No Longer Active Duty - Want To Be A Contractor?

It is a totally different world as a contractor and there are a lot of things that need to be learned. Luckily - one guy has kept a lot of notes and info and passed on to me so I can pass on to you.

Money is much better on the contractor side as most of you are aware. The danger is pretty much the same, but you don't have the ARMY to back you up. Luckily most of the companies hire our guys (ex-spec ops) and that is good to know.

What to do with all that money?

Very few of the companies take care of your taxes etc. They hire you as independent contractors and it is up to you to take care of all the taxes yourself. Make sure you check with a CPA or other RELIABLE source on how to handle your moolah. Don't let the Government we support beat you to death over your money. I am no expert in this field - so please don't ask. I do use a CPA myself.

So what kind of info do I need to know?

A. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE

B. CAREER, EDUCATION & RELOCATION RESEARCH

C. MISCELLANEOUS JOB SEARCH SITES

D. GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE CONTRACTOR POCs

E. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT JOBS

F. PERSONAL PREPARATION

G. REFERENCE FOR INTELIGENCE (And Intelligence gathering)

H. ANTITERROISM/FORCE PROTECTION (ATFP) AND INTELLIGENCE WEBSITES

I. GEAR, ACCESSORIES AND PUBLICATIONS

J. TRAVEL (Airlines, Rental Car, Trains, Shipping and Lodging POC’s)

K. Highly Recommended Back Stop Documents To Review/Know Before You Go