There’s a lot of truth to the idea that our responsibility as military leaders goes beyond training our Soldiers to be good Soldiers. I am of the firm belief that we also have an obligation to make them better men/women, better fathers/mothers, and better citizens that will contribute with a lifetime of service, even outside the military.

Be sure to pass on this article from Business Insider.

The Bottom Line is a tough fact to accept:

Veterans often feel entitled to a well-paying job following active duty and
don’t do enough to prepare for the reality they will face after transitioning.

Here are some takeaways that service members at ALL RANKS could benefit from refining before they depart:

• You Can’t (or Won’t) Accept That You’re Starting Over
• You Don’t Know What You Want to Do
• You Believe You’re Unique (Just Like Everyone Else)
• You Didn’t Prepare For The Interview

“Thank You For Your Military Service – Now Here Are 9 Reasons Why I Won’t Hire You” by Sultan Camp was published by Business Insider on January 3, 2014.