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This is Ironside Resources first push into the #Victorian #Civil #Infrastructure #Labour #Market. We're now moving into other States and Territories as #Australia's only #Veteran owned, #Female run #certified #social #enterprise connecting #ourADF skills to #Australian #Industries. For all you #Labour #Hire needs across #Defence, #Mining, #Civil #Infrastructure and more, look no further than Ironside Resources. Rowena Ferrarotto #veteranemployment

Everyone says we need to do more… but what can we do? As a disabled veteran myself: Reach out to state and federal govt representatives and future candidates and inform them of the lack of care from the VA. Demand better accountability, better funding (with budgeting and reporting requirements), faster services, and more locations. Volunteer. Get connected with Veteran organizations: ask what they need to support more veterans more often. Tell your health professionals to get involved with more veterans. Ask your company about sponsorship programs to veterans or vet programs. Go to your city and county and demand more. We can no longer sit by and expect the govt, it’s agencies, or organizations to do it on their own. They need more hands available!! Find some Veterans and find creative ways to support them. I think it’s better to donate or give time, energy, money, and resources directly to veterans, or indirectly (but with as few hands, steps, or middlemen as possible between the veteran and you)…

5 1/2ish years ago I left the military/government world where I had worked directly for the Commanding Officers of various Navy and Marine Corps units for 14 or so years. 4 1/2ish years ago I started working in tech. I am reminded, on a daily basis, the vast differences between these 2 worlds. I find it interesting that I still compare what happens now (the request/ask/expectation/response) with what the counterpart would be if I was still working within the military world. The idiosyncrasies of both are unique and fascinating. I also find my response both frustrating and ridiculous at times, depending on the situation. One thing remains the same though, regardless of industry, company, position, or job title…connection. I love seeing the human connection between coworkers, colleagues, people who have worked together remotely for years but finally meet in person, those who used to work together at a company (/military unit) and are reunited at a new company, the reaffirmation of a bond that has nothing to do with work, the suggestions for non-work related products because of something we talked about while having lunch together, the being able to ask for help from a coworker from a different team…the list goes on. I’ve gotten to see this daily from the start of my career, regardless of the industry my employer was/is part of. I know most people have seen this and it’s not unique to me…it’s the opposite; it’s probably one of the most common things we share. And I love that this is the one thing that unites my work experience across different industries.

Find Your Passion: Discovering Meaningful Work and Service Regardless of your profession or role, finding fulfillment in your work is essential. Join us as we explore the importance of doing what you love and serving others. Learn valuable lessons from the military and uncover your true calling. #FindYourPassion #MeaningfulWork #ServiceMatters #WorkFulfillment #DiscoverYourCalling #MilitaryInspiration #WorkLifeBalance #PurposeDrivenCareer #FollowYourPassion #ServingOthers

Find Your Passion: Discovering Meaningful Work and Service Regardless of your profession or role, finding fulfillment in your work is essential. Join us as we explore the importance of doing what you love and serving others. Learn valuable lessons from the military and uncover your true calling. #FindYourPassion #MeaningfulWork #ServiceMatters #WorkFulfillment #DiscoverYourCalling #MilitaryInspiration #WorkLifeBalance #PurposeDrivenCareer #FollowYourPassion #ServingOthers

As a Navy veteran of the immediate post 9/11 era, every Veterans Day is an opportunity to consider my experiences and glean a lesson or feeling of gratitude towards my country and the benefits of military service. This year I recognized my Navy service immersed me in the most authentic and tolerant community of people I’ve ever been around before or since. Sailors and Marines from all walks of life and every identity you could imagine. Like all of humanity, everyone was flawed and everyone was incredibly unique. This being the Navy, most were sleep-deprived, nearly everyone was cynical to a point (the Navy is a giant bureaucracy after all), and the concept of ‘hurry up and wait’ was a way of life, not an occasional annoyance. People who bickered about everything for seemingly every moment I had serving alongside them worked alongside one another without fail and often in incredibly challenging conditions, solving nasty problems and facing them head-on. Then they returned to denigrating each other’s taste in music, partners, or Halo/Madden skills. People who could not be more different (a pious Mormon and a perpetually foul-mouthed car thief given the classic ‘military or prison’ choice by a Boston judge) becoming the best of friends. The humbling sensation of being 19 and watching someone barely older than you perform a complicated series of tasks with total mastery (like performing vital maintenance on a jet engine) and then seeing them skillfully teach others, including people more than a decade older than them, without the older people feeling put-upon or inferior. It is harder and harder to find places in American life where so many kinds of people in a work or life setting are lumped together and have to work together outside of comfort zones and self-selected ideological or cultural bubbles. Where people of different skills, education levels, and experiences work togther in unison towards a common purpose. We need more of that.

