Get Extra Pay and Benefits from Your Employer

Transitioning is very stressful, what with worrying about future employment, a suitable wardrobe for the civilian sector, etc. Make sure your resume is up-to-date and written in the format most widely used (you will be surprised how many different formats there are).

If possible seek part-time employment in your intended career field and with your prospective employer. This will give you valuable experience with the employer and will be the tell-all on whether you can survive there in a full-time capacity. Many employers pay you to go to school, so if you plan to use your GI Bill use that saved money as a means to gain additional pay or benefits from your future employer.

(Submitted by Clinton Foster)

Comments

[Vernon]

if i use my GI Bill how can i get benefits from my future employer?

[jeremiah]

Vernon,

Basically, he is saying to have the employer apay for your school, while you draw from your G.I. Bill at the same time.

[James Avila]

Keep in mind though, not all employers will pay the same amounts especially if they know you are receiving GI Bill. It's one of the questions on their requests for tuition reimbursement forms.

[Scott BT2]

PAY YOU TO GO TO SCHOOL!!??? HOOT! No you have to pay first. IF you get what the company calls a passing grade they MIGHT pay the TUITION but seldom willl they pay for materials, supplies, books, etc. Usually they won't adjust your work schedule to fit your class schedule either. Student Veteran BEWARE.