Work From Home with Kimber Kimber Hill - VirtForce Founder

173. Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Vicky Egli, a shining example of strength and resilience. From England to Germany, Vicky's path led her to become a translator for the US Army, where she also met her husband. Despite the tragic loss of her husband to active duty, Vicky found solace and fortitude in her career. Discover how Vicky's involvement with Travelers and VirtForce led to over 170 military spouses being #hired and integrated into the Travelers family. Tune in as we honor Vicky Egli—a beacon of hope and inspiration to us all.00:00 Intro 01:50 Milspouse Success Story  06:58 A Note from KimberLinks and Resources Join ExpertVoice: https://virtforce.ontraport.com/tl/387 (https://virtforce.ontraport.com/tl/387)Kimber Hill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareergal/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareergal/)Vicky Egli LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicky-egli-684392a0/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicky-egli-684392a0/) About Our Sponsor This episode is made possible by ExpertVoice, a platform that helps connect leading brands, at deep discounts, to vetted active-duty members, their spouses, veterans, and other affiliated individuals at no cost.Let's honor and celebrate our amazing, resilient, and inspiring military spouses and families together. VirtForce has partnered with ExpertVoice to unlock deep discounts off top brands. Being a milspouse comes with its own challenges, and these discounts honor your sacrifices. Joining ExpertVoice is a token of appreciation, best of all, it doesn't cost you anything. Sign up today to start saving: https://virtforce.ontraport.com/tl/387 (https://virtforce.ontraport.com/tl/387)Other Topics in this episode: Gold Star Spouse – Gold Star Families – Career Progression – Company Culture – Best Remote Work from Home Jobs – Remote Jobs Hiring Right Now – Companies Hiring Remote Employees

Show Notes | April 14, 2024 | Episode 172Meet Angela, a PR-trained Content Manager who defied a 7-year career gap from Myspace to Meta! Before her milspouse journey, Angela soared from assistant to director in the communications world. But with family priorities, she faced a daunting resume gap.Determined, Angela delved into writing, social media, and tech while embracing gig-based work. Through VirtForce, she snagged four remote gigs, culminating in her dream role as a content manager!Now, Angela champions military families with her content creation prowess. She credits VirtForce's community support and connections for her success! Join Angela in crafting your career comeback story with VirtForce!00:00 Intro 01:20 Milspouse Success Story  05:55 A Note from KimberLinks and Resources Visit our Recruitment Arsenal to see if VirtForce is hiring Brand Ambassadors: https://jobs.virtforce.us/ (https://jobs.virtforce.us/)  Kimber Hill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareergal/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareergal/)  Angela Tenorio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-sablan-tenorio/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-sablan-tenorio/)  Other Topics in this episode: Employment Gap – Best Remote Work from Home Jobs – Remote Jobs Hiring Right Now – Companies Hiring Remote Employees – EFMP – Autism – Disabilities

Show Notes | April 14, 2024 | Episode 171Are you ready to master the art of negotiation? In this epic series, Kimber Hill, VirtForce founder and your Milspouse Bestie is spilling the tea on how to negotiate like a boss, from recognizing opportunities to sealing the deal. Join the conversation at podcast@virtforce.us and subscribe for more invaluable tips!00:00 Intro00:27 What to Do When the Salary is Set in Stone 00:50 Planting the Seed 01:35 Assess and Address Pay Increases  02:02 Open Dialogue with Your Boss 02:35 Negotiation is Always on the Table with Your Employer Links and Resources171 YouTube: https://youtu.be/pc2vz3V3yZ0?si=bc6Apnm356b-2474 (https://youtu.be/pc2vz3V3yZ0?si=bc6Apnm356b-2474)Kimber Hill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareergal/  (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareergal/%C2%A0)Kimber Hill TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milspousebestie (https://www.tiktok.com/@milspousebestie)Other topics in this episode: Career Progression – Salary Negotiations – Career Advice – Career Growth – Pay Increase – Offer Letter

Show Notes | April14, 2024 | Episode 170Ever felt that rush trying to snag Taylor Swift tickets? Picture milspuse Kaitlin Debrick in that exact situation - with a twist. Her new remote coworkers had her back, and she scored the tickets! But wait, that's just the beginning of Kaitlin's success. She hustled with gig work while acing college, and then - like a boss - she landed her remote dream job through our job board. Persistence pays off, folks!Join us for this incredible success story that highlights the power of our amazing community! Get ready to be inspired by Kaitlin's journey of determination and triumph.00:00 Intro 00:30 #Hired Tip  01:18 Milspouse Success Story  02:45 Time for Daycare  03:20 A Note from KimberLinks and Resources  Kimber Hill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareergal/Kaitlin Debrick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlin-debrick/149. #Hired: Why Gig Work is Perfect for Parents: https://youtu.be/ngeLtchr4c4?si=Rx1DN58E0zp3_90WOther Topics in this episode: remote work - parents - work from home – daycare – Taylor Swift – military spouse - how to get a remote job

Show Notes | April 14, 2024 | Episode 169Imagine life after the military - when you can finally put down roots and bid farewell to the days of PCSing. Today, we're getting a sneak peek into what it's like to transition from an active-duty spouse to post-military life. Our friend Ashton not only found her forever home, but she also discovered her forever career with an employer who supported her every step of the way.  00:00 Intro00:32 Common Milspouse Challenge01:02 Ashton’s Milspouse Transition 01:32 How Ashton Got #Hired 03:39 Travelers’ Support is Unmatched  04:20 Ashton’s Career Pivot 05:29 Career Growth Opportunities 06:36 How to Break into the Industry 07:49 From Remote to Hybrid Work Links and Resources  Kimber Hill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareergal/  VirtForce Job Arsenal: https://bit.ly/VF-jobs  Other Topics in this episode: Remote Work – Hybrid Work – Career Progression – Career Pivot – Milspouse – Military Retirement – Military Service Transition – Careers During and After Active-Duty

Show Notes | April 14, 2024 | Episode 168We've joined forces with an innovative remote-first company that's making waves in the healthcare industry. Imagine a world where healthcare is affordable for all - that's what Imagine360 is all about. Want to be part of this game-changing mission? Good news - Imagine360 is hiring! You can work from home and make a life-changing impact. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the future of healthcare.00:00 Intro00:34 How a Milspouse Got #hired at Imagine360 01:44 Gainfully Employed Through the Struggles 03:09 No. 1 Skill = Passion for Helping Others 03:38 Getting the Employee Experience Right  04:12 Qualities That Make a Great Candidate  05:21 Endless Opportunities for Growth05:44 Schedules & Breaks 06:11 Competitive Entry-Level Pay 06:42 Start with 22 Days of PTO 07:11 No Video Calls  Links and Resources  Phylicia Vallier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vftalentmanager/  Imagine360 Multiple Positions Available: https://virtforce.ontraport.com/tl/353 VirtForce Recruitment Arsenal: https://jobs.virtforce.us/ Other Topics in this episode: Healthcare - Remote Work - Career Progression - Company Culture