Jessica Marisette shares her military career and her desire to transition to civilian life. connect with here here https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-poirrier-marrisette/
She discusses the challenges she faced in the military and her desire for change. Jessica emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and being honest. She also talks about her morning routine and the flexibility she enjoys in civilian life. Jessica shares her transition process and the importance of financial responsibility and education. Lastly, she imagines a conversation with her 16-year-old self, offering advice and insights. The conversation covers topics such as fiduciary responsibility and the importance of financial advisors in the military. It also discusses the lack of financial advisors in the units and the challenges faced during the transition from the military to the civilian side. The conversation highlights the importance of preparation, networking, and setting goals in order to be successful in the civilian world. It also touches on the Onward to Opportunity program and the process of obtaining a PMP certification. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the significance of mentors and the importance of creating a comprehensive business plan. In this conversation, Jessica Marrisette shares her experiences and insights on preparing for transition, taking advantage of opportunities, shifting mindset and work ethic, diverse career paths, preparing for the civilian job market, owning the interview, negotiating salary and benefits, navigating the VA benefits process, the Hiring Our Heroes program, and finding the right job and salary.
Takeaways
Transitioning from the military to civilian life can be challenging, especially when faced with uncertainty and a lack of information.
Preparing for the transition by setting goals, seeking education and training, and taking care of physical and mental health is crucial.
00:00 Introduction and Goal of the Conversation
01:23 Jessica's Military Career and Desire to Transition
08:14 Challenges in the Military and Desire for Change
09:56 Importance of Being True to Yourself and Honest
21:49 Transition Process and Preparation
30:20 Conversation with 16-Year-Old Self
38:43 Importance of Financial Responsibility and Education
39:13 Fiduciary Responsibility and Financial Advisors
39:53 Lack of Financial Advisors in the Military
43:04 Hurdles in Transitioning to the Civilian Side
44:19 Uncertainty and Imposter Syndrome
46:45 Preparing for the Transition and Landing a Job
50:26 Applying for Government Jobs and USA Jobs
52:43 Onward to Opportunity Program and PMP Certification
57:05 Project Management in the Military vs PMP Certification
01:00:46 The Importance of Networking and Mentors
01:03:40 Setting Goals and Creating a Comprehensive Business Plan
01:09:58 Establishing Connections and Networking
01:14:26 Preparing for Retirement and the Next Step
01:16:41 Preparing for Transition
01:17:40 Taking Advantage of Opportunities
01:19:08 Shifting Mindset and Ethic
01:20:07 Diverse Career Paths
01:20:55 Preparing for the Civilian Job Market
01:22:35 Owning the Interview
01:23:31 Negotiating Salary and Benefits
01:24:37 Navigating the VA Benefits Process
01:31:55 Hiring Our Heroes Program
01:40:25 Finding the Right Job and Salary
01:46:22 Closing Thoughts
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