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Matthew Long's avatar

Jenna, thanks for sharing your story and vulnerability. This is a timely piece for me as I am retiring from the Navy this coming summer after 24 years. It is the only career I have known as an adult. My wife and I had a long discussion about what comes next and I am definitely not in a rush to go back to work after taking off the uniform. I want to give myself the freedom to follow my own curiosity and pursue work that aligns with my passions rather than just seeking another paycheck. We will see how it goes!

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Nora's avatar

The very best of luck to you Jenna, a change well deserved and earned. I too am in a career which has served me well, provided a living for my family and allowed us a comfortable albeit modest lifestyle, however as you said I don't "love" it, and I'm sometimes envious of those who seem to be exactly where they are meant to be in life. I'll keep going for another while! but would like to some day make the change you are making now. Keep us updated :-)

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