Veteran Bowl

Can someone share how you cope with PTSD in a "high performance" workplace? I can't just leave meetings or walk off the client site because deliverables need to get done and we don't… more

How much does VA disability factor into your retirement plans?

I’m fortunate to have a high rating (by fortunate - I mean the VA recognizes my disabilities are connected; I’d love to “not” have them), but still work full-tim… more

Good morning! So I applied for a job, interviewed (it went great) but didn’t get the job. Said they picked someone who’s experience fit closer. A new job was open for about a week and I got an email f… more

What military discounts do you use the most at retail stores, restaurants, etc.?

Does anyone have any remote opportunities? Or hybrid in the Denver, Colorado area?
Looking for temp to perm role. I have a significant project management background in various verticals such as health… more

Anyone on the west coast ever sought treatment from Solara Mental Health (San Diego) for Veterans? What was your experience?

I am looking to speak with hiring managers with urgent/quick-hire vacancies. I left my job in the legal industry in February to transition into a business-focused role. Unfortunately, current market instability caused the role I accepted to be canceled.

I am op… more

Is an expired secret clearance good for anything?

What’s the best way to check if my clearance is still active?

Whenever I read a headline about someone getting arrested or committing a crime and they're mentioned as being a veteran I have to wonder if this creates false stereotypes of vets in general. What… more

Do yall pay for Veterans Advantage / VetRewards?
They charge $60/yr or $10/mo for discounts.

Has anyone found a good support group or network outside of the VA for PTSD and service-related mental health issues?

I serve in the Army Reserve and contribute a portion of my drill pay each month to my TSP. Do my contributions to the TSP limit my ability to contribute to my firm’s traditional 401(k) or can I theore… more

What can you do with 3 months left on the post 9/11 GI Bill? I have my bachelors and might look towards a masters. My assumption is I’ll be covered for one semester and then that’s it. Is that right?

I'm really interested in VA loan assumptions, but can't find anyone who has done one. I'm looking to sell and have a 3% loan. The guy looking to buy from me is also a veteran.

Has anyone on… more

Does anyone have any remote / in person opportunities in the Greenville area?

Tired of consulting. Currently a SA and medevac det commander in the guard.

Currently around 150K would be looking for a good increase… more

There are plenty of reasons given for the high rate of divorce among military members, but what is your opinion? Being divorced myself (while enlisted) I can't say if the military contributed to t… more

Can anyone comment on Booz Allen Hamilton salary ranges?

More specifically Agile Business Analysts in the VA & DC area? 8YOE projected range is between 110k - 166k

Hello Friends, I’m posting this to reach out for referrals in the Houston area. Finding a job has been quite challenging after getting out of the army. The experience I’ve obtained has been in logisti… more

Anyone else feel that pay while on active duty should be tax free?

Tax question: has anyone here done the capital gain exclusion on the sale of a home using the suspension of the 2/5 year rule for the home ownership/residence test?

Is there any employment help for disabled vets with big gaps in employment out there? My husband is a disabled navy vet and has been unemployed for about 6 years due to familial emergency. No one is e… more

What was your biggest takeaway from life in the military?

I feel like the news is always hyping up situations that are less serious, like the U.S. going to war with China. When I was in the Navy, our CO was very casual about our relations and their "int… more

Smdh. So I’m overseas working with my offshore development team. Some of them took interest in my time in the army and had fun sharing stories to them. Then randomly later on my dev lead goes “did you ever … more

Newly separated from the Army and having a hard time adjusting back into civilian life. Everyone says it just takes time but I feel really lost. Thinking about finding a new hobby or activity outside … more

Wanted to ask some veterans here. I am considering joining the Army as an officer, what are some potential important reasons I SHOULDN'T join.

During your time in the service, were you ever tasked with an assignment or mission that you morally disagreed with but had to do anyway? How did you cope with it later and does it still affect you to… more

Has anyone here filed for the 3M lawsuit against their earplugs? I was thinking about it but never followed through. Wondering if those affected will actually see any money from it?

Submitted a claim for tinnitus about 3 weeks ago and attached medical records showing I went to BAS when I was in service complaining of ringing in my ears. Mind you that was after my 2nd deployment a… more

Hi everyone! I’m looking for new role. Any suggestions on who’s hiring? Appreciate any referrals you may have. Navy veteran, if that helps. Thanks in advance!

Has anyone dealt with a VA Loan over $2m? Talked to a lender today and she wasn’t sure if I could go above $2m. And was also talking about having reserve requirements (40 months of payments across all… more

I have a close friend (more like family) who is a heavy drinker and has been diagnosed with PTSD as a retired Navy veteran. To my knowledge he doesn't seek any additional support, but I know he us… more

Just keep the flag lowered all the time. There's enough kids murdered at schools via mass shootings it'll cover 365 days a year.

With all the talk about disability budget cuts, I'm wondering how everyone feels about the disability program in general. Has it changed your life after getting out of the service? Do you think so… more

Anyone here at Guidehouse and willing to have a conversation regarding work scope? Looking at a few roles and want to be sure the work is in line with what I am looking for before I ask for a referral… more