A qualitative investigation utilizing a phenomenology approach via one-on-one interviews with 35 veterans was conducted to explore the challenges Australian military veterans have experienced in civilian employment settings. Thematic analysis developed four major themes: starting over, mental health, interpersonal cultural difficulties, and organizational differences. Initiatives aimed at addressing unemployment and underemployment for veterans should focus on preparedness, education, and expectation management for both veterans and civilian employers/colleagues and focus on interpersonal and organizational cultural differences, including structure, teamwork, role clarity and feedback, an understanding of military skills, and reduction of mental health stigma and discriminatory practices.

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获得和保留服兵役后的就业机会：对澳大利亚退伍军人所经历的挑战的定性分析

通过对 35 名退伍军人进行一对一访谈，利用现象学方法进行了定性调查，以探索澳大利亚退伍军人在平民就业环境中遇到的挑战。主题分析形成了四大主题：重新开始、心理健康、人际文化困难和组织差异。旨在解决退伍军人失业和就业不足问题的举措应侧重于对退伍军人和文职雇主/同事的准备、教育和期望管理，并侧重于人际和组织文化差异，包括结构、团队合作、角色清晰度和反馈、对军事的理解技能，并减少心理健康方面的污名化和歧视性做法。