OutlawPete; could it be more a case that, historically, employers might have had greater exposure to Service life themselves, compared to the current generation?

The habit of moving from job to job isn't unusual, in fact the days days of settling into one job for the rest of your working life have long been consigned to history for most, and the ability to adapt to new jobs is a trait quite familiar to Service personnel.

Diginagain, I find myself in complete agreement with you. The idea of staying with one employer for a whole career is to most, a strange concept these days. The attitude I refer to in my previous post is one which I have observed, not necessarily agree with.

One thing though, many ex forces employees stay put for a few years at least but there is an increasing number who are bouncing about jobs anywhere between 6 weeks and 18 months striving for more pay. Like I said, far be it from me to suggest it's wrong, but it is taking the shine off employing a service leaver at least until he/she has been out for a few years.

Since leaving the mob:
1st job - 5yrs,
2nd - 2,
3rd - 2...looked like I was being a gypsy so...
4th job - 4 yrs.....now on
5th job.

Short hops makes many companies unhappy to hire you.