Originally Posted by
Beech Dude
Well bubbas retiring have no need to worry. They're in the "Check of the Month" club. Guys/gals separating (present company included) should just go Guard/Reserve if they weren't already. There are boat loads of vacancies all over. To each their own and good luck.
Yeah the mil is short enough that they can absorb some reversal of the personnel exodus. Unlike some private companies, their feelings aren't hurt and they're not vindictive about it. Eventually they'll get a lot more entry-level applicants due to the economy, but anyone already qualified and experienced is in a different category.