I occasionally and casually look up people from my past using various search engines and social media platforms. I mean, who doesn't like to know what their high school archenemy is up to decades … [Read more...]
10 Things Working Military Spouses Do
Not too long ago, being a Military Spouse with a career was kind of like being a unicorn. They sounded pretty magical, but had anyone ever really seen one? Over the past few years, however, … [Read more...]
Military Spouse Entrepreneur Spotlight: Jessica Bartram of Fayetteville Hypnosis
Editor’s Note: Military Spouse Entrepreneur Spotlight is a monthly Q&A designed to celebrate the successes and acknowledge the challenges of a military spouse entrepreneur. In the past, we … [Read more...]
31 Things to Do When You’re Facing Job-Search Misery
When my spouse and I got married I was able to convert my job to a telecommuting position which was super awesome since we were only at our first duty station for a very short time. And then when we … [Read more...]
3 Things You May Not Be Doing for Your Career During a PCS
There are arguably few acronyms in the military vernacular that strike more fear into the heart of a career-minded military spouse than PCS. I mean, the constant moving is why military spouse … [Read more...]
How I Developed a Successful Portable Career
by Danielle Tenconi, Guest Contributor One of the biggest challenges I have faced as a military spouse is career portability. Having a career is super important to me, but military life has not … [Read more...]
When You Have a Teaching Degree, But No Classroom
Teaching was my passion long before I met my spouse. I rejoiced when I was told way back in 2009 that is was a great choice, since it traveled so well for military spouses. In fact, teachers or other … [Read more...]
Why Military Spouses Are Afraid to Chase Their Dreams
Here I am again: your friendly career cheerleader. You know, the one who is always telling you to call your challenges “realities” and encouraging you to learn to work through them. I want you to … [Read more...]
Military Spouse Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lauren Nygard of Lauren Nygard Photography
Editor’s Note: Military Spouse Entrepreneur Spotlight is a monthly Q&A designed to celebrate the successes and acknowledge the challenges of a military spouse entrepreneur. In the past, we … [Read more...]
How to Calculate the Cost of Being a Stay-at-Home Spouse
I am a stay-at-home spouse and have been for a few years. Apparently I’m in good company: a recent Pew Trust analysis of government labor data says that this trend is on the rise in America and 29% of … [Read more...]