Transitioning portable careers for global military families
Mention virtual business or portable careers in the military
community and typically you think of the military spouse,
veteran, or military retiree jump-starting their own business -
- keeping in touch with clients, colleagues or a combination of
both. How? Electronically of course.
The evolvement of home office technology presents a wealth of
opportunity for the military spouse to develop businesses that
can be operated from virtually anywhere. Examples of the types
of businesses that could fall under the virtual or portable
realm could include the following:
- Technical or business writing - Editor - Proofreader - Web
Developer - Secretarial Support - Travel Agent - Translator -
Interpreter - Graphic Illustrator - Freelance Writer -
Researcher - Technical Support Agent - Consultant
Deciding which business is right for you could seem a little
challenging at first, however, a wonderful exercise to help get
you started is called the self-awareness and skills evaluation.
In this exercise you