PCSing can be a total pain in the ass, but sometimes a change in scenery is the perfect way to rescue you from a totally messed up situation, especially self-inflicted ones. You Offended Your … [Read more...]
What to Do When Your Boss Rejects Your Work-From-Home Proposal
I lost my dream job when my husband received his orders. I worked at the same boutique PR firm for more than 5 years, which allowed me to receive a couple promotions within the company, not to … [Read more...]
52 Goals Week 25: Welcome a New Military Spouse to Your Neighborhood or Base
My husband and I recently hopped over the 2-year hump at our current duty station. We’re at this weird gray area where we honestly don’t know how long we’re going to be here. There is a rumor that … [Read more...]
Why Moving Your Pet Overseas May Be a Pain
Getting a dog helped me survive my first deployment as a military spouse. My sweet, funny little ball of fur was the living, breathing reason I needed to get up, pull up my big girl panties, and … [Read more...]
15 More Ways the Movers Make Us Crazy
So, our movers sure do pack some crazy stuff using nutty strategies. But moving with the military is so much more than a live plant packed, dirt and all, in a box with our white linens. Let’s … [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 to Find Out What Life Is Really Like at Your New Duty Station
When you PCS, finding a new home is half the battle. Yes, the neighborhood, schools and distance to your workplace for you and your spouse are all critical details, but that doesn’t really give you a … [Read more...]
The 23 Worst Things Our Movers Have Ever Packed
Moving. Almost never a pleasant or fun task. Lucky for us military spouses, the military movers are sure to pack up some delightful items and create hilarious stories to share with our friends … [Read more...]
Should You Search for a Job When You’re Facing a PCS?
Moving has been reported as one of the most stressful occurrences during a person’s lifetime. There is a fear that forms when you have to pack your belongings in boxes and sending it off somewhere … [Read more...]
What Happens to My Netflix When We Move Overseas?
After hearing the news about Netflix cracking down on users accessing their service via VPNs (read: virtual private networks…the tech work-around many overseas families use to access their U.S. … [Read more...]