I went to a Veterans Brown Bag Luncheon yesterday and was amazed.
I've been considering going back to work and trading some hours for dollars. I've been fortunate to duplicate my military income between my retirement and e-commerce business, but I'm looking to make more, as some of you know after losing my last remaining elders(mother and great aunt) this past year, my brother is not in great health (hospitalized nearly every month)...and it takes a lot out of me to try to assist him. So, I interviewed with a company that I liked with a modest starting pay, but with incentives it has the potential to nearly double. This was early last month and the person interviewing me said they will be starting me on the higher end of the beginning salary ($7000 difference in my favor).
Anyway, at this luncheon the fellow Veteran in front of me happens to golf with the individual I am waiting on a second interview with...and the Veterans Rep that was giving the presentation is actually friends with the HR person that interviewed me. He also stated he could actually network with her and write a VA OJT Contract with them (a benefit I had completely forgotten about).
Coincidence? Not! Definitely a Blessing sent my way...very thankful!!!
I'm going to go to this Veterans Brown Bag Luncheon every month from now on!!!