[glebo]

WHen I first retired out of 1/5 in 99, I had a couple of civilian jobs (four yrs worth).

It was the hardest thing to try to meld into, there's NOTHING like working with the caliber of folks ya work with on a team....or other places in the military...for most.

I landed a gig teaching the 18E's for about 4 yrs, that gave me a great sense of accomplishment, at least I felt I was contributing something.

Then, I landed a job working up in tng development, (the 18E's), still doing good, but not like you're departing knowledge and skill/field craft to the guys, and it is quite "staff extensive".

Nothing against our civilians of course, but when you're used to working with the folks you have been.....it's a hard candle to light.

Anyway...my .02 centavos worth.