By RICK MONTGOMY
When a job interviewer tells Donna Bachler, “Wow, you must’ve seen some crazy things over there,” she figures she won’t be hired.
If most of the interview is about Bachler’s service in the global war against terrorism, “it’s not a good sign,” she says.
Dozens of unanswered job applications grew to hundreds after her Army deployment to Kuwait ended more than four years ago. Hoping for better luck — she’s yet to draw a regular paycheck since coming home — the Lansing woman has chosen in some instances to keep her veteran status off the resumes.
“I don’t get it,” says the 30-year-old college graduate and former drill sergeant. “A lot of employers really have no idea what a military background brings to the table … especially for these women who were so driven to push themselves” and serve next to men.
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/10/22/3223235/a-harder-road-home-for-women-vets.html
No comments:
Post a Comment