Tag: Get Schooled
My Struggle to Find My Independence as a Military Dependent
by Tamala Malerk, Guest Contributor
I have always been an independent person.
I babysat and tutored from my early teen years into my twenties for spare...
The Smart Military Spouse’s Guide to Job Hunting While Pregnant
As soon as I got pregnant, we got orders. No big deal, I thought.
I had been very lucky during past PCSes so I thought that I'd...
You Got the Ring – Now What? A Guide for Soon-to-Be...
Welcome to the Thunder Dome, future military spouses.
JK, JK, JK. You’re engaged! Congratulations!
You and your soon-to-be spouse are basically real-life versions of the heart-eyed...
Looking for a Leader? Look for a Military Spouse
by Katie Caruso, Guest Contributor
Military spouses are often described as encouraging, strong and resilient.
Every time I attend a welcome home event or promotion ceremony,...
10 Times a PCS Totally Rescued You
PCSing can be a total pain in the ass, but sometimes a change in scenery is the perfect way to rescue you from a...
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...
How to Go to Grad School Without Losing Your Mind
I registered for my first postgraduate classes and did a silent cheer for myself. I was ready to finally move forward with my professional...
3 Things No One Told Me About Pre-Deployment
by Tamala Malerk, Guest Contributor
When I was shopping for a wedding dress, I tried on dresses ranging in price from $99 to $1,500. I...
52 Goals Week 32: Organize Your Paperwork
I go through phases of super organized and not so organized.
There is no rhyme or reason to it but I will go weeks being...
My Transition From Sailor to Navy Wife Was Tougher Than I...
by Tara Glenn, Guest Contributor
When I got married to my active duty Navy husband, I was already in the Navy Reserves myself and expected marriage...