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If you could do a mulligan on your transition from military service to civilian employment, what would you like to have had help with? Is there anything you would have done differently?

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The culture at my company has been on a downward spiral for the past few years. I am planning an exit in the next 6 months or so. Who enjoys where they work?

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[SERIOUS] What y'all think about Ashli Babbitt?

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Has anyone been successful negotiating with an employer to recognize 4 years of active duty qualifies as 4 years of work experience?

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It’s hit that point lol

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Which one of you Devil Dogs did it…. I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed but slightly impressed.

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On a scale of 1-10 how tired are you of Vets going on LinkedIn and posting about “military Transition” 2-5 years after getting out? I want to be supportive but I’ve never seen information repackaged … more

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Is it that bad for recruiting ?

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I’m going on 90 days waiting on the VA to approve my claim, looked up the “HAIMS STR REQUEST” is says it’s waiting for on the portal, and googled it. A lot of people on Reddit say they’ve been waiting… more

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For anyone that has gone back into .gov at ~GS-14 level after some post-MBA time in 1st cividiv: how did you align your civilian work with a .gov job from a resume perspective? How has the .gov life b… more

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Has anyone here applied for VA disability recently and could provide some information? Whether applied with VSO help, themselves? Any tips? TY

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Wife is complaining about my snoring again. Any sleep apnea bros have advice on treatments that don't involve the darth vader mask that slowly disintegrates into your lungs? (thank you Phillips)

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Anyone here from Microsoft willing to chat about a position and possibly refer?

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Doing 75 hard for the new year… needless to say 2 gym hazing sessions a day & 5 hrs of sleep didn’t trigger any nostalgia until I had my first cigarette in a long time with my morning coffee…nice … more

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Has anybody used the VA to get a prescription for Wegovy, Zepbound, or another type of weight loss drug? What was your experience?

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Tricare (prime or select) + corporate health benefits. Any experts on how this works and what's the smart way to use both benefits?

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For some odd reason, I really miss the gas chamber, and think about whenever im doing mindless work and am congested….
Anyone else have their mind wander like this?

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Anyone here exit consulting and start a firm of their own in their specialty? Would love to chat if that’s you!

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Are there any private investigators or field investigators that can help me get into the field?
I will have my Criminology and Criminal Justice degree in May, and I really want to get out of my curren… more

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Merry Christmas everyone! Im a recently transitioned navy vet who landed a great role in Amazon Reliability Maintenance Engineering. I am hiring a Maintenance Manager at the Amazon Robotic Fulfillmen… more

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Merry Christmas and happy holidays you animals. This time of year can have some of the highest highs and lowest lows, please make sure you’re reaching out to friends and checking in on them. Message m… more

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Has anyone called it quits on the Reserve or National Guard with 10+ year in to focus on your civilian career?

I recently pivoted into software development and would like to leave and double-down on my new civilia… more

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I cannot fathom how the VA has a perfectly good app and messaging service, yet continue to waste both their and our time calling at random times throughout the day (expecting us to drop everything) to… more

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Anyone here taken the CFA exams? Looking at taking my first in May, but want to see if there are any opportunities for assistance in fees or programs. I’ve heard that gi will cover test fees, but do a… more

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Feeling like I need a planned LOA soon to reset. Finances / budgeting isn’t an issue.

Any of y’all done this before?

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Holy crap. VA just bumped my disability from 10% to 70%. I was NOT expecting that but expecting/hoping for 30%. It’s possible fellas/gals, if you haven’t filed for this or that get on it! I’m using a … more

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For those who went into consulting after the military and then pivoted to something else, what was that something else? 3 years into consulting and feeling the need for either a company, job, or indus… more

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Any reservists or guard people here? Air force reservist, prior army here looking to chat with fellow chair force warriors

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Go Navy! Beat Army!

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Hello friends, I recently received an offer for the Junior Military Officer program with Accenture Any advice on how to be successful? I’ve seen a lot of post with Consultants facing termination or be… more

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Hi! All, anyone willing to offer a referral to EY-Parthenon for a Sr. Director role? Thx!!

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Seeing Gen Z kids praising Bin Laden was not on my 2023 bingo card

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Some days after back-to-backs all day I miss a good old fashioned motor pool Monday

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Getting let go from Accenture Dec 1st, currently in Houston?

Anyone hiring?

TAMU MBA
Construction Management UG from UofH
8+ yr in Oil & Gas EPC
2yr consulting implementation + tech sales.

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Max Uriarte’s latest Terminal Lance comic is brilliant. I think every single GWOT vet has seen or been in at least one of these videos.

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