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Maintaining a profession as a military spouse is challenging. How do military spouses find these unicorn positions? Certain positions lead to flexibility, and there are some great places to find these positions. Learn more here. https://rebrand.ly/6hdmy0l

This is something I’m so happy I learned before I married my spouse. My grandmother and grandfather have been married 67 years and he was in the military for 23 of them, and the one thing she taught me when I finally told her I was engaged was not to let my aspirations and my dreams go because I felt obligated to. It is not wrong as a military spouse to want a career and want to be successful, it’s just difficult. But it’s 100% worth it when you get to see your person at the end of the day. #jobseeker #milspouse #militaryspouse #remote #opentoopportunities #opentowork #projectmanagment #supplychain #logistics #procurment

While military life can be challenging, that hasn’t stopped new military spouse Bailey from being passionate about her journey and wanting to ensure all military spouses know about the resources available to them. Read more about Bailey’s journey here: https://ow.ly/Y0VR50RNl5t #powerhouseplanning #powerhouseservices #powerhouseresources #empoweringthehomefront

✨ Ready to transition out of the military this year? The journey comes with challenges, and the toughest part might not be what's on your radar. 📌🔥 Dive into our latest article for invaluable insights and essential tips to navigate this significant life change successfully. 💡Don't miss out—empower your transition! 💪 #MilitaryTransition #LifeAfterTheMilitary #MilitaryCareerTransition https://lnkd.in/ehYZRBxP

Transitioning from military service to civilian life? We've got your back! 🤝 Our commitment goes beyond just finding jobs – we're here to help you build a thriving career. 👉 campaignveterans.com #CampaignVeteransOfAmerica #SupportOurHeroes #veteransupport #veteranshelpingveterans #usveterans #veteransbenefits

Did you know that every month we share a military friendly employer via the Career Pursuit CIC newsletter and blog. However, not just any military friendly employers- only those that have taken the time to understand the challenges military spouses/partners face, have appropriate positions that fit around military life, and have the correct policies in place to support military spouses/partners in employment. This month we’re talking about Mott MacDonald and you can learn more below ⏬. Are you a military spouse/partner friendly employer? If so drop me a DM as I’d love to talk and feature you. If you have questions about the differences in supporting military spouses/partners in employment in comparison to veterans, cadets and service leavers - let’s chat. #militaryspouseemployment

Those of us that served, had very little in say in the grander circumstances of our service. I chose my job (MOS) but I didn't choose my first language. I didn't choose my first unit. And I didn't choose my deployments, and I didn't choose all of my team members for those deployments. Most service members end their time in service before hitting tenure limits. There's always another deployment, another conflict, another operation on the horizon for which your brothers and sisters in the service will undertake without you. When I chose to PCS back to language school to pursue a different language after my first two deployments, my old unit went back to Iraq before I think I had my first real exam. It tore me up, I spoke to a SNCO in my class about wanting to leave language school to go back to Iraq with my unit. I felt like I was betraying them because I chose other career options. He walked me through the flaws in that logic. The Marine Corps, the military, the DoD, is larger than any single unit's deployment. If they couldn't do it without me, they wouldn't have let me PCS. I was valuable, but I was not indispensable. And by getting another language, I was making myself more valuable. By imparting my learnings to those young Marines at the language school, I was raising their value. Fast forward a year, and I chose a joint-service assignment rather than go back to a Marine Corps unit. My roommate went to MARSOC (I wasn't MARSOC material), many of the young Marines I served as a Platoon Sergeant at language school went on to fleet units, most of them went to Afghanistan. The first Marine Corps KIA in our MOS in generations (may he rest in peace), came out of that group of Marines. This time, I was a SNCO, feeling those same feelings of regret, of failure. This time, my MasterGuns (may he rest in peace) walked me back through a similar conversation. I never begrudged those Marines who got out, whether they left for school, family, politics, to become a tattoo artist in Cost Rica, didn't want to go back to war, or were just tired of the military. They're all reasonable. Lastly, how much did my First Sergeant, Sergeant Major, or Battalion Commander impact me while I was deployed? Very little. Even when our BN CO was removed, I was more annoyed that I had to take time away from operations, and shave for the first time in weeks, because the incoming BN CO felt he needed to come tell us. Leaving after 24 years of service is in no way a betrayal. #marinecorps #veteran #radbn #oif #mcsb #usmc #votevets

After you left the military, were you still a Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine, or Guardian? What changed, and how did it affect you? Please share your experiences below. Open Enrollment for October 1st - 31st "Sprint To Clarity". JOIN US! We want to help you find the clarity you need to pursue YOUR next mission with intention. Online to fit your schedule. 100% Free Who is it for? Active Duty 1yr from Transition/Retirement - All Veterans - All Branches - All MOS and Rates. Please give us a Follow and go to the link in Bio to see the website and learn more! #VectorAccelerator #VeteranTransition #VeteransSupportingVeterans

Finding Purpose After Military Service: Pursuing Passions Beyond Active Duty Discover how transitioning from active duty to civilian life can present challenges and opportunities. In this video, we explore the importance of finding hobbies and passions that may have been put on hold during military service, and how they can bring fulfillment and purpose to post-service life. #PostMilitaryLife #TransitioningFromService #FindingPurpose #PursuingPassions #HobbiesAfterMilitaryService #Fulfillment #LifeAfterMilitary #VeteranLife #CivilianTransition #FindingMeaning

As a seasoned military spouse, you learn A LOT. Read this latest blog from Powerhouse President Jessica Bertsch to learn what her military spouse journey has been like. https://ow.ly/Lqmy50QRcsV #powerhouseplanning #powerhouseservices #empoweringthehomefront