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Returning to a Civilian Job after Deployment (JSEP 2013)

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Returning to a Civilian Job after Deployment


Objectives

• Discuss expectations and feelings when returning to the workplace.

• Develop useful tips to ease the reintegration into a civilian job.

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Returning to a Civilian Job after Deployment (JSEP 2013)3

• Isolated or out of place

• Difficulty following the rules

• Boredom or lack of interest

• Trouble staying focused

Work Adjustment


Feelings about Returning to Work

1. Individual exercise

2. On post-it note, write your feelings about going back to work -• Positive, excited feelings• Negative, anxious feelings

3. One feeling per post-it note

4. Place each post-it note on the appropriate flip chart

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Issues to Consider for Reintegration into Workforce

• Go slow• Adapt to changes• Co-worker resentment• Staff turnover• New duty or responsibilities• Prior duties not accomplished• Duties accomplished differently• “Deployment/War Stories”• Habits• Don’t fit in or feel valued• Supervisor• Others

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Maintaining Positive Workplace Relationships

• Positive attitude• Reliability and dependability• Caring about others and showing it• Admitting mistakes without getting defensive• Communicating well• Supporting authority • Putting the ―best foot forward

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Remember …

It is normal to have mixed emotions about returning to work. Try to ease yourself back into the work place. Set realistic goals. Keep the lines of communication open with your co-workers and boss.

YRRP Website for Handouts:Returning to a Civilian Job after Deployment

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Objectives

• Discuss expectations and feelings when returning to the workplace.

• Develop useful tips to ease the reintegration into a civilian job.

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Returning to a Civilian Job after Deployment

FACILITATOR ’ S NAME Date

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