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A Job Lost in Translation

9 years ago from Chuck Dean

Separating from the military with all your experiences should make civilian life a piece of cake. You are a survivor! Coming off of active duty,...

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Hidden Cost of War

9 years ago from Chuck Dean

War is something shared by many. The reactions to it are common amongst the troops that serve in it and there is a certain degree...

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The Wit and Wisdom of James Altucher -- The Ultimate Cheat Sheet to Reinvent Yourself

9 years ago from Tim Keefe

James Altucher runs a blog over at jamesaltucher.com. I came across this very same article about a year ago and re-read it this morning. ...

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Transitioning from the Military -- Will Franchises Consider You?

9 years ago from Dave Cooley

If you've experienced difficulty trying to convince civilian job hiring managers that your military training and experience would make you a valuable employee -- you...

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Is Franchising the Right Answer for You?

9 years ago from Dave Cooley

As a retired USAF officer who has been in franchising for the past 18 years, I've worked with many former and retired military people who have...

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100,000 Welders

9 years ago from joshua koplin

It came up the other day in a meeting that America needs 100,000 welders to keep up with industrial demand. These are jobs on factory floors,...

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Getting it Right

9 years ago from Lucian Hill

We are not all doomed to perform the same career in our civilian life as we did in the military. The military provides a unique...

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Transition Advice from a Former Marine

9 years ago from Mark Hannah

I honorably served nearly 12 years as an enlisted man on Active Duty in the Marines (following my fathers 20 year Marine career) and departed in '07....

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Where to Live After The Military: 5 Reasons I Chose Virginia Over California

9 years ago from TONY ASTRO

As I retired from the Navy, neared the completion of my PhD Dissertation, and established a MVOSS Creation LLC Business, I received various career calls...

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Transition Preparation is key.

9 years ago from Kent C

Many start the transition to civilian life within a few short months of the separation date. This places stress on the process, and is unnecessary....

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