Breaking Down the Civilian Workplace: Why, Where & How Veterans Struggle (no tips)
The military environment—and the overall culture of the military—is drastically different from non-military workplaces and civilian employment. It can be a challenging for many Veterans to perform their best in a regular 9 to 5 after the Military. These challenges often persist for years and even decades after discharge, as Veterans struggle, jump from job […]
Critical Tips If You Are Struggling with Civilian Life
Adjusting to civilian life can be a challenging experience for decades, it’s not just a process that occurs within the first few years after discharge. The various life stressors triggered by challenges to adapt to different milestones and challenges that come up in your personal and work life. While the military offers a structured environment […]
Increasing Self-Awareness To Better Navigate Workplace Politics, Conflicts, Etc.
Veterans often possess a strong sense of self-awareness due to their training and experiences in the military. However, transitioning to civilian life—and the workforce—can bring new challenges that may require different self-awareness skills. Self-awareness involves the ability to recognize and understand your own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, but it goes beyond this, too. It involves […]
How To Manage Civilian Workplace Conflicts
Your job may be a significant source of stress and anxiety. Many people, veterans and civilians alike, will tell you that dealing with co-workers and supervisors is a top stressor at work. They often wish they could be left alone to do their job without the workplace drama, arguments, passive-aggressiveness, and what feels like constant […]