Working Around the Military Challenges to Military Spouse Employment and Education 1st Edition by Margaret C Harrell, Nelson Lim, Laura Castaneda, Daniela Golinelli ISBN 0833036564 9780833036568

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ISBN 10: 0833036564

ISBN 13: 9780833036568 

Author: Margaret C. Harrell, Nelson Lim, Laura Castaneda, Daniela Golinelli 

The characteristics of U.S. military life are generally well known-deployments, frequent relocation, long and unpredictable work schedules, and so on. But these factors also restrict the ability of service members’ spouses to pursue their own employment or educational interests. This research confirms that, while many military spouses work and seek education similar to their “look-alike” civilian counterparts, they often lag these equals in terms of finding jobs and receiving comparable pay. Why, for example, are military spouses being paid less than their civilian counterparts even when all other observable factors between the two groups, such as educational level, are equal? A team of RAND researchers quantified the differences between military spouses and their civilian counterparts; it then explored the reasons for these differences, based on interviews with more than 1,100 military spouses. The discussions provide an understanding of military spouses’ jobs, their motivations for working, and their general perceptions and struggles with the military lifestyle in relation to career and education. The research shows that many military spouses view elements of military life as a hindrance to their careers and pursuit of education. In response, the researchers recommend, for example, that the Department of Defense increase the affordability and accessibility of education for military spouses, continue to explore child care solutions, and seek positive relationships with local and national employers. In the long run, effectively improving the quality-of-life issues for service members and spouses will help the department retain the qualified personnel it needs.

Table of contents:

CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
CHAPTER TWO: Who Are Military Spouses?
CHAPTER THREE: How Do Military Wives’ Employment Conditions Compare with Civilian Wives?
CHAPTER FOUR: What Do Military Spouses Do, and Why Do They Work or Stay Home?
CHAPTER FIVE: How Do Spouses Feel the Military Has Affected Their Work or Education?
CHAPTER SIX: Helping Military Spouses
CHAPTER SEVEN: Conclusions and Recommendations

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