How much debt are you bringing into your transition from the military?
How much financial stress are you already experiencing?
Want to learn from one of the best and most respected voices in the veteran transition workspace?
Tune into this new episode of Life After the Military with Sergeant Major (Retired) Matt Quick.
Matt shares his story about his transition from the Marine Corps and the Army. Listen as Matt describes the value of networking early and significantly lowering the financial stress of a transition by getting to a debt-free state before departing the military.
Matt gives invaluable insights into the offerings that the Project Management Institute, his current employer, provides for transitioning veterans, their spouses and family members.
Matt speaks passionately about his work with the Dylan Quick Foundation, in loving memory of his nephew lost too early to pediatric cancer.
Show NotesÂ
00:00 Lee introduces Matt Quick to the PMM audience, Matt Quick shares key facts about his transition from the military
8:01 Matt discusses his first job, overseeing the DoD skill bridge programÂ
10:14 Howie advises the audience to begin the transition process as early as possible, and to get educated
14:18 Matt describes his work at PMI – the Project Management Institute
17:26 Matt discusses what the PMI does for spouses and military families
21:13 Lee and Howie advise the audience – find your purpose
25:57 Mike explains his reenlistment into the Army and how he built a controversial website while training to become a career counselor
32:00 An important discussion on how identity shifts for everyone involved in a service member’s transition
41:09 The group discusses the incredible importance of spouses in military transitions
45:47 Matt discusses another passion project, the Dylan Quick Foundation
52:32 Lee gives Matt the title for his life’s book; Matt shares how he practices mental fitness daily
57:21 Howie and Lee end the show
