Veterans’ unemployment outpaces civilian rate

Very true, my welding experience and qualifications outside the Navy meant nothing to civilian jobs. I found one that actually accepted my time, but still had to qualify with them to get the job.

Excellent advice, take the best job offered, prove yourself and you will advance or develop a resume that private industry understands. I retired as an E-9 specializing in telecommunications and electronics, as an entry level. In five years my pay increased by five times and became the Director of Training.

This should not be happening! It breaks my heart!