When you transition, will you prefer static position in the USA or one with lots of international travel, or even a position overseas?

MAJ Joseph Parker — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 10:56:28 -0500

Service members of my era did not experience the operational tempo of today's service members. We did not spend the time away from home and family, and time away from home under combat conditions, that todays service members are having to commit. How will this experience affect today's veterans, retirees, and service members when they transition? As the CEO international corporation with a strong veterans preference, will we find that most veterans have had their fill of being away from family; that they like frequent travel; or maybe even want an overseas position where they can take their families with them? NOTE: This company doesn't send people to combat zones, so there is no need to speculate on that. Thank you.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2014 7:05 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:05:57 -0400

Mr. Parker; it would depend on where it is. My wife is a professional and I think most people would defer to their spouses after subjecting them to the last 13 years of war. As a LTC in Squadron Command, I am looking at 19 years and wondering those same questions. I'd tell you that my wife has 51% of the vote 99% of the time. Me...Thailand sounds great. Not sure that would work with the Frau however.

Response by SSgt Gregory Guina made Apr 24 at 2014 7:41 PM

SSgt Gregory Guina — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:41:46 -0400

If I could take the family and my daughter could receive the care that she needs then I would be all about taking a position overseas. I think it would be a great experience not only for myself but also for my family.