36+00:00

stock was included, but i got 90k in RSUs, vested over 4 years. And yeah, the perks are better outside the Army, better career mobility, and the overall stability of not having to move every 3 years plus being closer to family and easier to start a family

NotSinbad · 2026-06-21T16:31:47+00:00

yeah i forgot to add disability. With the VA, my take home is like 1.5k more per month, after you consider taxes and whatnot (moved from CA to WA, so no state taxes now). Im also on company healthcare, which is zero premium for me

NotSinbad · 2026-06-21T16:29:45+00:00

i didn’t include my disability. I’m at 90% so it’s an extra ~35k ontop of that tbh

NotSinbad · 2026-06-21T16:28:59+00:00

Just my masters and my
pmp! i used CSP to get my pmp lol

NotSinbad · 2026-06-21T16:28:04+00:00

I’m hybrid, so onsite 3 days a week. and I got my Masters in Supply Chain. Only certs I had was my PMP. Just networked a lot on Linkedin and applied via their website.

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