Hi, I'm Doralynn. I have been asked to be a guest blogger here. I hesitated because I've never been a very good blogger. (It's why the last post on my own blog was in December of 2013 and consisted of six lines.) But when I found out the post would be for a military-related blog, I said yes.

I served in the military, so I know the hardships experienced by both soldiers and spouses. Families are regularly moved and regularly upended. Our jobs, schools, friends, and acquaintances are always changing when we’re in the military. Everything about the military life is flux and constant change, and most of that change is beyond our control and not always appreciated. (To put it mildly.) That doesn't give a real sense of security or stability.

The military family finds security and stability in its core. Our family is the one thing we depend on as a constant when we are in the military. It's where we get our strength, our continuity, and our stability. Apart from a close family, there's not a lot of stability or security in the military. You won't always know where you'll be next or where you'll work next. That kind of limbo and uncertainty are stressful. It's a kind of stress very few civilians ever experience, but it's an ongoing reality in the military.
After I finished my contract with the military and returned to civilian life, I appreciated the fact that life was less stressful and less uncertain. I knew where I would live and work for years to come. Things were more routine.

I've never forgotten the stresses I was under in the military though. Avoiding unnecessary stress is one of the reasons I recommend medical transcription at my website, www.comein.ws. I recommend it to most people who want to work and train at home, but I especially recommend it to military spouses. A career in medical transcription can provide more stability and less stress. When you have the luxury of taking your job with you when your spouse PCS's, you have one less worry. There is a new certainty that wasn't there before. At least you know where you'll be working. You won't have to worry about finding a new job every time you move. You can just focus on the move and all the stress that comes with that.

For the military spouse who decides to pursue this training, it offers something very important: flexibility. You don't need to worry if you'll have the car every day. You don't need to learn bus routes to and from school or to and from work. You don't have to worry about what to wear. You can wear fuzzy slippers and a football jersey if you want. (That’s my new uniform.) You don't have to worry about finding a babysitter. You don't have to go out in downpours, blizzards, and heat waves to get to school. You just need electricity, a computer, an Internet connection, and a free slot of time. That last part is the hardest part when you're a military spouse. Free time is in high demand and not always available. Best of all, this training is MyCAA approved, so there’s a good chance you can get this training without any out-of-pocket expense.

If you're considering this training, I highly recommend it. I graduated from Career Step almost eight years ago with high honors. I had three job offers within three weeks. The most stressful part about the whole thing was deciding which great company I wanted to work for.

I'll end with a salute—for you and your military family. Your service and sacrifices are greatly appreciated.

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