Veteran Bowl

Any other vets with a PhD? Particularly looking to connect with enlisted to PhD

Hey Team. So I've been consulting a little over a year post MBA - was a Tier 1, up for promotion, doing well but have been on weekend work for the past 8 months.

I think consulting is a fine way to make a livi… more

Looking for Director or VP of Software Engineering roles. Spent 10 years doing SE at consulting firms, then another 2 years as CTO at a startup. Primarily working in TypeScript / React, plus a lot of … more

Anyone have a good resume writer to recommend? Thanks!!

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R&R post.

My classification of big tech from a software engineer recruiting and WLB standpoint:

- IBM/Cisco/Oracle/etc: big Army
basic qualifications, mostly support work

- Microsoft: Marines
Household name recognition … more

Finally seeking therapy after a year of my brain feeling broken from deployment. Turns out it is anxiety, depression, and PTSD. 😵‍💫

I just started my terminal leave and am on boarding with my new company. I’ve already committed to joining the SELRES and plan on using Tricare reserve select. Is there any benefit to keeping my emplo… more

Similar question to the last one, I have one and a half months left of GI Bill. How do I find an certificate program to extract the BAH, or should I do one semester of my community college and then st… more

I used 2/3 of GI bill on MBA. Any worthy 1 year degree programs out there in something like analytics to make the most of what's left? Thought about PMP, but I'm not in Gov't and heard it … more

My husband was in Afghanistan ~2010. We met while active duty in 2011, both honorably discharged in 2012, married in 2015.

We have struggled every day I have known him with his alcoholism and PTSD from what happen… more

Currently transitioning from active duty from JBLM and having issues finding a job (I ETS in a month). I would really appreciate any help if anyone on here has openings!

Hi all,

I'm hoping someone here can point me in direction of any federal govt consulting opportunities.

My background is 7 years of military experience, an MBA, and ~5 years of consulting experience at a T2 fi… more

Does anyone here work at whatnot saw a role and would love to connect or get a referral? Can we do that on here? Is that a weird ask on Fishbowl or is that the point.

Question: Not a great C&P exam for mental health. The lady literally asked me like 3 questions and like zero follow up which threw me off. I tried to highlight my symptoms but don’t think I did as… more

Feeling like I’m in H&S company again because I’m in the big four but non-client facing.

Are there any program management folks here willing to take a look at my resume? I know the job market is tough, but I would like to dial in my resume just in case.

Any tips/reflection from vet consultants who have exited into product management at big tech? (alternatively product ops, product strategy, or other product adjacent roles)? Would love to pick your brains!
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Looking to use my VA loan for a $2m home in Bay Area. Anyone on here done similar? Looking for experience using VA loan in a competitive market and getting approved above VA limit. thanks.

Special forces (18A) looking at getting out and doing project management. I have my PMP, are there any good companies I can do the CSP through to get into an industry and gain some formal civilian exp… more

I recently declined to go to BLC because I felt the timing conflicted with my civilian job because I’m just on boarding onto a new project this week and the projected BLC date is in 2 weeks. I receive… more

A well est. military contractor approached a friend with a consulting opportunity in the human performance arena. He has over 35 yrs military experience to include 10 yrs at the strategic policy level , some wit… more

Long shot, but seeing if anyone is hiring at the manager level in consulting or in a strategy role in industry. I spent quite a few years in special operations, 1 in tech, and coming up on 2 in manage… more

Really enjoyed my time in the Middle East while serving in the Navy (UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, etc.).

What type of jobs / opportunities could allow me to still travel out there, but not permanently relocate? I’ve been… more

I received an offer for GG12 Step 4 role in England. Can anyone share some information on Cost of living and other benefits to consider before accepting the offer?

I'm creating a SkillBridge internship for my company (contracting firm, Northern VA, $30-50M revenue).

Operations Analyst or Specialist are the working job titles, but willing to tweak it based on the individual's desired career … more

Anyone in here doing work in corporate strategy, M&A, or competitive intelligence? If so would you be open to chatting about your job and what the day to day and career path is like?

My mother is 74 yrs old and works full- and my dad passed away in 2021. We tried to get his records from the VA when he was in Vietnam 1968 and 1969 and are unable to get his records bc the VA … more

I was recently hired to work as a RN at the VA HOSPITAL. This is the only place i want to work. Could someone guide me and be willing to look over my requirements and make sure i have filled out t… more

I'm about a month away from starting my Skillbridge and was trying to explore my options through Hiring our Heroes and ended up not getting any offers. I was competitive but ultimately didn't get selected… more

If your spouse currently has GI bill months and you get divorced, do they matriculate back to you and you have to officially transfer them again?

Good evening group! Still Active Duty Army but looking to transition out in the next 18 months. Former Platoon Sergeant, 19D 8 years TIS. Looking to pivot towards the defense contractor field. Any ad… more

Anyone know the average time it may take to hear back from the VA on a mental health claim? Whether that be request to come in for an exam or a decision based off NEXUS letter provided. My tinnitus cl… more

I'm sure it's been asked many times, but here it goes. Need to find someone to take a look at resume and give me tweaks. Prefer an HR or hiring manager. Resume writers seem to be a little off in my opi… more

I did an internship this summer and it went well. First real civilian engagement for a prolonged period of time. How did you guys negotiate what your first job offer? Seems so counterintuitive to anyt… more