Saturday, November 27, 2021

4 Benefits of a Military Friendly MBA Program

military friendly online mba.jpgCombat training is not all that the military have to offer. This is the core of their existence but they do more than this. This has been the experience judging from how many veterans have ended up doing amazingly well in the world of business.

Just so you know, a good number of top corporations across various industries have veterans as the brain behind them. Some of these corporations include Walmart, RE/MAX, FedEx, Sperry Shoes, WeWork, and GoDaddy.

These are just a few examples of corporations founded by Military Veterans as there are several others (known and unknown). This proves that what these people learn in the military is beyond combat training.

They will be able to do more if they are exposed to the right training. This is why they are strongly advised to undertake a military-friendly MBA program. This improves their chances of doing better in and outside the military.

We will shed more light on the benefits of undertaking such educational programs here. We advise you to follow through to the end and pay rapt attention as they do so.

What Is an MBA?

MBA is an acronym that stands for Masters in Business Administration. It is a degree program for graduates and is chiefly focused on investment management and business administration.

It does this by offering major courses in areas such as applied statistics, accounting, human resources, business ethics, strategic management, business law, and several other courses. One of the tips for choosing the right program is to analyze how the core courses offered can benefit you.

You might as well know that MBA is not designed exclusively for military persons. It is for everyone eligible, having undergone prior educational training that puts them in a good position to run the program.

However, some institutions run these programs and offer more, especially for military personnel. This is because they understand the peculiarities that come with equipping such students.

Time flexibility, especially for people still in active service within or outside the country is an example of what such institutions offer. This is one of the considerations that these schools should have for such students.

Benefits of MBA Programs for Military Persons

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Some of these benefits include the following:

An All-Encompassing Program

The practicality of the program is something that should be considered. You should ask yourself the question of how it would benefit you in the long run.

On that note, you should understand that bagging the MBA honors will help regardless of your area in or outside the military. It covers a wide range of topics and some of them will prove helpful regardless of what you are involved in. For more on the courses usually covered, you can visit: https://study.com/academy/popular/typical-mba-curriculum.html

We especially think that this point makes undertaking this program worth it. This is so that they can make the most of their time during active service and even afterward. Many people in your shoes have towed this path and are forever grateful that they did.

Improved Time Management Skill

There are several reasons why business owners are usually willing to pay top dollar for MBA graduates. This is because of the many amazing things these people bring to the table. One of such is time management skills that are impressive.

At the end of it all, these business owners realize that paying what an MBA graduate commands is a profitable deal. Aside from the financial incentive, the need to be better at using your time to achieve several tasks is a reason you should undertake this program.

Financial Benefits

There are financial benefits that come with having an MBA in and outside the military. You become more eligible for promotions for instance and this, in turn, improves your financial status.

The major aim of serving is to protect the country’s interest as much as you can. However, nothing says that you cannot get the best financial reward while doing this. Having an MBA will make this happen.

Best Shot at Life after Active Service

We did explain how some veterans have established top corporations and made their indelible marks earlier. Unfortunately, this is not the reality for every veteran. Some of them become a mess eventually because they are not fully prepared for life after active service.

Having an MBA is one of the ways to prepare accordingly. We strongly suggest that you bag the honors and put what you have learned to good use.

You also need to get your MBA from the right institution as this also counts. The truth is that some institutions offer a lot more than others. You can click here for more on this subject.

Conclusion

There is so much that military persons can achieve with an MBA program. This is why they are advised to undertake an MBA program and make the most of it. We have shed some light on this subject here and hope that you make the right decisions going forward.


Sunday, November 14, 2021

Welcome to Rockville 2021!!

I am so excited for this one, guys. Most of you know that I am a huge music fan. With no disrespect for the sickness and loss of life that COVID-19 has caused, it has taken many other things from us too. What I have missed most, is live music. Like most of us, I have tickets I bought in 2020, for shows that are postponed until next year.

So this is an absolutely historic event. Not only is it the first year Welcome to Rockville is taking place in Daytona Beach, FL (it was formerly Jacksonville), but it is the first show I have been to since 2019. What an iconic way to dive back into live music.

Being in my home state, and now practically my home town, this festival is special to me; but, sentiment aside, the lineup is incredible and the atmosphere is electric. With powerhouse headliners like Slipknot, Metallica (TWICE!) and Disturbed, it is already a can't miss event.

I couldn't catch much of Day 1, due to other obligations (day jobs + no fun), but Slipknot was incredible. Though I have been a fan for years, it was my first time seeing them. It will not be my last.

Credit: Steve Thrasher & Danny Wimmer Presents  


Night 2 was headlined by a band I have seen numerous times. Metallica tore the house down. They are my husbands favorite band of all time, so he was even more excited than I was, and that is saying a lot. Many of my favorites were not on the set, but that was to be expected, because they are coming back on Sunday (night 4) to blow us away again.

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After two days of having our faces melted and our not-so-young bodies put through the wringer in the pits, Day 3, kicked up the intensity even higher. Of course I have to mention the headliner, Disturbed putting on a masterclass for bands everywhere.

Credit: Steve Thrasher & Danny Wimmer Presents

But I need to gush over one of my favorite 'new' bands: Badflower. These guys are amazing. I have been following them for years, and I am so happy to finally see them getting (some of ) the recognition they deserve.

Their performance was full-throttle passion and intensity. Lead singer Josh Katz is a captivating frontman and his charm and authenticity, along with the rest of the band, really set them apart from other bands. Their sets take you through every emotion. From fun, sassy, and sarcastic to angry and hungry for revolution to raw, powerful and emotional, which gutwrenchingly beautiful songs like 'Ghost'. This band is special. 

Credit: Steve Thrasher & Danny Wimmer Presents

After 3 awesome days of incredible music, my concert void had more than been filled, but there was more! A final night full of unforgettable live performances. Metallica once again blew everyone away with an explosive set. This time they did play the songs I was so impatiently waiting for... mostly. Even two sets isn't enough time to play all the songs I love. Shame on them for having too many incredible songs. 

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If you couldn't tell, I had the time of my life at Daytona's first annual Welcome To Rockville festival. If you've never been, I can't more enthusiastically urge you to go next year. And if you have, go agian. This certainly won't be my last Rockville.

Thursday, November 4, 2021

Bear Creek Smokehouse

As Thanksgiving approaches, it is time to start planning. Whether you are vaccinated and plan to gather with relatives, or still practice social distancing, and are keeping it to your own household, Thanksgiving is a very special time. If you are looking to try something new for your Thanksgiving feast, I have just the thing.

Bear Creek Smokehouse has a great selection of wonderful foods. Specifically, their smoked turkey is far and above the best turkey I've ever tasted. While you can purchase this fantastic turkey on its own, I highly recommend the Deluxe Sampler. I received one quite awhile back, but life kicked my butt and I never got to tell you about it.

Deluxe Sampler > Updated!

The Deluxe Sampler includes the turkey, as well as a Smoked Fryer Chicken, Sliced Pork Loin, Smoked Peppered Pork Tenderloin, Summer Sausage, Red Rind Cheddar Cheese, and Polish Sausage. These make the perfect selections for a charcuterie board, while the rest can be saved for future meals.

The best part is, all the products in the Deluxe Sampler are fully cooked and ready to eat. So not only will your Thanksgiving dinner be delectable, it will also be as easy as heating them up. They even taste great cold!

Also, with the holiday season fast approaching, let me tell you how great this would be as a gift. Food gifts are always my favorite, and Bear Creek is my new obsession. Whatever you serve, I hope you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.