Veteran Friendly vs Veteran Supportive? Is there a difference?

SSG Izzy Abbass — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:17:39 -0400

Many schools and companies call themselves Veteran Friendly but really shouldn't we be looking for those institutions that our truly Veteran Supportive? Anyone can be friendly. Supportive requires further steps. Here's what we put together for CO-ACME http://www.co-acme.org/#!studentinfo/c1yon and here's an article I wrotehttp://http://www.everyveteranhired.com/just-like-success-in-the-military-success-in-the-job-search-takes-good-intel/ Curious to know what your thoughts are

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2015 2:22 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:22:34 -0400

I agree. "Friendly" & "Supportive" are, definitively different. "Friendly" simply indicates that they are accepting of veterans, whereas "Supportive" indicates they are willing to do whatever they can to help said veteran.

Response by CPT Pedro Meza made Jun 22 at 2015 2:27 PM

CPT Pedro Meza — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:27:05 -0400

SSG Izzy Abbass, I was hired a teacher because I was a veteran and a reserve soldier under the Troops to School program, but was constantly told that I was too strict and put high expectations on my students, and that parents expected that I give their children Love, also that teachers like me should stick to college students or military schools.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 22 at 2015 11:25 PM

PO1 John Miller — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 23:25:20 -0400

Thanks for sharing.