Posted on May 10, 2016
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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As you know we just had Military Spouse Appreciation Day recently!

THANK YOU MILITARY SPOUSES!

This question is for the military family members - if your spouse isn't on RP then service members and veterans how did your spouse maintain a career as a military spouse?

What are some pointers and advice you can provide for other RP Member Spouses and Families?
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Nancy Cross
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Whew ! This is tough !!! I am a licensed photographer and every move I must start all over . I have to down size my studio before each move and then re build it . It's tough I won't lie . Getting clientele at a new duty station is never easy . The best trick I have found is start advertising a couple months out. Plan a special for when I get there . And be active in the community . Sitting around moping is a no go. You have to adapt and overcome all obstacles just as your spouse will .
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Nancy Cross
Nancy Cross
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LTC Yinon Weiss - Cross creations photography on face book and http://www.crosscreationsphotography.weebly.com :)
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Nancy Cross
Nancy Cross
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs - Done ! Thank you :)
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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Nancy Cross Awesome - thank you! Checked it out - very nice website! Thank you for sharing with RP Members!
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SGT Robert George
SGT Robert George
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It makes great sense
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Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM
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I would not know Sir, but I do know that you have a keeper!
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CPT Joseph K Murdock
CPT Joseph K Murdock
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I am lost lol
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Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM
Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM
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Not really both he and his wife are :keepers they are awesome together!
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CPT Joseph K Murdock
CPT Joseph K Murdock
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For a moment I thought you were flirting with me............. SIGH......... LOL
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SFC Josh Billingsley
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My wife was very up front with her employers during interviews that we only expected to be in any given location for 3 years. With the change in frequency of tenure at most positions these days, most didn't have a problem with it
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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SFC Josh Billingsley Thanks for sharing your experience with the RP Group!
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SGT Robert George
SGT Robert George
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The frequency thing you mentioned seems to be a lot more common probably because of the lack of benefits or pay but you just dont see as many people staying with the same company or job 20 to 30 yrs.
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