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In an interview with the Army Wife Network I was asked, why running? What is it that you get from running that keeps you going?
What keeps me going is the personal satisfaction of setting a goal and achieving it. There is nothing like lacing up a pair of shoes and stepping out the door.
Many military spouses chose to start businesses with the goal to create products that help our military community demonstrate pride in service and unit. Everything from purses made from old uniforms to engraved beer steins, to tee shirts and everything in between. But, like everything else in our lives, there are rules that govern the use of military seals, rank, and insignia. Many of the images and slogans we see on a daily basis are protected by trademarks that could land you in hot water if you do not have the proper permission to use them. This includes not only in a manufactured product for sale, but also on websites, blogs, and other printed and electronic communications.
My husband just left for basic training a couple of weeks ago. I have small children and bills to pay; how long will it be before we see any income?
Lindsey, Army spouse
Among the reasons for leaving the service, military personnel most often cite “Quality of Life.” If this applies to you, it would be prudent to use it as one of your evaluation points as you seek out a civilian career and evaluate job offers.
Although you probably hear and use the phrase Quality of Life (QOL) often, have you ever stopped to consider what it actually means? Let’s start by distinguishing it from its sister phrase, Quality of Work (QOW).
QOW deals with the internal elements of the job. Consider these: working conditions and environment, job satisfaction, corporate culture, co-worker relationships, and advancement opportunity. QOL addresses issues beyond the workplace. Where you live, your commute, personal time for family, hobbies, interests or community service, and compensation are among those elements that impact most people’s QOL.
NBC Nightly News reported this week that home prices are rising faster than they have since the peak of the housing bubble in 2006. Pair this with low home inventory, rising rental rates and more first-time buyers and we have frenzy in the housing market. But buying a home under pressure can quickly lead to the path of buyer’s remorse. For military families, this pressure can be intensified due to the need to find housing near their next duty station in a moments notice.
Whether you boohoo or whoop with joy when it’s back-to-school time, it helps to be organized.
What do you do with all those back-to-school clothes and school supplies? Do you eat on the go because of the after-school activities? Are the mornings wrought with angst because backpacks, homework, and permission slips are misplaced or forgotten about?
With a little organization, school days can be smooth and hassle-free.
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