Most of us have been there. In an interview for a job or college and someone asks, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” I’ve always hated that question because I …
Career & Education
Virtual Military Spouse Symposium 2021
MilSpouses – Where were you April 27-29? If you weren’t attending the fifth annual Virtual Military Spouse Symposium, hosted by the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program and the Department of Defense, …
MilSpouse Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Own Business
My dad’s career advice has always been simple and straightforward. “Find something you love to do and then find someone to pay you for it,” he told me often. His belief was …
The Military Spouse Job Search Battle
When I married my sailor almost five years ago, I didn’t want to be defined by his job. It took me a long time to come around to the term “navy wife.” …
New School Year, New School
Every year at the beginning of a new school year military kids throughout the world are starting at a new school. This year is my daughter’s first year to start at a …
Going Back to School as a MilSpouse
As military spouses, we face additional challenges when it comes to continuing our education. Not only do we have to balance home, school, possibly work and family responsibilities, but we also have …