JOB FAIR 2012- REUNION WITH TWO BUDDIES,

JOB FAIR 2012- REUNION WITH TWO BUDDIES..
  I attended a job fair and it was nice to see two buddies from my last command. They still look like military with their haircuts and all. While me.. still have months to go,, look like a civilian. It was to char and go to the various companies around the floor, some were helpful others just gave us weird looks,. hell, It seems I was concerned about getting the free stuff , alot of pens and goodies like key chains , flashlights and letter openers.. I wasn't really into it,, I mean My resume needs fine tuning and I also need to really focus on my plan of attack. I know getting a good solid job is really going to take work , research , contacts and more work. But once it is said and done its gonna be worth it. Today started out eating breakfast then heading to Midway dodge in beautiful Mission Valley - San Diego for folks from around other places like Germany , Italy , the Philippians.. I spent a hour or so at the fair,, then kicked back at Mission Bay PARK - a great place to relax under the sun... I should of taken pictures , I will next time.. But i guess I was just thinking about things..
    Like ow my friends looked so stressed about things.. Reality check.. searching for  job is gonna take more work than I actually thought. I know I need to organize my thoughts and daily plans.. Because I noticed time flies so fast when your not in the Navy or military. I notice time management or finding the time to do things is the key to success in civilian life. I know I'm still adjusting to what is going to a new transition, civilian life.. I need to be more patient and understanding.. The very things that have haunted me in my military career, My Navy life is not over but it sure feels like. I know it will really hit home when I'm officially done and collecting um employment and applying for GI bill benefits.. I notice my kids are depending on me for alot of college info and career plans.. Its a great feeling to share my experience and skills with my kids , but I also realize I'm really heading into a different path in life. THE MENTOR, the teacher , the adviser , the father who will research and do things for his kids. I'm also encouraging my wife who has grand ambitions.. If anything , i learned today was no matter what, I am the master of my own destiny, how people react to me and so forth depends on how i carry myself.. I know I kind of felt disrespected because I'm a retiree , and I guess I look old and worn out. I mean i haven't had a hair cut in months and my hair is the longest it  has ever been in the military ,, and maybe That's a turn off and perhaps I should get a hair cut soon.. But.. I'm loving the freedom of having long hair and every thing..
  My two buddies are diligently searching for jobs,, because they are no longer getting paid by the navy. As for me.. I'm still getting paid and when I go to school next year I will get additional pay.. Its been a weird and confusing time for me right now.. Because I'm thinking about my kids future , my wife and of course myself.. But reuniting with my buddies pit me back in perspective that life is difficult at times and we all need to realize , if you want anything meaningful.. You need to work hard and stay with it. I know My search or journey for employment will provide many twist and turns that will change my views on life , but that's what life does, it creates images and experience's that mold the way you think and behave. The JOB FAIR i attended was a great eye opener and I realized I have alot of work to do with RESUME WRITING , JOB RESEARCH AND ORGANIZATION. For those embarking on this journey, its a job in itself and I'm getting myself ready to hit the streets and job fairs , seminars etc.. to finally transition into the civilian life style.. Nothing great in life comes easy.
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