Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life

Joining the military requires one to abandon many of the primary aspects of civilian life, and after several years of service, it can be challenging to readjust to life away from the military. Military life is characterized by higher standards of responsibility than civilian life, since service members are trained and strictly required to follow orders and directives from superiors. Civilians, on the other hand, have a high level of freedom over what they want to do, what to wear, and their time management.

In the military, service members learn to exist as part of a large fraternity, meaning military personnel are typically in the company of other members every day of the week. They actively engage in teamwork, striving to achieve shared objectives. Civilian life tends to be different - there is a high level of individuality, and teamwork is not as common outside certain work environments.

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