Veteran Bowl

Hey all, I’m a former Marine and I’m starting a Wall Hanger company and looking for good suggestions for podcasts or other network/marketing areas that are veteran friendly. Lean startup mode and bootstra… more

Hi guys I'm Amanda and I'm a Navy Veteran still trying to navigate my way through life after getting out.

Anyone go from contracting to GS / GG?

Anyone knows how long it takes upgrading Secret clearance to TS SCI for military personnel?

I was informed by my supervisor last Friday that my years of military management experience would not transfer 1:1 when being considered for a promotion to full project manager, according to the HR re… more

Hello everyone,

Exploring some sound advice before deciding to/not to join the US Army Reserve.

I am a C at Deloitte, up for SC promotion this cycle in Cybersecurity.

Why join?

1. Citizenship - currently a PR
2. Security Clearance /Cyber exposure
3. G.I bill… more

Thinking of joining the reserves, but on the fence because I'm working on a promotion to manager in next 6 months.

Has anybody made the jump? Any career implications?

Advice needed on malingering ARNG Soldier.

I am an NCO with an E-4 in my section who seems to have really learned the system. 60-70% of drills, this SM comes down with a convenient illness or injury the Fri… more

Can you claim stigmatism or worsened eyesight? I’ve always had perfect eyesight but was told in service that I have a stigmatism and was prescribed glasses at one point. My MOS also required me to be … more

There have been a few recent posts about marriage here. How has/did your time in the military impact your marriage? My marriage feels like it’s barely hanging on, and I’d love to do more to strengthen… more

How do layoffs work if you’re on orders (like extended orders - call it 6+ months)?

Does anyone have experience with submitting a disability claim? I ended up not responding (during tax season) and they closed my case. Would it better to appeal or start all over?

In our city, we want to start doing more to support veterans who are experiencing homelessness. What are some tangible ways that you or your community support homeless vets? Anyone here have that stru… more

Anyone at Deloitte in either sales performance or strategy practice here?

I think I’m starting to become depressed with everything happening in my life (don’t want to go into detail). Currently a pilot in the natty guard. If I say something and stop flying for a bit will it… more

What is your experience of the New Year so far? NY's tends to depress me, but this year I've been feeling like a few of the elements I put into place at the end of last year - efforts at more… more

anybody watching football today for their fantasy football super bowl?

I am struggling so hard just got my dd214 and found out my daughter won't have health insurance anymore. I struggle with seizures, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. I have back knee hip and ankle pro… more

Coming here because I know it's not an uncommon struggle for vets. I've been having increasingly frequent thoughts of suicide and just found myself planning a deadline date to make the decisio… more

What are the best veteran-friendly companies? It terms of recruiting, culture, retention, promotion, etc.

It can be any industry or sector.

Looking to get my first real gun safe. Any suggestions? Not high numbers now for things to store. Thanks

Does anyone else enjoy combat video games? I'm sitting here playing Rainbow Six Siege, and my wife is like "why? Didn't you get enough of this oversees?"

Army Veteran here! Aiming to pivot to change management opportunities. Advice or opportunities would be appreciated. Anyone from PwC willing to provide a referral? TY in advance 😊

Is everyone else banking with USAA getting paid 2 days ahead now? I’m used to the early day, but I now have gotten my normal paycheck and VA disability even earlier.

As a reservist, can I do my PHA without going to LHI? I feel like it’s waste, fraud, and abuse of tax payers money to travel farther and to multiple locations on multiple days when I can just do PHA, … more

Hello Everyone! I was wondering if anyone has any advice on upgrading a discharge. I got out on a General- under honorable conditions. I was supposed to be medically retired, but was ad sep instead. I… more

Hello,
I have recently moved to Orlando, FL, I have started Film School, and have been desperately searching for work, preferably remote work since August. I have applied to so many jobs and it is dis… more

Looking to get Rutgers EMBA as a NJ resident, however, my Post 9/11 GI Bill has expired in May 2022.

Any suggestions on how to leverage any veterans education benefits from the state?

What did everyone do yesterday and how many people had positive experiences with family?

What do y’all do to harden your home? Wife kid and I are buying our first house and want to do it right.