"At the end of our NASA careers, no one had a place for us in the military"
- Wally Schirra
About this Quote
This quote by Wally Schirra shows the problem of transitioning from a career in NASA to a career in the armed force. It recommends that in spite of the skills and experience acquired from working in NASA, the military was not happy to accept them. This could be due to the truth that the military has its own set of credentials and requirements that may not be fulfilled by those who have worked in NASA. It might likewise be because of the truth that the military may not have seen the worth in the abilities and experience acquired from operating in NASA. This quote highlights the problem of transitioning from one career to another and the importance of having the ideal certifications and experience for the job. It also works as a suggestion that the military may not always be the very best choice for those aiming to transition from one career to another.
This quote is written / told by Wally Schirra between March 12, 1923 and May 3, 2007. He/she was a famous Astronaut from USA.
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