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My second day on LinkedIn... I read a fair bit on NDIS and thought, 'What a bunch of whingers and whiners!' The Government has VERY good intentions, but, as usual, it is poor in the implementation (the most important part)! The public servants are not the brightest bunch when it comes to dealing with these fronts. Surely, when an employer is poor in creativity, they are unlikely to attract talented people (most of the smart ones are now on their CSS retirement!)... Besides, the bureaucratic system has been infected with warlords, inhibitors, and wastage!!! Thus, here comes the opportunities for the loopholes, the rip-offs, and the hypocrites! Unfortunately, the missing out are the clients who need the real support. Funny enough, the world needs inefficiencies to run; if systems are too clean and lean, there would be too much rigidities... Think: If everyone stays within the laws, there won't be a need for law enforcement agencies! The true art of management is to keep these inefficiencies at the lowest level while keeping our systems running smoothly!!!

Whew! It's been an incredible last few days for a couple of reasons. 1. I had my military retirement ceremony and party....even though I'm a few months out from actual retirement. Based on the pending holiday season, all the PTO (leave) I need to take, and the family visits back in my home state, and VA appointments all coming up in the next 100 days, I figured I'd get the formalities of retiring out of the way. 2. I had a major breakthrough on a communication efficiency formula I've been working on for over a year. And it will make an appearance in my next book...which is currently ahead of schedule on the writing phase. 3. I filed a copyright request with the US Copyright Office for said formula. Will see how that process goes, but it's really invigorating to try new things. Next steps...get through the VA filing process and take a break to enjoy life more intentionally. #projectplanning #militarytransition #goals

Caught in the endless loop of NDIS plans? 🔄 Sometimes taking a 'day off' feels like the ultimate urban legend for our NDIS warriors. Keep calm and meditate on—our clients won't know what hit them when we're this zen! 🧘♀️✨ As for retirement? We're planning to make it as elusive as a perfect NDIS plan! 😂 Until then, we'll keep our beach dreams on standby and our service delivery in overdrive. Beach chairs in the retirement plan, office chairs for now. Hang in there, team—every plan is a step closer to that beach! 🌊🏖️ . . . . . #ProvidersMarketing #MarketingTips #NDISProviders #NDIS #DigitalMarketing #SocialMediaTip #SocialMediaManagement #SEO #WebsiteManagement #SocialMediaMarketing #NDISAustralia #NDISMarketing #NDISSupport #AffordableMarketing #ImpactfulMarketing #SimplifiedStrategies #MarketingDigital #ContentCreation #EmailMarketing #Coaching #Branding

The fight for disability retirement benefits is a harsh reality for many combat veterans. A new article details the challenges and advocates for reform. Let's discuss how we can better support those who have served. #VeteransAdvocacy #DisabilityLaw #MilitaryJustice

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I want us all to be super clear about a few things: 1) Walz didn't lie about his military record or, worse, commit "stolen valour". He accidentally said the wrong word, "in," once. I misspeak 86 times a day. Maybe you do it less, but it's at least 3. If he had a history of claiming he saw combat or otherwise willfully misrepresenting or aggrendizing his service, then we'd have an issue. 2) Retiring from 24 years of service is allowed and should be respected....no one owes it to anyone to keep going, whether their unit is eventually deployed or not -- they served honorably and retired by due process -- end of. The process of retirement is long (12-18 months or more) and requires your commanders' approval, all of which was in order for Walz. It's not a two-weeks'-notice type of thing. For all these reasons and many others, retiring from active duty is never about "getting out of doing something." 3) You can serve in a rank while you're active duty for which you can't write "[rank], Ret." after your name on official docs or receive retirement benefits for that rank (but can indicate the rank on your resume), all entirely honorable and above-board for many reasons. 4) And this is the most important one......never denigrate a person's honorable service. Never. Whether they saw combat or didn't, served 4 years or 24, their branch, where they were posted and what their job was. Not. Any. Of. It. I may think JD Vance shouldn't be VP, but I will never disparage him for being a comms specialist during his service, not for any reason, and certainly not as a way of defending Tim Walz. There is a heck of a lot we owe as citizens, taxpayers, and employers to those who have served and their families (especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice). Respect for their service, regardless of where and what it was, is the literal least we can do.

Aim High…again…please - subject to a permanent change of station. - ineligible to extend their service, or to sign up for the Skillbridge job-transition program. - Retirement benefits will seize the day before a retiree reactivates They forgot to include your VA disability payments will cease. That’s a net loss of over $4000 a month if your are 100% disabled. This would be more attractive if; - Duty station of choice (PCS optional) - Salary will be based upon (last base pay in service + current VA disability pay (equivalent AND tax free) + monthly retirement salary) - Skillbridge optional (you gave the service a chance…again…they should take care of their service members…again). - eligible for service extension In the civilian market if a company has a critical skill gap, it’s the potential candidate/new employee who has the advantage with the ability to negotiate terms, salaries, and bonuses. I don’t see a lot of advantages that this program offers. I would imagine those that are willing to re-enter service based upon intrinsic motivatal factors are few.

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Caring for a loved one is a beautiful, selfless act—but it can come with a heavy financial toll that many caregivers aren't prepared for. As an unpaid caregiver, you may find yourself cutting back on work hours or even leaving your job altogether. This often leads to lost wages, and worse, a lost opportunity to contribute to retirement savings, which could impact your future. 💸⁣ ⁣ Beyond the personal sacrifice, many caregivers also find themselves helping to pay for medical bills, medications, and other essential expenses for their loved ones. While providing this care feels rewarding, the financial strain can be overwhelming. 😞⁣ ⁣ It’s not just about the dollars—it’s about the lasting impact on your financial security. Imagine missing out on raises, promotions, or retirement contributions. These sacrifices can follow you for years, potentially making it harder to recover financially. 📉⁣ ⁣ If you’ve ever felt this weight, know that you’re not alone. There are resources available to help, from financial assistance programs to support groups where you can share your experiences and learn from others who’ve walked a similar path. 🤝⁣ ⁣ Your dedication is priceless, but it’s important to take care of your financial well-being too. 🌱 Let’s raise awareness of the need for better support for unpaid caregivers everywhere. You deserve to be valued and supported just as much as the loved ones you care for. ❤️⁣ ⁣ For more information please visit our website: 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐛𝐮𝐟𝐟.𝐥𝐲/𝟒𝐞𝟖𝐀𝐓𝐕𝟔⁣ ⁣ 📞 Contact us at 𝟔𝟏𝟎-𝟐𝟑𝟓-𝟏𝟎𝟒𝟏 or⁣ 📩 Contact us via email at 𝐛𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐲𝐥𝐞@𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭.𝐜𝐨𝐦⁣ ⁣ #CaregiverSupport #FinancialWellness #CaregiverLife #UnpaidCaregivers #SelfCareForCaregivers #FamilyCaregivers #CaregiverCommunity #SupportCaregivers #CaregivingJourney #MentalHealthMatters #FinancialLiteracy #YouAreNotAlone #CaringForLovedOnes #EmpowerCaregivers #ValueYourself