Emily King, Vice President of Military Transitions, is a nationally recognized expert in the transition of military veterans to the civilian workforce. She is the author of the first ever guide for civilian organizations, “Field Tested: Recruiting, Managing & Retaining Veterans” (AMACOM 2012), and sits on the board of advisors for the G.I. Jobs Military Friendly Employers Top 100. Ms. King is a hi...
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  Joe Quits His Job: A Cautionary Tale of Transition
by Emily King - Apr, 2012
This is a true story. A career military officer – let’s call him Joe for simplicity’s sake – retires after 20 years of service with a valuable and highly marketable skill set. Joe receives several offers early in his job search. He accepts one based on his interest in the work, the small size of the company (that would allow him to grow with it), and salary among other factors. Two months into his employment Joe is happy with ...
 
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