Kenton, I think you have hit on something valuable. Veterans, especially those that are retiring after spending 20+ years in the military, have established a very set way of looking at the world and their opportunities for military advancement are established through hard work and then subsequent recognition. Upon entering the civilian world, they almost have too many choices and are anxious about choosing the "right" path. In the military, the path is determined by the military occupational specialty. But veterans don't have the equivalent of an military occupational specialty and hence are faced with tough choices. Internships or even probationary jobs offer both the intern and the employer a chance to try each other out. And, as you state, the GI Bill can lead to some staying in education to avoid the final choice. So, how do you think we can help fellow veterans overcome the anxiety and "take the plunge"?
