USAA Military Spouse Advice

Our Military Spouse Highlights feature military spouses (currently serving or veteran spouse) sharing their career and/or entrepreneurial journey.

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Julia Priftis
Julie Provost

What does a typical day look like? Is there really such a thing? After I get the kids ready for school, I usually check any emails I missed while I was asleep. During this time, I also review my schedule to see if I have client meetings or need to engage with social media. Right now, I'm working on my second book, dedicating several hours each day to it in addition to my regular client work. Honestly, it often feels like I'm working around the clock, but I make an effort to take a break on the weekends!... keep reading


2024 NMSN White Paper

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A Modern Solution to an Age Old Problem

Traditionally the transient military lifestyle has limited the ability of military spouses to create and sustain a career path that meets their deepest goals, talents and aspirations. We believe that by leveraging today's technology and employment trends, it is entirely possible to maintain a rewarding career within the framework and challenges of the military lifestyle.

The National Military Spouse Network is the pre-eminent networking, mentoring and professional development organization committed to the education, empowerment and advancement of military spouses.

NMSN creates a community of military spouse professionals, businesses, academics and media to share expertise and craft innovative solutions on both balancing a viable career with the military lifestyle and laying the foundation for a successful career post-military life.


FEATURED ARTICLES FROM OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Turning Your Story into an Online Brand and Community By Julie Provost

Whether you have been through a medical crisis, the loss of someone important to you or experienced something unique, such as military life. We all have something to share. You can create an online brand and community by telling your story and sharing it with the world.... keep reading

Navigating Federal Workforce Policies

According to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), more than 5,000 active-duty military spouses work within the federal government. Military spouses in federal positions face unique challenges, particularly when shifts in administration and policy occur.... keep reading

How Healthy is Your Network? By Cachet Prescott, PHR, SHRM-CP

As a milspouse professional, my network has greatly contributed to my success. Most--if not all--of my career opportunities are due in part to the relationships I have built over time.... keep reading

Getting Back to Business by Janet Farley, Ed.M.

NMSN Employment Expert, Janet Farley, Ed.M. explains if, and when we decide to return to the workforce, finding a good job can be challenging..... keep reading

These articles are updated monthly and older articles are archived and available in the Archived Articles area for our members.