In the private-sector workplace, vulnerability is one way we connect with others, build community and let other people know who we are and what we care about.
One of the challenging aspects of the military to civilian transition is found in variances in communication. Language, style, tone and emphasis and how we speak to each other are different in the military from the private sector.
Making a job change, even to a "better" situation, comes with stress and risk. Before making the leap and changing jobs, a little self-evaluation is recommended.