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Transitioning soldiers moving from military service to civilian workforce careers
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Sunil PremSeptember 8, 2021Soldier2ndLife

Transitioning Soldiers: The Importance of Setting the Right Expectations

"I have commanded a unit of 800+, so I am fit for any role in the corporate and will be absorbed easily." "I am more qualified than my military course mate — they are already a VP." These are the kinds of expectations that derail promising transitions.

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Should a Veteran Retire Early or Not? 12 Questions to Help You Decide
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Sunil PremSeptember 8, 2021Soldier2ndLife

Should a Veteran Retire Early or Not? 12 Questions to Help You Decide

"I am a GD (General Duties) soldier and don't have any technical qualifications. Should I risk taking early retirement?" "I am above 45. Will I get a job? Or should I stay on?" These are questions every veteran faces at the crossroads.

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Confetti celebration representing plenty of opportunities for veterans to develop themselves into irresistible talent
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Sunil PremSeptember 8, 2021Soldier2ndLife

There are Plenty of Opportunities for Veterans – Just Develop Yourself into an Irresistible Talent

"If opportunities aren't aplenty, why are companies always complaining about the lack of talent?" The question is rhetorical, but it is a fair one. There is never a shortage of real talent — only a shortage of people willing to develop themselves.

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Soldier in military uniform representing ex-defence people and must reads for career transition
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Sunil PremDecember 21, 2019Soldier2ndLife

10 Must Reads for Ex-Defence People

There are some critical learnings which I felt the need for when I shed my Armed Forces uniform and entered the professional corporate world. These wonderful books and resources helped me navigate the transition with clarity and confidence.

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