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If you have seen a Penn Medicine advertisement lately you may have heard us asking: "What's next?" When a Veteran transitions out of the Military, they ask themselves EXACTLY that - "What's next?" If you are a Veteran, member of the Guard or Reserve, or a Family member, I would like to invite you to join Penn Medicine's growing employee Veteran community. Click the QR code below or message me to connect with a recruiter to discuss the MOS transferrable careers available now at Penn Medicine. #veterans #pennmedicine #whatsnext #veteranfriendly

|| ONE VETERAN'S TRANSITION STORY || Are you thinking of transitioning from military life to a civilian career? Take a listen to Glen Ferrarotto's journey - that wasn't always a smooth ride - and harness his advice! It will give you invaluable insights to navigate your own path. Let Ironside Resources help you get a leg up in your next chapter with confidence. Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/gZz6Dgjb #VeteranSuccess #MilitaryTransition #HarderYouWork #VeteranCapability #FromServiceToSuccess #ironsideresources #SocialEnterprise

"So...... did you like, ever deploy or anything?" I stared back.. unsure what to say. Every time I get asked something like this, I freeze. It's funny, because as a Veteran, it all seems so obvious. How could the rest of the world not know what we do? As protectors of our country, how could people be so oblivious? But I'm sure, if you've served the military in any capacity.. You've had to field questions like this before. I did for 26 years in the Navy, and in the 5 years since. From friends, family, and random people like this girl. So it's really no surprise that when we retire from the military and move on.. It's a little difficult to communicate our skills & strengths. It's hard to know how what we've done translates to civilian jobs. We freeze in interview questions because we have the answers... 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮? 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭? 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘐 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮? So we just answer the best we can. Politely. Quickly. "Yes, I've been deployed." And move on. Moral of the story? It's okay that few people understand what we do. But getting support from those who do get it? From those who have been in uniform, serving our country? It makes all the difference in the world. #military #navy #transition #retirement

🚀 Military Transition Tip 🚀 Military personnel often juggle licenses, registrations, and vehicle titles from various states, but that changes when we leave service. Suddenly, we have 30-60 days to update all our documents to our new home state. On my last day of active duty service, I headed straight to the DMV to switch everything over to South Carolina. It was a significant step in my civilian transition. However, I was shocked to find out the cost! As a civilian, I faced over $1,000 in fees: $250 for road infrastructure, $700+ in taxes, and various other charges. Luckily, by transferring everything over before my official severance date, I paid less than $100. So, if you plan to relocate upon retirement, ETS, or med board, update your documents before your official transition date. It can save you a ton of money and prepare you for what's in store for you as a civilian. Who else has faced these steep post-service fees? Share your tips to help fellow transitioning service members! 💡💸 #MilitaryTransition #VeteranLife #SaveMoney #DMVHacks #CivilianLife

To my active duty fellows, veterans, and military retirees: Today, I bring a question to the table that has been on my mind, and I believe it's worth discussing amongst us who have served. It's about the prospect of continuing to contribute to our military's proficiency and organization, even after transitioning to civilian life. The Question: If you were allowed to keep all your retirement and disability pay, would you consider serving in the Guard or Reserves to help maintain our military ranks' proficiency and organization? This question isn't just about financial incentives or the logistics of balancing civilian life with military commitments. It's deeper. It's about the ongoing connection to the service, the opportunity to mentor the next generation, and the possibility of continuing to contribute to our nation's defense in a meaningful way. Some points to ponder: Mentorship: Your expertise and experience are invaluable. How impactful do you think your role could be in mentoring younger service members? Readiness: With the ever-evolving nature of warfare and peacekeeping, how crucial is the role of experienced servicemen and women in maintaining the force's readiness and adaptability? Community: Serving in the Guard or Reserves offers a unique blend of military and civilian life. How significant is this community aspect to you? I’m genuinely interested in hearing your thoughts, experiences, and whether this is an option you’d find appealing or feasible. Let’s open the floor to discussion. Whether it’s a resounding yes, a hesitant maybe, or a firm no, your insight is incredibly valuable to understanding the broader perspective of our community on this matter. #VeteransDiscussion #MilitaryService #GuardAndReserves #VeteranInsights #MilitaryCommunity #ServiceContinuation #DefenseReadiness #VeteranMentorship #FRAGO22 #FragoFragments

