When military retirement comes, we often hear that it’s the military spouses' turn to dive into their careers and that the sky’s the limit. However, transitioning into a career isn’t that simple. Some spouses have never had a career, or they left their careers decades ago, making it difficult to know where to begin. Many find themselves struggling to figure out what they want to do or how to re-enter the workforce. Additionally, earning potential might not be the same, and starting over can be daunting.
As a military spouse of twenty-one years whose husband retired 18 months ago, I still struggle to find a stable career. Despite having had work opportunities over the years, maintaining a career while constantly moving, raising a family, and supporting my husband’s military career was incredibly challenging. I had paying jobs but I spent more time volunteering when I couldn't get a job than actually getting paid to work. My career path has never been straightforward, and retirement has added another curve, making it even more challenging to navigate and find stability in my professional life.
Nikki Harrison: I support a movement to support military spouses’ careers after military retirement and make that transition easier.
Jennifer Barnhill, MPA, great article.
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"After suffering bouts of unemployment and a lack of retirement savings, when military spouses are at the point where we get to have 'our turn' professionally, it may be too late to make up for lost time and we may be too focused on everyone else to notice what we’re giving up."
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Now It's Our Turn: Does Military Retirement Give Spouses a Real Chance at Careers?
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8moThis is good to know, thanks for sharing! I'll have to pass it down to other folks.