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September 14

4 Steps Every Entrepreneur Can Take to Optimize Their Morning

Entrepreneur. It's a label for myself that I'm still getting used to. But now that I'm working on year 4 of the blog and year 3 of being a full-time copy editor and writer, I guess I should embrace that title, huh? To me, entrepreneurs have always been people with big ideas who take huge risks. And that's not me. I also am an educational consultant and an adjunct faculty member for a graduate school program... so my mornings are super important to me. If they get off on the wrong foot or if I waste time, it means a ton of extra work for me later down the road. I never realized how Keep Reading...

July 6

The Huge List of Scholarships & Grants for Military Spouses

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Thinking about going back to school? As you're doing your research, don't forget the hundreds of grants and scholarships available for military spouses! I've collected quite a few here-- from round-up pages that list tons of scholarships to individual opportunities, there are many options beyond MyCAA. A few suggestions as you wade into the scholarship search: Ask your school directly if they offer any incentives, scholarships, or grants for military spouses. Search locally for scholarships and grants. You'll have the most success winning these where (most likely) application rates Keep Reading...

June 8

16 Free Career Resources for Veterans

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There are so many resources available for veterans and transitioning members of the military that I thought I'd pull some together. Of course, this isn't a complete list-- please feel free to share the resources you've used or know of in the comments! I can't wait to see what you say! Job and Career Search Engines American Job Center: Compilation of private and public programs including Veterans Job Bank, VA for VETS, and Feds Hire Vets. USAJOBS and Feds Hire Vets: The government’s search engine and application portal for federal jobs. EBenefits: A federal website that has a Keep Reading...

October 30

5 Tips for Career-Minded Military Spouses

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Even before I married John and officially became a military spouse, I did something that most military spouses are familiar with: I became jobless. In fact, because of my contract, I ended up resigning from my teaching position months before our wedding-- even though we only moved in together after we put a ring on it. Once we got married, and school started without me, I had an existential crisis because I wasn't working. Statistically, military spouses are chronically unemployed or underemployed and underpaid. (Tweet this!) We move around at the whim of the military, which leaves us with Keep Reading...

July 4

The College Search: Military Style

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I received compensation from Home Front Alliance/ The Edge CCT in exchange for an honest review. I only review and endorse products that I enjoy and believe that my readers will, too. All opinions and goofy comments are my own. Education is a huge topic in the military community... and with good reason. (Not only that, but as a former high school teacher, and now as a university instructor, it's near and dear to my heart, too.) According to Department of Defense statistics, 84% of military spouses have completed some portion of college. That's actually higher than the national average. Keep Reading...

May 12

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Thoughts on the Death of a Student

4 Free Career Programs for Military Spouses

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I had the awesome chance to attend MOAA's Spouse Symposium last week. Maybe you saw my live tweeting and Instagramming! It was pretty epic, I've got to say. My live tweeting, of course! Just kidding. The symposium was amazing. Military spouses are notoriously underemployed, and it's easy to get discouraged. Heck, after just a month of being a military spouse, I felt discouraged about my career. I can't imagine what it must feel like after multiple moves and deployments. Increasingly, more agencies and businesses are trying to make it easier for military spouses to become employed and stay Keep Reading...

March 26

How I Lost Myself While Working from Home (and How I Found Myself Again!)

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My friend, Miranda from Hurry Up and Wait, posted an article not too long ago where she wondered where all of the "personal" posts have gone on blogs. Take a second to read it-- it's a fast, poignant piece and a lovely blog. And I realized, it's been a long time since I've wrote something totally personal. Usually I try to infuse my experiences and personality into my posts (like What I've Learned in 6 Months of Being a Military Spouse) and I've actually been thinking about writing this post for awhile. But thanks, Miranda, for the inspiration and jolt to actually click publish and do Keep Reading...

August 13

4 Myths Job-Seeking Veterans Should Ignore

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The military offers great opportunities for thousands of individuals; unfortunately, when these individuals leave the military, they can sometimes have a difficult time transitioning back into civilian life. One of the keys to making this transition easier is to refrain from becoming overwhelmed with searching for a job. Individuals should always do their best to achieve their goals; however, they should also realize that finding their dream job is not an easy process. There are many myths associated with searching for a job, but once you understand the truth behind these myths, you will be Keep Reading...