1. EFFECTS OF A CAREER CHANGE Element 1 pg. 116
January 2019

2. Effects of a Career Change
As you transition to civilian life, you should identify your own indications of stress and implement coping techniques that work best for you. Career change can be stressful. Separating from the military can seem like losing a part of your identity.

3. Stress Indicators Constant fatigue/headache
Trouble sleeping or sleeping to much
Weak immune system
Desire to be alone
Irritable/ angry
Hopeless
Afraid/nervous about the future, how to be successful as a civilian

4. Resources Chaplain Behavioral Health Clinic (Mental Clinic)
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Education Office
Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC)
Base Clinics
Military OneSource ( or the toll-free number:

5. Any Questions??