As milspouses, we may struggle with our own career and education goals as we simultaneously run our households and support our service members’ careers. But thankfully, you don’t have to put all your goals and dreams on hold.
Here at Mission: Milspouse, we want to give you the tools to make your dreams happen. From resume tips, to programs geared toward new career paths for spouses, our Career and Education category has you covered.
We have a cadre of bloggers who share their insights on job search, resume writing, different career choices for spouses, and tons of other resources ready to land you that career that moves with you.
If you’re thinking about starting your own business or already have one in the works, here are eight essential business rules that you should know:
1. Start with a plan
A good business plan ensures you are thinking through every aspect of your business: From your business name to your finances. A plan for a milspouse-run business is essential because of consistent transition from one duty station to another.
You did it. You landed and survived a job interview. Yay you!
While you might be tempted to take a break, don’t. Now is the time for you to double your efforts.
Dear, Field Problems:
I am a new Army spouse, and I want to fulfill my career aspirations. We will go to our post in a couple of months. Do you suggest that military spouses look for a job before they get to their installations? Are there programs (on- or off-post) that help spouses find employment?
Tiffany; Fort Richardson, AK; Army spouse
Every so often, it’s empowering to take stock of where you are on this military journey. Ten, even five years, from now you may look back and be somewhere completely different than where you expected or planned you’d be.
I know I definitely am.
Dear, Field Problems:
I’m desperately writing hoping you might have a clue about what to do. My sister, whose husband is in the military, just finished her first semester of school. Last semester she qualified for financial aid, and next semester she doesn’t, even though there is no way they can afford it. I am wondering if there are scholarships or grants targeted towards military spouses. She gets a partial scholarship from the school, and she’s really smart, but there is no way she can return in the fall if she doesn’t find help paying for it.
Kristi; Fort Bragg, NC; Army spouse
Dear, Field Problems:
My husband was recently brought back on active duty, so I have become a full-time military spouse. He will be continuing his training at Fort Bragg in a couple of weeks. Prior to my husband being called back to active duty, I worked as a teacher with a master’s degree. Now I am wondering what I can do to get a job on the installation, either teaching or otherwise. Whom would I contact for employment help at Fort Bragg? Also, what is your opinion—is it better to work on or off post? Any help you could pass along will be very helpful.
Emily; en route to Fort Bragg, NC; military spouse
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