Veteran Bowl

Big 10 kids all around me on the sales floor every day who have such a ridiculously different perspective…no effort to try to understand or learn for that matter

I’m interested in trying meditation for mental stability, instead of medication. Are there any resources you’ve used to help support yourself through meditation?

Any quick two month online programs where I could use the remainder of my GI bill for I could get BAH at the online rate.

Anyone from this group heard about Bryce Tech company and McChrystal Group? If so, what are your thoughts?

Has any veteran recently used the GI Bill for a post-graduate certification course? After my MBA I used it for a Cornell grad cert in Strategy. I’m in tech now and eye balling either the Berkeley Hass… more

any veterans currently using their GI Bill?

I’m finding my anxiety is getting bigger as I get closer to starting terminal leave and I still haven’t come close to a job offer.

Is there an easy way to get out of the military early?

How soon can I receive my VA benefits such as my G.I. bill after serving my last day in the military?

Ever had a colleague who was so shocked that you served and then you’re relationship drastically changed?

What's been the hardest part of entering the workforce for you?

Just got promoted to product manager and wanted to pat myself on the back for getting to this level of seniority after years struggling to assimilate. Anyone have difficulty finding a "white coll… more

any Veterans who understand how to grow their linkedin profile?
i just started mine and was hoping i’d have more contacts by now?
i look people up and connect with those i personally know, who’ve i actually m… more

Looking to commission into the United States Army. I’m currently a first year associate at a consulting firm. I was also an intern for the same firm for about 10 months; they’ve invested a lot into me… more

Hello, it’s been over a month since I ETS from the army. It’s been a little hard finding employment since I got out. Can someone give me insight on what helped them after they got out the military? Am… more

Still struggling to balance civilian "etiquette" if you will, with my natural personality, or at least the one I developed being in the military. I know I can be a bit brash at times, or say… more

Hi, new here. Recently (2020) retired from service and looking for employment. I am good at administrative tasks, basic office work, and have some leadership experience. Is there like a magic way to l… more

What was the adjustment period like for you in entering the workforce and did it get much easier over time? How much time?

What's one of the more unexpected resources that you've found available to you in the workplace, or otherwise? Anything out there I should pay attention to taking advantage of in terms of bene… more

I have VA insurance. Is it worth getting company insurance and paying monthly?

Looking to leave tech sales and go back to gov consulting. I’m burned out and want a slower pace to recharge. I’m cleared, so I am interested in what kind of opportunities are out there. Any referrals… more

Anyone exit from consulting to aerospace & defense?

Secret clearance, T20 MBA - still have the itch to be linked to this community in some form, but not sure what type of roles or even companies I should be eyeing.
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Hi, any firms here looking for civil engineers/P.E. For A/E work or capital planning? Husband (military) is retiring and starting to look.

i just got invited to a hog hunt, besides my rifle, ammo and clothes, camelback for water and a couple knives for skinning, two coolers for meat, anything else i might need?
i don’t want to bring too m… more

I was deployed to a combat zone for about 6 months of 2022. My military pay was automatically exempted from federal taxes, but Deloitte's salary matching was not.

Is civilian pay received while in … more

Anyone out there National Guard Special Forces? Curious to know what your training tempo is like

Veterans w family and kids!

Have any of you taken a job w MBB, the $$$, experience, exit opps at the expense of WLB?

Was it worth it?

How tough was it to balance?

Would you do it again?

Happy to give put in a referral for eligible roles at GE Aerospace. Just DM with your background to start the conversation.

Anybody start their own govt contracting firm here? I see a lot of subs on projects at kpmg that are ran by people with the work experience of a manager and have less than 10 employees. I feel like I … more

I’m 30 years old and considering joining the National Guard or Army Reserves. My wife is on board, but I’m afraid of putting my consulting career on hold for a while to do this. Have any consultants o… more

A soldier from my last command took his life at work yesterday leaving behind his wife and young family.

Check up on your people. Keep your friends close.

Received a DM from a Bain Capital head hunter, anyone have experience moving from PMO for tech implementation to PE? My assumption is it will be for an operations role but was rather surprised I got t… more

What are the most valuable and/or overlooked resources for vets trying to start a new small business? (For reference, unrelated to current job and unrelated to military job)

VA loan: looking at purchasing another home to move to - also considering renting current. How is this process? I’ve read about how you can qualify for 2 or 3 permanent residences at a time. This is a… more