When military service comes to an end, the soldier cannot hide his joy from returning to his native land, to his home. But the fleeting joy of the freedom gained gradually begins to be overshadowed by the realities of adulthood. You need to somehow earn a living, provide for your own family, which requires considerable financial investments. Every young man who returned home after completing military service, sooner or later wonders: "What to do after the army?".
In fact, it all depends on the specific situation, the options can be different and they depend mainly on what kind of education a young man has, what opportunities he has and what he wants from life. Let's look at the main scenarios of the development of events in the article.
Should I remain in the army on a contract basis?
In the last decade, the demand for contracted military personnel has risen sharply in our country. The ideas of creating a fully professional army were in the air for a long time, and now they began to be realized. Currently, the troops are actively working to agitate soldiers and non-commissioned sergeants for contract service. Consider the main advantages and disadvantages of such a step, not within the framework of propaganda, but from an independent perspective.
The main advantage of the contract service is the possibility of preferential purchase of housing. This option is very attractive, given the financial crisis of recent years.
The scheme is as follows. The first-year service contract is signed by conscripts , after which, upon signing the second contract (already 5 years), it is possible to receive subsidies for the purchase of housing in accordance with objective needs (having a wife and children). A part of the amount is paid annually for a soldier by the state. Over 10 years, there is a full payment and transfer of real estate into military property. The only condition is 13 years (first contract and subsequent) of continuous military service.
The second significant advantage is continuous reliable employment and guaranteed cash payments. Currently, the salaries of ordinary soldiers exceed 25 thousand rubles per month. The sergeants have a cash allowance exceeding 30 thousand rubles. Military personnel may receive additional salary supplements for special conditions of military service (performing skydiving, staying at a field exit, fulfilling “perfectly” physical and fire training standards, participating in hostilities, and so on).
The third advantage is the almost complete state support of the contractor. A serviceman eats (breakfast, lunch, dinner) in a military unit for free, receives full uniforms. In the case of temporary rental of living space, he is paid the so-called “lease” - partial compensation of the cost of up to 3.5 thousand rubles. In some cases, if this is possible, military personnel can live in the location of a military unit and not spend money on rental housing.
Service in the army on a contract basis is an honorable and responsible matter. Such a person is looked upon as a defender of the state, a bulwark of strength and courage. Many young people like this attitude.
In addition to the pros, there are also disadvantages of military service. This may include a strict mode of service according to the schedule. The army has a six-day working week (Saturday - before lunch) and irregular working hours. There are frequent cases when, for certain circumstances, military personnel have to spend the night in units.
In addition, at least 2 times a year, the combat training program for practicing tactical skills provides field exits, the duration of which can take several months.
Military service, one way or another, is associated with a risk to life. This is not for everyone. Someone likes to risk their lives, and someone prefers to live quietly and peacefully. In the current foreign policy environment, mobilization of military personnel in hot spots is not ruled out. You should be aware that, by concluding a contract, you fully devote your life to protecting the state, and it will dispose of this life depending on the current situation. This is a voluntary choice, but very, very responsible.
If you have a higher professional education
What to do after an army with higher education? Of course, look for work. The ideal option is when a specialty is in demand on the labor market and is well paid (for example, an IT specialist).
Higher education is one of the compulsory items of almost all reference books of qualification characteristics, which impose requirements on senior employees. Currently, many are graduating at a respectable age with the aim of further career advancement. If there is a higher education, then this is a big plus.
If you like a specialty, but the work is not paid very high, then you have to make a choice: either do what you like for little money, or change something.
One of the options for "change" is the passage of professional retraining. Such a step will allow you to carry out professional activities in another field.
If you have a secondary vocational education
What to do after the army, if there is STR? Secondary vocational education in addition to obtaining a specialty and qualification gives the holder of a diploma several working professions. Thus, a graduate has the opportunity to get a job as a worker or an employee in his profession.
Practice shows that now secondary vocational education is in demand even more than higher education. The reason for this is the applied nature of open source software and a large amount of training and production practice. In addition, the state made an installation for the introduction of secondary vocational education programs according to the GEF TOP-50, including the 50 most popular specialties, both in the regions of the country and in the state as a whole.
Another plus is getting higher education on the basis of secondary vocational education in a shortened time.
If there is no professional education
What to do after an army without education? There are two options: get an education, go to work where it is not required.
In the first case, you can get a secondary or higher professional education and work according to the qualifications.
What to do after the army with the formation of 11 classes and without much desire to increase their educational qualifications? Getting a job without the requirements for education, one of the most popular options among young people is to serve in law enforcement agencies (Ministry of the Interior, Rosguard and so on).
You should be aware that in this case it is unlikely to be able to curry favor over the position of sergeant.
What to do if there is no work in the region?
What to do after military service if there is no decent wage work in the region? And again, there are two options: to remain in the army on a contract basis, to leave this region in a more favorable one for making money.
An alternative is remote work. In the 21st century, there are many opportunities to make money through the Internet. We are not talking about gambling and other dubious ways. You can work remotely as a copywriter, answer customer phone calls, create and run an Internet business, provide educational services (tutoring), and so on.
If you know how to do something with your own hands
What does the guy do after the army, whose hands grow from where nature intended? He goes and works with his own hands. He does not have such questions at all. The demand for such labor is high today, since such a person can bring real income to the business and satisfied customers.
If you have good friends
What can friends do after the army? At a minimum, you can consult with them. As a maximum, one of them can offer a good job. Of course, in this world you need to rely only on yourself, but it is foolish to refuse the help of friends in some situations.
Family ties
What to do after the army if close relatives are ready to help with work? Of course, accept their help. If things go well, great, there will be both wages and respect. If you understand that this is not yours, it's never too late to leave.
Military fees
Each serviceman discharged to the reserve is periodically called up for training. What are they doing at the military training camp after the army? They recall the well-forgotten old: fire training, the basics of drill and tactical training. In some cases, military personnel are retrained from one military school (military specialty) to another, more in demand in a particular situation.
Conclusion
Remember one simple thing - the main thing is to do something. If no attempt is made, then nothing in life will change. If you try and not give up, then everything will turn out well.