MOAA's Never Stop Serving Podcast
Why the First Job Rarely is a Fit with Katie Spinazzola & Alfredo Torres
So, you've transitioned from the military, and you've landed your first job; life is great! You are on your way to settling into another fantastic career beyond the boots... right?
Well... maybe not...
Roughly 44% of veterans leave their first civilian job within a year of employment, according to Hiring Our Heroes’ Veteran Employment Survey: Understanding the Challenges and Creating Long-Term Opportunities for Veteran Employees. Although the reasons for leaving their job varied, 31% indicated that they accepted their first job to make ends meet and never intended to stay. Another 30% left due to finding a better job, while 19% left because the job did not align with their expectations.
Listen to Olivia Nunn speak to the Virginia Department of Veteran Services experts Katie Spinazzola and Alfredo Torres talk about why your first job may not be a good fit and what to do about it.
So, you've transitioned from the military, and you've landed your first job; life is great! You are on your way to settling into another fantastic career beyond the boots... right?
Well... maybe not...
Roughly 44% of veterans leave their first civilian job within a year of employment, according to Hiring Our Heroes’ Veteran Employment Survey: Understanding the Challenges and Creating Long-Term Opportunities for Veteran Employees. Although the reasons for leaving their job varied, 31% indicated that they accepted their first job to make ends meet and never intended to stay. Another 30% left due to finding a better job, while 19% left because the job did not align with their expectations.
Listen to Olivia Nunn speak to the Virginia Department of Veteran Services experts Katie Spinazzola and Alfredo Torres talk about why your first job may not be a good fit and what to do about it.