Starting work at any new employer is stressful. The stress is further complicated if you are transitioning from a military career, via an Active Duty Retirement or otherwise. Fortunately, Amazon is a very military-friendly company with outstanding benefits. The following are some considerations for when you make your choices.
As discussed in earlier articles, the U.S. Military offers excellent benefits when you retire from active duty. Part of my role is to help my Clients anticipate the challenges of retirement and plan for how the different pieces fit together. Military benefits are one important piece of your overall retirement plan, including other savings, investments, and income sources. This simple four-point checklist touches on a few critical pieces.
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It’s not uncommon for individuals to retire from the military and head over to Amazon for their first post-service civilian job. This can be a significant change in both the work environment AND compensation. As a financial advisor, navigating the work environment is outside my sphere of expertise. Compensation, however, is right in my wheelhouse.
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