Tag Archives: Veteran
If you are not moving forward, you are headed backwards.
With articles circulating like this one in the New York TIMES recently, It Takes a B.A. to Find a Job as a File Clerk, maybe it’s time we all look at this as a wakeup call and take some … Read More
Tagged Job Search, Veteran
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Combat Veterans seeking Mental Health Care
With stories about our active military not seeking care, that leaves the door wide open for Veterans that need mental health care after their service. I spent 20 years in the US Army and am … Read More
Tagged Mental Health, Veteran
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A life worth living.
How does one not think about what happened in Newtown, CT.? My heart, like most of yours, just bleeds for the victims of this senseless crime. We come to work today and try not to wonder if our own kids … Read More
Tagged Job Search, Mental Health, Physician, Veteran
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The Greatest Generation.
When we hear the phrase “The Greatest Generation” we all have a different definition come to mind of who that is. Me, I was born in 1965 and firmly believe that was the best year ever. It was the start … Read More
Tagged Job Search, Mental Health, Pharmacists, Physician, Veteran
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Why treat women Veterans?
I spent some time recently trying to politely address a comment about why VA is spending so much time addressing women’s’ issues. Before I give you my opinion on it, let us look at where I came from. Born in … Read More
Tagged Job Search, Veteran, Women
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Perception versus Reality!
I once heard a joke about perception and reality that explained the difference very well. While I cannot share that joke in this forum, I can share a thought with you. Today we hear something new almost every day. … Read More
Tagged Job Search, Series One, Veteran
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Career “Refresh”- What will you do next?
I recently passed the anniversary of my first career. At the ripe age of 18, I joined the US Army to “Be all that I could be”. It was a huge part of my life. I did not grow up … Read More
Tagged Job Search, Mental Health, Physician, Veteran
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Veteran for Hire!
Riding in a cab from the airport to my hotel in Detroit, I was reminded how blessed I am. I was there to prepare for the big Veteran hiring event and the tone was very quiet. Early Monday morning I … Read More
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Hiring Event Attendance Tips.
If you are a Veteran and have been online in the past month, you have probably heard about the Veterans Hiring Event in Detroit June 26-28. There will also be a Veteran Open House, a completely free event hosted by … Read More
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The Honor of Serving Veterans
Meet Justin… My name is Justin Peters and I am fortunate to be the Healthcare Systems Management (HSM) Trainee at the VISN (Veterans Integrated Service Network) 11 Office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Our network provides oversight and support to seven … Read More
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