Posted on May 26, 2016
CPT Jack Durish
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I could be wrong but I don't remember anyone ever saying "No" to me while I was on active duty. (It could be that I knew better than to ask for something that I couldn't have) But it's something that you hear a lot in civilian life. (In fact, I wish I had heard it on one occasion - when I asked my first wife to marry me). But, seriously...

When looking for a job, don't let "no" stop you. You're going to hear a lot of them before you hear "yes". And, remember, sometimes "no" simply means "not now".

When you hear "yes", say thank you. Then clarify what "yes" means.
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SFC Everett Oliver
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I went to one interview in Corpus Christi that I'll never forget. The guy doing the interview made it plain that I was not getting the job but his job was to waste my time with the interview anyway. So when I got the mandatory question, "What did you do in the Army?" I answered with a deadpan look on my face and in a monotone voice, "I broke things and killed people, have a nice day." And I got up and walked out before he could recover and say anything else. I'll bet he's never forgotten that interview either.
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PO1 Brian Austin
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"(In fact, I wish I had heard it on one occasion - when I asked my first wife to marry me)."
Up vote just for that alone...lol

I've become extremely familiar with "no" over the years. I try to get some constructive criticism, if possible. And i feel its their loss, not mine.
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SGT Patrick Reno
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I have always used rejection as a tool to try harder.
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