Last year, the Army announced its new initiative to provide workspace for military spouses, complete with comfy chairs, desk space and reliable Wi-Fi. The initiative is part of growing efforts across the branch to provide more stable working conditions for military spouses, who often have difficulty finding work through frequent moves. It’s no secret that … Continued
Five years ago, Amazon committed to employing 25,000 military spouses and veterans in the United States by 2021. As of February 2021, they employ over 40,000. One military spouse is helping them go even further. Beth Conlin is the Senior Program Manager for Military Spouses for Amazon. It isn’t just a job for her — … Continued
Getting a job isn’t the easiest thing in the world. Getting a job as a military spouse is a whole ‘nother ball game. You can have every imaginable qualification and skill, but when you announce you’re married to someone in the military, most interviews shudder to a halt. Most employers simply don’t want to hire … Continued