Eric Meng: Air Force Cyber, Crypto, Finding Meaning In Your Job - TPMP #2

Eric Meng was a Cyber Warfare Officer in the Air Force. After transitioning out he worked as a Government Contractor and is now at Coinbase. In this episode, we talk about his recommendations for a transitioning service member and what it means to find fulfillment in your work in the next chapter of your life.

Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/postmilitarypodcast/episodes/Eric-Meng-Air-Force-Cyber--Crypto--Finding-Meaning-In-Your-Job---TPMP-2-e229h5a

00:00 - Intro
01:02 - Eric's Background
05:55 - How did you prepare for your transition?
08:26 - Perspective on going where the money is
09:22 - How did you craft your vision for your transition?
12:46 - Figuring out who you are outside of the military
19:15 - Finding a one-to-one replacement for the military
23:12 - Finding a job with a purpose post-military.
32:33 - How long should people take to prepare for their transition?
37:22 - The importance of preparing early
38:18 - Building identity outside of the military part 2
43:20 - Final advice