Transition Tales with Army Retiree Mubota (Moe) Watson

In this episode of Transition Tales, a LIVE with Courage Podcast, Moe shares his transition from the Army.

We discussed:
00:44 Moe introduces himself
02:02 Moe starts to tell his transition story
02:25 Went through ACAP (TAP) two years prior to 20
02:36 Moe starts networking during ACAP
03:01 Moe attributes his transition success to Networking
04:27 Moe retires in 2017 with the help of his warrant officer
05:39 Had a job before retirement date
06:00 Where is the VA disability boat?
06:35 Sadness and depression sets in
07:00 Rebelled with socks and bow ties
07:48 No one tells us about the emotional separation
08:51 The civilian world is unfamiliar and uncomfortable
09:48 “It’s okay to feel this way”
10:26 Surrounded by new tribe
11:27 Felt like body knew he retired…aches and pains, etc.
11:59 Realized there was a need to decompress after working 20+ years
12:54 “I am learning about me”
15:45 Learning how to say “no”
16:31 Reminisces about soldiers a bit…not everyone is Captain America
17:17 Relationship challenge during transition
18:56 Learning limits instead of “carrying on the mission”
21:13 Thriving vs. Surviving
23:18 “I am not your first line of defense” (emergency contact)
24:57 Do not do military transition by yourself
28:00 Moe’s final message (you do not want to miss it)

Guest Bio:
Mubota Watson is an Army veteran, father, and comedian. He transitioned directly into a position, but later decided to take some time off for himself. 

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