Well, now that I'm within hours of my final out processing from the USAF I finally have a solid job offer. I've submitted applications in Alaska, Germany, Texas, Kentucky and Oklahoma. I have a solid offer in Kentucky and a tentative offer in Germany. The only problem is Congress! Without a federal budget the government isn't filling civilian positions and a lot of companies aren't hiring to fill government contracts. I have a firm offer and will sign the contract this afternoon for a position here in San Antonio. Looks like I'll have about 3 weeks off and then come right back to the same office as a contractor. It may not be my dream job or location but it's a job. I figure it's better to take a certain job than to wait for Congress to get off their rear-end's and pass a budget so I can get possible job.
It's been a great run for almost 24 years. I hope the next phase of life is even better. I'll be around GBO but maybe not as much for a while.
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