Transition Talks: A Lesson in Flexibility Well, sometimes things just don’t go as planned. We were all set to go live with Transition Talks featuring Henry weinburg, and despite Henry being ready and more than prepared to execute, Mother Nature had other plans. A 45-second delay threw us off, and unfortunately, we had to cancel today’s live session. I know some of you were excited to hear what Henry had to say, but this is how it goes sometimes. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that flexibility is key in the military or civilian life. We roll with the punches and adapt. The good news? You’ll still get the chance to hear Henry's insights! We’re rescheduled for 1400 on November 1st, and trust me, it’ll be worth the wait. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for November 1st! I look forward to having you join us for an impactful conversation then. #TransitionTalks #VeteranSupport #Flexibility #Resilience #CommunitySupport

Leaving Defence isn’t just about swapping uniforms—it’s about stepping away from a built-in, tight-knit community where trust and camaraderie are second nature. Pivoting to civilian life can feel like navigating uncharted waters, and let’s be honest, it can feel daunting. Yes, there might be moments where you feel out of place, but here’s the thing: nothing lasts forever—not the awkward encounters, not the reintegration struggles, and definitely not the sense of being stuck. The key? Just keep showing up. Find communities that align with your new goals, be open to learning, and give yourself the grace to adapt. The same resilience that carried you through your service will carry you now. #Veterans #CareerTransition #Resilience

A lot of transitioning service members ask me why the Reserves? My response is why not the Navy Reserves? All transitioning service members and veterans felt the sense of call to serve their country, for most members that doesn’t just turn off when you get out. Transitioning out of the military is hard because their is a loss of identity, title, and role in one’s life. Even if you have the best job lined up there is nothing that will compare to your time servicing and the experiences that you were able to have. So many service members say that would have stayed on active duty if it wasn’t for this or that (fill in the blank of the various reasons). The Reserves capability, capacity, and opportunities I truly believe takes most if not all of those barriers away. A member doesn’t want to be serving in a full time status anymore? Great the reserves asks you to serve 36 days a year. Need more flexibility of when you’re asked to serve instead of mandated? Flexibility drilling allows you reschedule any drill as long as it works with your command. Your body has physical been affected and you don’t want to continue the wear and tear on it? Members in the reserves will receive both their VA disability compensation and drill pay with their claim only being financially stopped the days they are actively drilling never being asked to go back to their sea going job. I personally believe the reserves is the best kept secret in the Navy for those that feel they can no longer answer the call of active duty but want to continue to make an impact, serve their country, and take care of their family’s well being. I look forward to the opportunity to speak with anyone who has any questions or interest about the Navy Reserves. If this is you or someone you know that could benefit from this in anyway please reach out. #navy #navyreserves #transitioningmilitarymembers #veteranshelpingveterans #careeropportunities

When is the right time to begin planning for when you hang up your uniform and transition to civilian life? Is it 6 months, 12 months, 2 years, 5 years out, or the day you joined? I think one of the scariest things for me, is retiring from a career that has put food on my table for over 20+ years, and no idea on how that will continue without interruption. That's why I am doing something about it now! Just like we learn in the military we can not do it alone, we have to surround ourselves with a great team and we also need to be constantly learning something that makes us better. I did just that...Over the past 5 months or so I have been learning all I can about commercial real estate through a coaching program taught by Jesse Sells and Samuel Sells. I also teamed up with Tony Bozzi and we started our own company Diamond Sharp Capital. No matter what it is you want to do when you get out of the military, the most important thing to do is be prepared! #veterans, #CRE, #multifamily, #realestate, #airforce #military, #retirement, #transitioning

Attention United States Marine Corps service members gearing up for #militarytransition...there are some rule changes you need to know about. The previous timeline for departure from the Marine Corp was 4-14 months. In other words, you had to notify the Corp no earlier than 14 month and no later than 4 months. According to the linked article the following rules have gone in with immediate effect. Marines must now notify: 1️⃣ As early as 18 months 2️⃣ No later than 6 months The article stated two reasons for this change—to add predictability to recruiting and to ensure Marines are ready for their transition. Two associated quotes from the article: "One of the elements of Talent Management is predictability, and to facilitate it for assignments and related actions," the service update message said. "The update to retirement and resignation requests was made to set transitioning Marines up for success as they embark on their next stage of life," Eason said. Be sure to get the word out! 📣 Joe, Cray, Paul, Hunter, Nicholas #transitioningservicemembers #military #marines #transitioningmilitary