Posted on Jul 1, 2015
Do you have any advice on going from E4 to E5?
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I'm currently a SPC trying to get my NCO's to take me seriously and put me in a team leader spot so that I can go to the P board (I guess it's some kind of requirement for this company). I'm motivated almost every day, I'm always working, and the joes listen to me and usually don't give me any lip when I inform them of a detail we need to do. Usually half way through the job, an NCO will walk up and take over and I end up getting no credit for any of the work I put into whatever we had going on. I really don't know where I stand in this company and am honestly getting tired of being overlooked. Any advice would be appreciated because I'm starting to lose faith and motivation.
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Just keep a positive attitude. I went from E-1 to E-5 in 42 months, as a 19Kilo. As soon as I achieved time in grade at E-5, my unit sent me to the E-6 board and straight to BNCOC. So just stay motivated.
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One thing you can always do is seek feedback from your supervisor. His input will make it up the chain and to those who handle promotions. In the meantime, keep doing your best, stay motivated and focused.
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I would continue to to what you've been doing. Also take the problem up your chain of command. Go to your first line leader, squad leader, plt Sgt. If none of that works go to tour 1st Sgt or if all else fails if your CO has an open door policy talk to them. Don't get discouraged and lose your motivation.
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