Many veterans believe that “getting the good, government job” is the next step to success in their post-military careers. I can assure you, having had one, that that may not be the case. Such decisions are personal, though, and it is up to the individual to decide. Even with our “point-preference“ for government jobs, the challenge many ➤➤➤ KEEP READING … ➤➤➤
Indoctrination into military life can take anywhere from several months to several years. Currently, the Department of Defense invests a great deal of money into educating and training people to become service members, however, they do not expend nearly so much energy and resources into transitioning people back to civilian life. To become a ➤➤➤ KEEP READING … ➤➤➤
Thanksgiving Day is when the United States officially celebrates giving thanks for the many blessings we have in our lives. But, I personally believe that all of us have reason to celebrate "Thanksgiving Every Day." I am so proud and thankful for all of the men and women who are on active duty right now, ➤➤➤ KEEP READING … ➤➤➤
Many veterans return home to fight another war, the War on Debt. It is an unfortunate occurrence and one of the hazards of being on active duty. Whether it’s because we haven’t taken the time to set up good financial systems, or it’s the first time we’ve had a steady paycheck, or because our spouses may use ➤➤➤ KEEP READING … ➤➤➤
For my younger sisters, my father’s retirement was just another day. They had been born much later in my father’s career and hadn’t experienced moving every eighteen months, or the long separations from our father. To them, making the final move was just one step away from being “like everyone else.” However, for my brother and ➤➤➤ KEEP READING … ➤➤➤
Wishing all Veterans and Military Spouses a Happy Veterans Day 2012! Our regularly scheduled Business Morning Monday article is postponed until next week in honor of all those who have served and continue to serve this great country! Take a moment to remember the sacrifices of the brave men and women who have valiantly ➤➤➤ KEEP READING … ➤➤➤
Good Morning, Military Brats! Today’s transition assistance post is for you. Let’s be honest: there are resources for military members and military spouses to assist them with the transition process, however, in my humble opinion, nothing is done to prepare military brats for the transition and I really believe that should change. I remember the day ➤➤➤ KEEP READING … ➤➤➤
