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CHAPTER 8Military Spouses and Remote Jobs

As I pored over all the job listings for remote jobs on the FlexJobs website, I was amazed by the number of companies that have a special endorsement: “The U.S. Department of Defense recognizes this employer as a Military Spouse Employment Partner (MSEP).”

It's really hard for many military spouses to hang on-to jobs when partners are redeployed to new duties every few years. Finding a job that you can take with you can make a huge difference in your work-life balance and your family's financial well-being.

As I discovered, the FlexJobs database, for instance, which is updated daily with verified flexible roles, has great options for military spouses. FlexJobs has partnered with the Department of Defense as an official Military Spouse Employment Partner, which means they've committed to recruiting and hiring military spouses. The company also joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring our Heroes campaign, which highlights the numerous issues military spouses face, such as frequent relocation.

Here are ten remote jobs that the crackerjack team at Flexjobs.com and Remote.co tells me are popular with military spouses. For more details on these jobs, see Chapter 1.

• Account Manager. A remote account manager creates solid relationships with customers, onramps new clients, communicates project updates to internal and external stakeholders, and guarantees the timely and effective delivery of projects.
• Customer Service Representative. ...