A Marine staff sergeant inquires: What’s it like out there in the civilian workplace?
Here’s a question from a Best Defender that I answered, but am passing along (with the permission of the sender). I am a Staff Sergeant with 12 years in the Marine Corps whose "fun meter" has bottomed out. I have received a B.S. in Finance and am working on a HR certification. I read your ...
Here's a question from a Best Defender that I answered, but am passing along (with the permission of the sender).
Here’s a question from a Best Defender that I answered, but am passing along (with the permission of the sender).
I am a Staff Sergeant with 12 years in the Marine Corps whose "fun meter" has bottomed out. I have received a B.S. in Finance and am working on a HR certification. I read your post from November 2nd about a former Captain having difficulty with veteran hires and it concerned me. I have spent the last few years preparing myself to separate from active service and am excited about a future working for a company where I can truly feel like my efforts are helping the company succeed. Is the idea that I can leave the military and become an all-star for a company a fantasy in today’s business climate?
My response was that it’s tough out there, but that he might have luck with a company with a reputation for hiring Marines. Suggestions?
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