Don't Confuse Unemployment with Career Success Military Transition to Civilian Life š A low unemployment rate doesn't mean every veteran is thriving. Someone can be employed and still be: ā Underpaidā Underutilizedā Underchallengedā Misalignedā Unfulfilled Transition success isn't simply getting a job. It's finding the right next chapter. š In 2025, 46.6% of veterans 18+ were employed relative to the civilian noninstitutional population. -BLS š„ Employment is the beginnin