Veteran keeps self esteem up by comparing himself to partially down-and-out veteran friend
WALLACE, Idaho — It’s been a cold and long winter for former Army Sgt. Roy Gomez. Separated from the military for nearly five years now, his transition into civilian life has taken a little longer than he expected.
“I figured with a DD-214 and an associates degree, I’d have no issues finding a job,” says Roy as he sits in his recliner positioned nicely in the corner of his trailer home. “But I’ve only found seasonal work most years.”
Although many veterans experience a similar scenario upon leaving the military, Roy has a unique way of keeping his head up about it all.
“I’m really close with the guys down at the American Legion. My one buddy Joe Peterson is former Army as well and rarely has a job,” explained Roy as he cracked open his last Milwaukee Best and took a sip. “I know he had an interview this week at some type of call center over in Oregon. I haven’t heard back from him which means he probably didn’t get it. I feel bad for him to be honest with you.”
Roy says that for the most …
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