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Welcome to "The Hired Veteran". I write about my experience as a veteran and the job search. My hope is that my adventures in job hunting help veterans find purpose and meaningful employment after they leave the uniform. Please reach out to me and share your thoughts on what you think of the site!

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Tommy

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Dec 7
Dec 7 Whose job is it to assimilate? Pt 2

Tommy Wisdom

Musings

Again, this is not to say you cannot be proud, you cannot wear your service like a badge of honor, but the moment that service creates a feeling of superiority between you and the rest of the population it becomes a problem.

Dec 4
Dec 4 Whose job is it to assimilate? Part 1

Tommy Wisdom

Musings

There are ~350 million people in the United States. There are ~1.3m service members and ~20m veterans. It is not the job of civilians to assimilate to you or to understand your unique background; it is up to you to help them understand where you came from and assimilate into civilian society.

Dec 2
Dec 2 Announcements: The Job Search

Tommy Wisdom

Announcements

If you are one of probably four people that read this blog you may notice something. The “Hire Me” link is missing from the main page. Which means exactly what you think it means. I finally found a job! I took a position with an e-commerce marketing and brand management firm and I am just over 30 days in.

Mar 21
Mar 21 The Struggle Is Real

Tommy Wisdom

Musings

The day I was handed my DD-214 (the document that officially marks your exit from the military) I drove off Camp Pendleton to start the rest of my life. I remember feeling exhilarated and excited...

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Dec 7 Dec 7 Whose job is it to assimilate? Pt 2

Dec 4 Dec 4 Whose job is it to assimilate? Part 1

Dec 2 Dec 2 Announcements: The Job Search

Mar 21 Mar 21 The Struggle Is Real

Dec 7
Dec 7 Whose job is it to assimilate? Pt 2

Dec 4
Dec 4 Whose job is it to assimilate? Part 1

Dec 2
Dec 2 Announcements: The Job Search

Mar 21
Mar 21 The Struggle Is Real