Posted on Oct 5, 2015
Were you more interested in getting promoted, or in earning medals, or both?
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They are both nice, though neither has ever been my goal. Of course both to a certain extent are a necessity if I want to stay in. It would be dishonest to say I don't want to be promoted, move up, make more money, etc. However, it's not why I serve, and I know many others agree. If your sole focus is either of those things, good benefits can still be achieved, but if they are a byproduct of being a good Soldier/Sailor/Airman/Marine the results will be better.
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MCPO Roger Collins
Promotions, as evidenced by my huge rack of five, including two "Gedunk" ribbons, and my success in my field.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
Thank you for weighing in here; LCDR (Join to see).
You are very wise. And you are also a great inspiration to us; here on Rally Point! :)
You are very wise. And you are also a great inspiration to us; here on Rally Point! :)
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Actually, I didn't think about either. I just wanted to do my job to the best of my ability. Worked well - I got promoted three times when I didn't even know I was under consideration.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
That's the way it should work; I believe, Capt (Join to see).
You did OUTSTANDINGLY, and were thus rewarded for doing so.
You did OUTSTANDINGLY, and were thus rewarded for doing so.
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SSG Gene Carroll SR.
No , but It dose pay more for each rank and time you have the service. Which gives you more money to buy with.
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