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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