My husband is retiring from the military soon, and while that sounds like he's ancient or something, he's not. Twenty years goes fast, believe me, especially when you signed up at 18. So, we're off to the military's set of briefings for the retiring and/or separating military member. The AF is enlightened enough to let spouses attend (stops all that “So what did they tell you, honey?” for the poor military person). I've sat through VA briefings, medical briefings, state briefings, and educational briefings today. Tomorrow, I get to sit through resume writing. That should be a kick for me, considering I haven't worked in a while.
Not that any of this relates to writing. Except for one thing: I do not like getting up early, showering, putting on clothes, fixing my hair, and going out into the world. I prefer getting up early, getting my coffee, and plopping in front of the computer. So I better get damn busy selling some books, because I sure as hell don't relish the alternative.
Hawaii weather report: rain, rain, and more rain. Gloomy, gray, icky. Stay home. Don't come visit us for another month.
Hey Lynn,
I’d be careful about what they (the military) tell you about resume writing. I get to write Otto’s resume every few years and the information the company’s want varies and differs from year to year. I’d check with places like Monster.com… 😉 or check with the U.S. Department of work???? oh well, I know I got that one wrong LOl oh yea, Labor
Will you stay in Hawaii after his hitch is done?
It’s the new military, Cyn! 🙂 They are up to date and modern in their TAP now. It’s amazing. Their resume writing classes are done by a contracted HR specialist from an outside company and all the info is current. And they do tell you to tailor the resume to the job. In fact, the TAP book that we all get (it’s a workbook with samples, etc) is done by the Dept of Labor. Today was very enlightening.
We don’t know where we’ll go, Terry. We want to stay in Hawaii, but it depends on the job situation. OTOH, Hawaii is a full employment state. We have 2.4% unemployment, which they consider to be full employment. Theoretically, jobs are available. 🙂