132.A Crash Posting, Balancing Family & Career

<p>This week on the Military Life Podcast, I speak with Defence Partner Kristy about a crash posting and balancing family and career alongside Defence life.</p> <p> </p> <p>Kristy and I also talk about;</p> <ul> <li>Focusing on her career and why, early on, the Army had little impact on her everyday life</li> <li>The huge changes that came with a crash interstate posting (the 2-week notice type)  </li> <li>Living out of a motel to finish out her notice period at work and moving to Brisbane</li> <li>Going from having a successful career to being unemployed and starting fresh</li> <li>Choosing to focus on the bigger picture and the positives in her new location</li> <li>Finding meaningful employment she can take with her when they post</li> <li>Taking part in a new Spouse and Veteran program called the Career Evolution Program</li> <li>The importance of balance and the role a supportive and flexible employer plays</li> <li>Why Kristy would like her kids to see that both Mum and Dad can do amazing things</li> <li>Connecting in with the Defence Community and accessing support  </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>In the second part of episode 132 of the Podcast, I speak with Amanda McIntyre from PwC to get all the details about the Career Evolution Program Kristy is currently taking part in.</p> <p>Amanda and I talk about;</p> <ul> <li>Why PwC is passionate about helping defence partners find meaningful employment</li> <li>What makes the program a perfect fit for defence partners and how the 12month program works</li> <li>The importance of providing flexible and remote work options as a standard business practice</li> <li>Understanding defence life and how that understanding translates in the workplace at PwC</li> <li>The skills you gain from the program and the ongoing employment options available with PwC</li> <li>How to find out more about the Career Evolution Program and the easy process of applying</li> </ul> <p>Applications are open NOW until Mid-September 2022. To find out more information about the <a href= "https://www.p