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[โ€“] StrangeBody 3 points 2 years ago

This happened to my Dad when he retired from the military. The DC area offers some high-paying jobs for military retirees, but the whiplash for some is soul-crushing. I am encouraging my other family members to find places more community-oriented when they become civilians.