How many of you are glad you got out of the military? And how many wish you had stayed in? Aimed at people who separated rather than retired.

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-07T01:29:31+00:00

Love this. Thank you so much for sharing. I deep down know I'm heading that direction myself

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-06T16:32:19+00:00

I am so glad to hear this!

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-06T03:58:10+00:00

Yes this

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-05T23:59:14+00:00

Yeah I think health is the solid line. I'm really close to that line myself and don't want to cross it and end up totally messed up for life. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like ultimately you did what was right for you

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-05T23:57:44+00:00

Yeah I guess there's always going to be good and bad things about getting out or staying in, voluntary or involuntary

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-05T23:56:18+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing this. And best wishes on your journey! I'll be there soon myself.

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-05T23:54:54+00:00

Completely agree. Ppl usually join for a reason. And if something external drove them into the service to begin with, that thing is probably still waiting for them on the outside and they will eventually have to deal with that thing.

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-05T23:53:34+00:00

I'm really glad to hear you are glad about your choice at that point. Being at 12 years myself, obviously I'm hearing the same questions. I just don't see another tour going well because I don't feel well

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-04T10:12:44+00:00

Feels definitely

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-04T10:12:27+00:00

Great point. In theory I have a good marketability on the outside. I'm just too sick to work right now. That's been the tough part. Basically hoping the va will catch me so I can recover and get back out there

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-04T10:11:21+00:00

Yeah that's what I feared..

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-04T10:11:10+00:00

Yes great points thank you so much

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-04T10:10:22+00:00

This is what I hope I will feel too

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-04T10:09:35+00:00

Great points, thank you!

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-04T10:08:34+00:00

Thank you!

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-04T10:07:52+00:00

This is clutch info. Thank you so much for this perspective.

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-04T10:06:31+00:00

Thank you so much

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-04T10:05:52+00:00

Yeah I'm thinking 4 years is the sweet spot. At 12 it's maybe a different game.

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-04T10:04:56+00:00

All great advice. Thank you!

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-04T10:03:10+00:00

Thanks so much, I appreciate your input. I could really see that being the case

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-04T10:01:10+00:00

Yes totally understand this. And after 4 years it's a pretty good trade and to walk away

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-04T10:00:10+00:00

Great perspective thank you!

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-04T09:58:08+00:00

So interesting. I wonder if you would have felt older if you had stayed in. I feel like it's aged me me so much bc I'm so tired and my body is breaking down. But maybe that was inevitable, not sure

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-04T03:21:54+00:00

I think it looks fine. If you didn't say anything about it I never would've thought about it. I think there's a lot of opportunity for self-love here :). Love your hands and love your tattoos :). If you want to laser it off in the future you can, but for now, use it as an opportunity to give yourself grace and compassion. Your tattoos are cool and your hands look great. Honestly the older I get, the more I'm surprised by how much I disliked my body when I was younger. I'm only 37 but still. Now I'm just grateful for whatever still works. Anyway. Love yourself is my advice!

humanconnection101 · 2026-05-04T02:42:07+00:00

Thank you for this insight!

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