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A PCS can mean leaving a job you love or one you’ve relied on over the last few years. So how do you go about finding a new one in a new location as a military spouse? SpouseLink’s Career stories offer tips, advice, and insights on MilSpouse job resources and career-planning tools that can help you achieve your professional goals in your new hometown.
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3 Tips for Military Spouses Looking for a Job
Despite more opportunities and resources than ever in today’s job market, the job search is still an overwhelming experience for many Military Spouses. SpouseLink has 3 tips from a Military Spouse who’s been there before — AAFMAA’s Asst Secretary, Charlene Wilde. They are sure to make your next career move a success.
New Program Will Help Soldiers Become Skilled Workers
Making the transition from military to civilian life may get easier in 2019. Sgt Maj of the Army Daniel Dailey has helped launch a new program that allows soldiers to use federal funds for skilled certifications. The program is currently only offered in Fort Hood, TX, but may expand soon. Get the details on SpouseLink.
GI Bill Changes May Affect Your MilFam in 2019
Changes are coming to the GI Bill in 2019. After July 2019, servicemembers with 16 years of experience will no longer be able to transfer GI Bill benefits to their family. Are you ready for the change? And what does that mean for your military family? Find out on SpouseLink.
4 Tips for Moving Your MilSpouse Home Business
The benefit of having a home business is the ability to take it with you wherever you PCS. But, just like moving the rest of your military family’s home, it takes a little organization. For instance, you’ll need to take stock of your projects and letting your customers know about the move. Get more tips on SpouseLink.
5 Benefits of a Having a Flexible Career as a Military Spouse
At the start of every New Year, we all take time to assess where we’ve been and where we’re going. And our careers can be a big part of that picture. But as a Military Spouse, you may hesitate about settling into a full-time job. Never fear. SpouseLink has 5 reasons to take your career on the move.
Looking for a MilSpouse “Side Gig” (Not a Career)?
You want to earn money to help support your military family, but you don’t have the time, desire or energy to take on a full-time career. Sometimes it’s because you’re holding down your household on your own, or you have to be able to take your career wherever you go. See ideas for part-time work on SpouseLink.
5 Business Lessons Military Spouses Can Learn During a Deployment
Do you run a business, a household, or both? Military Spouses can handle it all if they have learned these 5 lessons. Marysa Stevens is a MilSpouse who realized during a deployment that the ways she had to handle life during a deployment were very much like being an entrepreneur. See what she learned on SpouseLink.
USMCR Turns 102
Happy birthday to the United States Marine Corps Reserve! 102 is really getting up there. But even after more than a century, the USMCR is still going strong. We’re honored and humbled by your many, many years of brave and tireless service. SpouseLink thanks you for all that you have done and continue to do.
5 MilSpouse-Founded Nonprofits that Give Back to the Military Community
Military spouses support their community by going above and beyond to help the others living the military lifestyle. There are many worth MilSpouse businesses supporting that promote everything from fashion to fitness to careers. Check out 5 incredible MilSpouse-founded nonprofits on SpouseLink.
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