Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Saying So Long 5 Chapter 1: Kicking around the Idea of Moving to Fort Couch 7 Chapter 2: Diving into Transition Programs 29 Chapter 3: Organizing to Prepare for Civilian Life 43 Chapter 4: Eyeing Your ETS Process 67 Chapter 5: Ain't No Discharge on the Ground (It's in Your Hand) 91 Part 2: Finding a Job 103 Chapter 6: Engaging Yourself in Employment Programs 105 Chapter 7: Getting Your Foot in the Door with a Strong Resume 113 Chapter 8: Familiarizing Yourself with Civilian Employment (and Pay) 145 Chapter 9: Getting the Skinny on Government Jobs 179 Chapter 10: Connecting with Civilians in Your New AO 199 Chapter 11: Working Your Way through Interviews 221 Chapter 12: Negotiating Your Salary When You Get a Job Offer 245 Chapter 13: Assimilating into the Civilian Workforce 253 Chapter 14: Starting Your Own Business 269 Part 3: Gearing Up to Go Back to School 277 Chapter 15: Advancing on Your Scholarly Career 279 Chapter 16: Cashing in on Your GI Bill 287 Chapter 17: Fitting into Your New Role as a Student 301 Part 4: Adjusting to Civilian Life 307 Chapter 18: Managing Your Money as a Civilian 309 Chapter 19: Zeroing in on the Benefits You Earned 325 Chapter 20: Transitioning as a Wounded Warrior 333 Chapter 21: Getting Help When You Need It 345 Part 5: The Part of Tens 363 Chapter 22: Ten Tips to Help You Find a Job 365 Chapter 23: Ten Tips to Help You Score a Job 369 Chapter 24: Ten Tips on Filing a Successful Claim with the VA 373 Appendix: Civilian Terms for Military Experience 377 Index 383.