Hm, I don't know if we should create a new forum just for that (yet).
Couldn't the Registered Members Only forum be used for that for now??
And by the way SassyAFGirl, there seems to be a "conflict" between your username and your profile info..
(username: girl, and Gender: male??
)
LOL, didn't even notice it was his/her first post. DOH!
Perhaps s/he is confused by the political correctness we're faced with
Regardless, it doesn't matter, bro. It's still a good idea to have some type of place, dedicated or otherwise, where vets/AD can interact/network to support each other in a civilian venue. I know that I am desperately trying to get out of my line of work (own a small property management company) and find something entry level - in AZ or just about anywhere. I'm in a spot where I am under- or over qualified, and my age is definitely against me (37).
For instance, I contacted Cox Communications: I'm not qualified to accept an IT position, even though I admin at several sites and literally oversee 40,000+ online members, plus my company, but I am overqualified to do customer service. WTF? I am too qualified to answer a phone but not qualified to fix small computer issues?
RedLeg, this is frustrating! I know for a fact that if I had work and a member here asked me for employment, I'd give him/her a job as long as I could verify their service record (I try and hire only vets, and I ALWAYS verify their discharge - less than RA-1 and you don't get the job). All 5 of my employees are vets. But again, I need out of this line of work.
I don't think we need a forum for it
per se, but we should have a child forum (sub board) that:
1. Employers and employees can seek work;
2. Is only available to those with verified military service with an honorable discharge (free service from DOD);
3. Can discuss small business and employment opportunities between vets;
4. Can post links from the VA and Fanny Mae for veteran-only openings, job improvement, training opportunities, etc;
5. Is protected so that
posers cannot
read or post until verified (again, an easy task from the DOD website or from AKO or NCONet (even Lightfighter.com will verify if you know how to ask)). Just indemnify yourself though the contract of usage so social security numbers aren't registered or held in cookies.
Give it some thought, brother. I have no doubt that I am not the only one (aside from the OP) suffering from career issues. I'd offer to help, but I am way too new here. However, if traffic produced excess cost, I'd offer a year of hosting as a donation.
-Richard
(11M, 1989-1993)
PS: No, I am not the OP, lol. Just range my IP and you'll see I am indeed in Phoenix and the rest of the crap we can verify. I'm just on fire for this idea, coincidences be damned.