Episode 5: Geo-Baching and MilSpouse Legislation with Shannon Rauen

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cucG9kYmVhbi5jb20lMkZtZWRpYSUyRnBsYXllciUyRmJ0MjU2LThlYTViYyUyNiUzRmZyb20lM0RzaXRlJTI2c2tpbiUzRDExJTI2Zm9udHMlM0RIZWx2ZXRpY2ElMjZhdXRvJTNEMCUyNmRvd25sb2FkJTNEMCUyNnNoYXJlJTNEMSUyNmJ0bi1za2luJTNEMTAxJTIyJTIwaGVpZ2h0JTNEJTIyMTAwJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBzY3JvbGxpbmclM0QlMjJubyUyMiUyMGRhdGEtbmFtZSUzRCUyMnBiLWlmcmFtZS1wbGF5ZXIlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]On our show today we’re diving into a relatively unknown but common situation for military families: Geo-Baching, or the decision for the family to live separately from the service member.  43% of military families choose to Geo-Bach at some point during their time with the military.

Our guest, military spouses Shannon Rauen, discusses her family’s decision to Geo-Bach while her husband is across the country for school. She gives her tips and advice on how she makes this situation work for family.

We also discuss the Center for Non-Profit Excellence, and the major legislation changes that are currently impacting military spouses. With many exciting new opportunities and changes coming our way,   To get involved, and help share your own career story, visit Military Spouse Career Committee on Facebook.

Key topics discussed in this episode:

• [02:23] Shannon’s military life journey: PCSing, job changes, children, the works
• [07:35] How Shannon started with the Center for Non Profit Excellence
• [10:04] How Shannon’s career allows her to work on military spouse employment issues
• [11:55] The biggest legislation changes concerning military spouses
• [17:19] Legislation happening in the State of Colorado that deal with military spouses
• [23:05] Why Shannon’s family decided to Geo-Bach and how it effects her family
• [26:01] The logistics of Geo-Baching: length of separations, visits, and travels.
• [26:47] How Geo-Baching has changed Shannon’s family
• [27:54] How remaining in one place (rather than PCSing with dad) effects her children.
• [31:38] Tips for families thinking about Geo-Baching
• [32:54] How listeners can get involved with military spouse employment legislation
• [34:12] How San Antonio has become a Safe Zone for military spouse employment

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