What Civilian Careers Are A Good Fit For Veterans?
After leaving the military and transitioning to the civilian world, you might be in a situation where you will need to find a job. During your search as a veteran, you will discover some civilian careers that may sound interesting, but almost all of them require a certain level of expertise. Although jobs for veterans […]
What Is Life Like After The Military?
Transitioning from military to civilian life can be a lengthy and stressful process. Once you leave the military, you may find it hard to adapt to a world without military personnel and discipline. For veterans and military families, daily life can dramatically change when the decision to leave the armed forces is made. This is […]
The How-to Guide to Transitioning From the Military to a Civilian Life
According to studies on the transition from military to civilian life, 48% of post 9/11 veterans have a hard time after leaving the military. The department of veterans affairs is doing their part by offering an assistance program, but it doesn’t work that well for everyone. Veterans transitioning from regular duty may find it hard […]
What Should I Do After The Military?
Civilians may not be aware of the challenges veterans face when transitioning from active duty to civilian life. With not everyone fully understanding what you will go through, the success of your civilian career will highly depend on your ability to adapt. When you leave behind military life and join the civilian world, there are […]
How to Transition to IT From the Military
Transitioning from a military career to a civilian one can be quite challenging. Thousands of servicemen and women have done it, and only a handful said that it was easy. For most, enrolling in the military happened as early as high school. This means that they have never had to deal with the job market […]
Military Makeover Family
Cody Patron, A Gold Star Widow Military Makeover with Montel is a TV show on Lifetime that seeks to help America’s servicemen and women, as well as their families, who have sacrificed for their country. As a home improvement series, Military Makeover aims to go around the nation and help rebuild veterans’ homes. The hope […]
The Benefits of Hiring a Military Veteran
It can often be difficult for military veterans to find a job in the civilian world. Making the transition is riddled with various hurdles, affecting not only the veteran but also his or her family, in the process. Nevertheless, more and more civilian employees are coming to realize the unique opportunities that hiring former military […]
The Veteran’s Financial Literacy Checklist
When it comes to military veterans transitioning to civilian life, statistics aren’t so encouraging. According to a study conducted by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), it was revealed that a whopping 58% of vets carry debt over from month to month. By comparison, civilians are at around 34%. Also, 55% of veterans feel […]