As a veteran, have you found it harder to find and keep a job on the job market...???

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 04 May 2014 15:11:05 -0400

As a veteran, have you found it harder to find and keep a job on the job market...or do you think you are being somewhat discriminated because you are a veteran or a disabled veteran? Your thoughts or experiences please.

Response by PV2 Michael Reidout made May 4 at 2014 3:55 PM

PV2 Michael Reidout — Sun, 04 May 2014 15:55:59 -0400

yes. Because of all my injuries and what I was told while I was being discharged -- after I got out, there was not much for me to do since I was told I could never work at the C.I.A or do anything like this - including Security.

Response by SGT Shon D. Hill made May 5 at 2014 3:53 AM

SGT Shon D. Hill — Mon, 05 May 2014 03:53:12 -0400

I'm finding it difficult to blend in well with many people. My current job is ok, but I'm having severe problems with PTSD right now, so I'm headed off to VA once again to work on that. I fear I may not find my place out here in civvy land :(

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2014 12:04 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 May 2014 12:04:15 -0400

I am finding it difficult to find a job... they all ask if you are a veteran ( allegedly to claim veterans' preference), but when they find out you are a veteran. They tell you, "You are not qualified" for the position.

Requirements for a given job where a US Citizen or Naturalized Citizen, HS Diploma/ GED or Higher. Nothing more. So how is it that a US Born Native, Veteran, with an AS, BS, and and MS cannot get a stupid job that requires just a pulse?

Response by SGT Seth Wardell made May 6 at 2014 12:47 PM

SGT Seth Wardell — Tue, 06 May 2014 12:47:42 -0400

It seems to be one of those 'it depends who you are talking to' things. There are places where veterans status help, Gov't, defense contracting or going through one of the Veterans Hiring initiatives. If you are just answering job ad's or going through someplace like Monster.com or Indeed.com, then corporate recruiters might shy from a veteran.

Possibly the best solution is to take a look at the many programs that exist to help veterans specifically, and see if one of them will suit your needs.

Response by TSgt Mark Vaughn made May 6 at 2014 1:34 PM

TSgt Mark Vaughn — Tue, 06 May 2014 13:34:35 -0400

I was able to pick up a Government job after retiring but it is far below my skill set. The problem is that all the jobs across the country that are equal to my skill sets do not pay moving expenses or PCS. Retirement pay sucks and disability is worse because they take it from your retirement pay. I have a large family so we can't afford to move across country and have 2 mortgages. It's frustrating and to be honest I'm scared to go into the public sector for jobs because I don't know about the job security out there...