Category Archives: Career

Getting “the job call”


“The Military Guide” blog has reached 100 posts!  Thanks to everyone who’s read and commented over the last eight months.  I think my military skills & discipline will keep this going for another year or five, so tell your friends! … Continue reading

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During retirement: The inevitable job offers


As you blissfully go about your daily retiree routine, you’ll be blindsided by an epiphany: “Gosh, I could do THAT job!” The realization could be triggered by anything– a clerk’s fumbling efforts at the home-improvement store, a chance encounter with … Continue reading

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Forget about who you were and discover who you are


    That homily makes a great e-mail signature or bumper sticker, but it also carries a warning to a particular segment of veterans. The military excels at giving its members a ready-made identity: you’re not an individual, you’re part … Continue reading

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The transition to a bridge career


  “The Military Guide” is full of advice and stories from dozens of servicemembers and veterans who hope that you’ll benefit from sharing their experience. I don’t tell their stories in the blog (you’ll have to read the book!) but … Continue reading

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Mobilizing with the Reserves and National Guard


When you’re trying to balance the Reserves/NG with a civilian career, an extended deployment can be a crippling drawback– or a unique opportunity. For active-duty servicemembers, deployments are just another part of the lifestyle that includes extensive support and assistance … Continue reading

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