Posted on Jun 5, 2015
Sgt Alec Andrest
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I was very fortunate after coming home to find a career as a Financial Planner. I've hired 2 other Vets this year and placed 4 others with different companies they were better suited for.
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CPT Jack Durish
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I have worked at several careers since "transitioning". Even in retirement I began a new one as a full time author. All were challenging. All offered varying degrees of financial reward and satisfaction. However, none served "a higher purpose" than my military service. I never expected that any could...
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Capt Seid Waddell
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Yes, medical product development and medical research.
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GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad
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Yes, I have found that that "higher purpose" in my job with the DHS Office of Inspector General.
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Have you found a career that serves a higher purpose since transitioning?
Sgt Alec Andrest
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I fear my question was structured poorly. I wasn't implying that being in the military didn't serve a higher purpose or that a new career could exceed it. I think a lot of men lose their sense of purpose after the military and it contributes to the 22 a day we're losing to suicide. I think the VA and other organizations alike are phenomenal but, there's a disconnect between finding Vets a job and finding Vets a career or calling. I don't think any of us consider what we did a "job" as it was more of a calling or a duty.
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WO1 Tony Dulake
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If you know of any vets I have work for them here in the United Kingdom.
The work is for international security and if you need anymore information please contact me on +44 [login to see] 5
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PO1 John Miller
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I work for a defense contractor supporting the National so in a way I'm giving back to my country!
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