Ex Navy Nuke in Silicon Valley by Tony Green

Last Tuesday I decided to leave work early and attend the career fair held by militarystars.com at the Santa Clara Convention Center. It was the first year for militarystars.com in the Bay Area and, as expected the turnout was rather light as only those with military were allowed in. The premise of the fair was to connect ex-military personnel with positions in Corporate America. I used one of these agencies to find my first position in Silicon Valley after I left the Navy in 2000. As I walked around I met with the other potential job seekers and I realized how much those with military background are needed in the workplace. The primary character that I have come to miss in Silicon Valley after six years in the Navy is accountability. From my experience in the Valley often when something goes wrong the finger pointing begins by all of those involved. That is the reason why I believe in the motto if you make a mistake admit it, fix it, and move on. If I get no further leads as for as employment that reminder was well worth the trip.