It is good to see the business community respond so favorably to the returning military veterans. It seems as if there are jobs waiting for those who return. Now it's hard to say if there will be enough jobs in the categories that these men and women in uniform have been trained for, perhaps not is my guess. Still, I can say that the Franchising Community is ready with open arms, and even offering substantial discounts on franchise fees. Okay so, let's talk.
You see, there is a difference between providing a job and providing a business opportunity. A job just requires that someone signs up and shows up to work for a paycheck once a week or twice per month. In the event of "buying a business" well, it's much different, as the individual has to come up with the cash or credit to make the purchase, go to training, and then work hard to make a living, meanwhile, nothing is guaranteed and everything; time and money is at risk.
Now then, what types of businesses are desirable to returning veterans which have the least risk? Well, How about "mobile auto services" - that would be my guess and yes, I do have enough experience in that sector to know what I am talking about here. There was an interesting New York Times article on December 17, 2011 titled; "As War's End, Young Veterans Return to Scant Jobs," by Shaila Dewan.
"In Afghanistan, Cpl. Clayton Rhoden earned about $2,500 a month jumping into helicopters to chase down improvised explosive devices or check out suspected bomb factories. Now he lives with his parents, sells his blood plasma for $80/wk and works what extra duty he can get for his Marine Corps Reserve unit," and "Veterans' joblessness is concentrated among the young and those still serving in the National Guard or Reserve. The unemployment rate for veterans aged 20 to 24 has averaged 30 percent this year."
This of course speaks to a real concern doesn't it, as in exactly what types of jobs are really available to returning military personnel and are they even worthy of all their great sacrifices? Most of the franchising companies out there that I have seen are actively recruiting former military folks returning from Afghanistan or Iraq - good for them! So, it seems there are jobs available, and maybe some of these military folks will start new businesses and hire their military friends and family as well? Please consider all this and think on it.
You see, there is a difference between providing a job and providing a business opportunity. A job just requires that someone signs up and shows up to work for a paycheck once a week or twice per month. In the event of "buying a business" well, it's much different, as the individual has to come up with the cash or credit to make the purchase, go to training, and then work hard to make a living, meanwhile, nothing is guaranteed and everything; time and money is at risk.
Now then, what types of businesses are desirable to returning veterans which have the least risk? Well, How about "mobile auto services" - that would be my guess and yes, I do have enough experience in that sector to know what I am talking about here. There was an interesting New York Times article on December 17, 2011 titled; "As War's End, Young Veterans Return to Scant Jobs," by Shaila Dewan.
"In Afghanistan, Cpl. Clayton Rhoden earned about $2,500 a month jumping into helicopters to chase down improvised explosive devices or check out suspected bomb factories. Now he lives with his parents, sells his blood plasma for $80/wk and works what extra duty he can get for his Marine Corps Reserve unit," and "Veterans' joblessness is concentrated among the young and those still serving in the National Guard or Reserve. The unemployment rate for veterans aged 20 to 24 has averaged 30 percent this year."
This of course speaks to a real concern doesn't it, as in exactly what types of jobs are really available to returning military personnel and are they even worthy of all their great sacrifices? Most of the franchising companies out there that I have seen are actively recruiting former military folks returning from Afghanistan or Iraq - good for them! So, it seems there are jobs available, and maybe some of these military folks will start new businesses and hire their military friends and family as well? Please consider all this and think on it.
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