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Military Transition is maybe the most unique thing we do in the military. We are always part of a team with the same goals and often have the same duties and jobs in order to get the mission done. When it comes to leaving the military, no exit is the same. This holds true for today's guest Michelle Schopp!

She is a retired Coastie (SP?) as we affectionately call them. Her retirement was different not only because of her branch of service, but also because covid was in full bloom when she was leaving the Coast Guard. She prepared as well as anyone could have considering the circumstances.  She is an inspiration to everyone that is preparing to leave the military.

For example, she filed her VA disability claim  during the Benefits During Discharge time period which means she should have received her disability ratings at or near her official retirement date which was 1 September 2020. As of September 2021 she had still not received her disability ratings. 1 year later! Some how some way her attitude has remained hopeful, and  positive through this entire ordeal.

She used every resource imaginable to assist her with her transition. I am including several links that were mentioned in our show as reference.

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), https://www.same.org/  

Great for networking, especially folks in the AC & E Community

One to One Women Coaching, https://onetoonewomen.org/

Life coaches, sliding scale payment options, and they have a team dedicated to transitioning military women and military caregiver

Pinto Leadership Solutions, https://www.pintoleadershipsolutions.com/

Friend of Michelle's, retired Coastie, did a lot of leadership coaching before he retired and then started his own business. Gives a military discount, and will do $25 off a coaching package for anyone who mentions the podcast

Hives for Heroes, https://www.hivesforheroes.com/

Non-profit organization who pairs veterans with skilled beekeepers in their area.

Others:

Hire Military

Local Chamber of Commerce

Top Resume (not sure if Hire Military is still using them, but when I linked up with them they had a free eval which I used)

Dave Ramsey, and Financial Peace University

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