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May 6
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207. “I’m 40, burned out, and don’t know...

RAMIT SETHI
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Courtney (40) and Ray (41) have spent their entire adult lives in the structure of military life—but with retirement on the horizon, they’re about to face a future filled with choices for the first time. For Ray, that means walking away from the rank, routine, and pension he’s built for over 20 years and entering a civilian job market he knows little about. ... Show More
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