Active-Duty Military Spouse Uses Job Transfer Program Twice in Three Years

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Courtney Coleman, an active-duty military spouse, shares her experience with The Home Depot's military spouse job transfer program, emphasizing the benefits and challenges of balancing her career with her husband's military service.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 7, 2023 / The Home Depot

Originally published on Built From Scratch

Hailing from a military family, Courtney Coleman, one of six children, was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, one of the largest military bases in the world. "My father proudly dedicated 26 years of his life to serve in the Army," she shares. Courtney has been an active-duty military spouse for the past eight years while her husband serves in the Army.

While she has immense pride for her husband's service, she acknowledges some hardships that come along with it. "One of the challenges that encompasses both my personal and professional life is the need to frequently relocate due to my husband's active military service," she says. "While I am committed to supporting his career, the constant uprooting can be emotionally challenging as it often means being away from my family and the comfort of a settled environment."

"One of the most valuable tips I can offer for achieving a healthy balance between a career and military home life is prioritizing self-care. It's essential to allocate time for activities that promote personal well-being and rejuvenation."

- COURTNEY COLEMAN

One thing that has made navigating change a little easier is The Home Depot's military spouse job transfer policy. It helps by providing a guaranteed job transfer for hourly associates impacted by a military-ordered move. In the past three years that Courtney has been with the company, she's used the program twice to guarantee a job when she moves.

"Utilizing the program has been immensely beneficial in my professional journey," says Courtney. "This level of assistance ensures continuity in my career growth, regardless of the geographical changes that may occur due to my husband's assignments."

Courtney has worked as a general warehouse associate throughout her three years. She began her Home Depot journey at Market Delivery Operations (MDO) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. MDOs are responsible for managing appliance delivery and installation. After Colorado Springs, Courtney was transferred to Washington State and now works in Texas.

Looking ahead to the future, Courtney aspires to become an operations manager. "With my goal of becoming a manager, I am dedicated to developing my leadership skills and acquiring the necessary knowledge and experience to effectively oversee and drive operational success within the organization," she says. "I'm looking forward to what the future holds."

If you're a veteran or military spouse looking for career opportunities at The Home Depot, visit careers.homedepot.com/career-areas/military/.

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FAQ

What is The Home Depot's military spouse job transfer policy?

The Home Depot's military spouse job transfer policy provides a guaranteed job transfer for hourly associates impacted by a military-ordered move, ensuring continuity in their career growth.

How has Courtney Coleman benefited from The Home Depot's program?

Courtney Coleman has used The Home Depot's military spouse job transfer program twice in three years, ensuring that she has a job when she moves due to her husband's assignments, thus ensuring continuity in her career growth.

What career aspirations does Courtney Coleman have at The Home Depot?

Courtney Coleman aspires to become an operations manager at The Home Depot and is dedicated to developing her leadership skills and acquiring the necessary knowledge and experience for this role.