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Instant Teams is Leading the Charge in Remote Employment for Military Spouses

May 9, 2019Strength 4 Spousescareer, military lifecareer, military spouse employment, military spouses, mobile careers, remote teams, remote work

Did you know “The unemployment that affects military spouses as a result of the military lifestyle costs the U.S. economy almost one billion dollars a year” (Blue Star Families). Underemployment and unemployment are two key issues that have been a hot topic for years. Instant Teams is doing their part to open doors to portable and remote careers…

The Career Switch from Traditional Education to Entrepreneur

Jan 28, 2019Strength 4 Spouses1 Commentcareer, Education, family, Guest Post, military lifecareer, career change, education, military life, military spouses, mobile careers

*Guest Post from Zoie Hoffman* Growing up, I knew that I wanted to teach in some capacity. I was always the girl who lent a hand to the kid who was being left out or left behind. In my teen years, I loved helping the kids I babysat with homework and often researched new ways…

The Challenge of Finding a Mobile Career

Dec 2, 2018Strength 4 Spouses3 Commentscareer, family, marriage, military life, Personal Developmentcareer, military life, military spouse, mobile careers

Naturally, I’m a planner. I even made a career out of planning by getting my Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management. As sweet, unpredictable life goes, I happened to meet my Marine during my last year in school and all of my graduation plans began to change. I told my Dad I thought he was the…

The Growing Popularity of Remote Work for Military Spouses

Jul 2, 2018Strength 4 Spouses7 Commentsfamily, military lifecareer, job searching, jobs, military, military spouses, mobile careers, remote, remote work, virtual, virtual work

As many military spouses find out the hard way, the traditional 9 to 5 outside of the home is becoming increasingly difficult. It is a myth that we have no desire to work or pursue our own careers. In fact, military spouses are a very ambitious, compassionate, and driven population of people. However, when duty…

My Top 5 Favorite Military Spouse Owned Retail Businesses

May 7, 2018Strength 4 Spouses3 CommentsProduct Review, Recommended Productscareer, military life, military spouse owned businesses, military spouses, mobile careers, morethanamilspouse, small businesses, support small businesses

Through social media and the art of collaboration, I have been able to interact with some amazing military spouse entrepreneurs. Out of the numerous companies owned by some pretty talented milspouses, I have chosen my top five favorite retail companies. Not only do each of these businesses carry some fabulous products that I completely stand…