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I don’t know about you, but when I dreamt of going to college as a teenager I pictured a beautiful campus, lots of big textbooks, and a professor (usually in tweed) at the front of the classroom. I barely imagined the possibility of having a computer of my own let alone taking classes completely online, but that’s where we are today—and online education is here to stay!
Building a business is work. It requires time, effort, money, and brainpower. But despite the struggles and trials, there is no greater sense of accomplishment than that moment when you realize, for the first time, that an idea has become a full-fledged, tangible, concrete business. And there is nothing more deflating and frustrating than to find out that your idea is already being done by someone else.
But you can mitigate that sense of frustration, improve your idea, and grow your business if you do a little bit of work before starting your business in the form of competitive analysis.
Almost all military families can agree on one thing: PCS orders are a pain in the butt. Whether your kids are just learning to walk or already learning to drive, there’s never a “good” time to uproot your family and move clear across the country, but it’s a sacrifice military families make every year.
Thankfully, the PPM (Personally Procured Move or DITY Move) program is a convenient and affordable option for military families looking to make the move on their own terms. Interestingly enough, the cost of hiring a quality moving company for a cross-country PPM move is often similar to what you’d pay if you rented a truck and made the trip yourself. Of course, the challenge is finding a company ahead of time that not only fits your budget, but can also guarantee that your belongings will arrive safely and on time.
With all of the uncertainty that surrounds the transition from a military to civilian career, one thing that is certain is the high likelihood that you must continue to work. Career transition is a stressful time for most people, and that is particularly true for those in transition from the military to civilian status.
Although the job search can be difficult for civilians, they at least know the terminology and the titles. Military-to-civilian job seekers on the other hand not only have to deal with the stress of the search but also the lack of knowledge about career options and job titles. How about you? Are you wrestling with that uncertainty and wondering what to do next?
That is perfectly normal. Take some comfort in knowing that thousands of veterans have dealt with that stress successfully and you will also.
With the end of the government shut down, the MyCAA program is again approving new applications for financial aid—making it a perfect time to talk a little bit about this education funding program!
Most people are familiar with the five P’s of task accomplishment: prior planning prevents poor performance. When it comes to career transition and job-hunting, however, there are six additional P’s to consider.
Career transition elicits a broad range of emotions. From elation to frustration, from glee to disappointment, from pleasant surprise to disbelief—the typical job seeker will likely experience it all. Keeping the Six P’s in mind will help you maintain your perspective during this wild ride and enhance your chances of a successful landing. Let’s take a quick look at each of the Six P’s: patience, persistence, professionalism, presentation, politeness, and preparedness.
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