TREASURED MOMENTS 🙏💚🙏 We all have treasured moments in our lives and careers.This is the pinnacle of my career's treasured moments (not career goals). Being the Commanding Officer's driver of the Second Royal Pacific Island Regiment (2RPIR, Moem Barracks), is a daunting task. Time punctuality, dress code, military protocols, military VIP protocols, civilian VIP protocols, vehicle preparedness and cleanliness, daily situational awareness and alertness, commanding officer's leisure time, personal family obligations, family time and moments, wife and kids needs and wants, household needs and wants, household chores, yard cleanliness, limited family time, on call 24/7, coming back home late (2200hrs, 2400hrs, 0100hrs, 0300hrs or even the morning of next day) and limited sleep and hangover 🤦😀😀. To personally rub shoulders with prominent figures, people of high status, influential people, PLWD, marginalized groups and all walks of life people, I had come to understand and learned a lot in life. Whatever we do in life, do it with love, passion and determination. Love the job that you do and not the package that's attached with it and you'll see that the daunting task is just a minor obstacle. SERVICE BEFORE SELF. Perform your job or duties with pride even though things don't seem to fall on your track MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE!! Try not to always manage individual beings, but manage individual PERSPECTIVES and see how successful you'll become in your role. 🫡🫡

🚨 HAPPENING DECEMBER 4TH! 🚨 Calling all #militaryspouses: Have you ever wondered if a work-from-home job is the right fit for your lifestyle and career goals? Do you need help figuring out where to start? I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be part of the Virtual Military Spouse Work From Home Panel on December 4th, 1 - 3 PM! Alongside two other military spouses, I’ll be diving into the realities of remote work—what’s great about it and the challenges you might face. From my own experience: ✅ The good: Flexibility! a Remote position has given me the ability to support my spouse's career while building my own. 💡 The not-so-good: It takes time to figure out if remote work aligns with your goals. Plus, staying motivated and setting boundaries in a home environment can be challenging—but completely manageable with the right strategies. We’ll share tips, experiences, and resources to help you decide if remote work is your next career move! 👉 Ready to join us? Register here: https://lnkd.in/exe49wt5 Don’t miss this opportunity to get inspired and take the next step in your career journey! 👩💻 #MilitarySpouse #RemoteWork #WorkFromHome #CareerSupport #MilitarySpouseCareers #ShiningTheLightForOthers #FlexibilityAtWork #CareerJourney #Networking #WorkLifeBalance #EmpowermentThroughWork #SpouseSupport #MilSpouseCommunity

When I joined the U.S. Army several years ago, I had two goals in mind. I wanted to serve in meaningful ways, and I wanted to find myself. As a result, I spent a vast majority of my military career serving military connected victims and survivors of sexual violence. Following my retirement, my goals remained virtually the same, but I added an additional goal. I challenged myself to understand my why, or to at least be more intentional with that understanding. Since then, I’ve pivoted several times, but my goals remained intact. Each pivot provided SO many opportunities, which were instrumental to my growth. ✔️The opportunity to learn from so many amazing individuals and organizations. ✔️The opportunity to share what I’ve learned with others, individuals and organizations alike. ✔️The opportunity to forge relationships with like-minded people and organizations who are aligned with serving a similar cause. ✔️The opportunity to learn more about my why. All in all, it’s been a 30 year journey. It’s been turbulent at times, but the positive experiences far exceed the negative. I wake up each day, focused on my why, because it’s the one goal that keeps me focused on all the others.