Baloney!
Actually very rare for a military officer, regardless of rank at retirement, to transition into a civil service position in less than six months. In 26 years as a civil servant myself I personally know of this happening in fewer than five instances. I know of many who tried, but failed, to make such a switch. Those who were successful had knowledge, skills or abilities (KSAs) specific to the civil service position they were hired into.
I do know of many former military who applied for, and were selected for a civil service position in which their former military service was a consideration in their selection. As a supervisor, I filled several positions with people, male and female, who had had prior military service. They also had the education and private sector experience to make them the most qualified for the position I was filling.
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