Posted on Aug 15, 2014
For the Old Timers: Do any of you feel exhausted after being in the service for so long?
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Do you get tired of doing the same thing everyday or feel like you are missing something on the outside? I ask because I have been in the Army just a little under 3 years and I plan on making a career out of it but I feel like it's so tiring.
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Although I try to stick to a battle rhythm, no two days are the same...if they were, I'd be MUCH more proficient at my job.
I miss many things on the outside, but I never dwell on them and look toward continually improving my foxhole.
I miss many things on the outside, but I never dwell on them and look toward continually improving my foxhole.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
It comes a time, and its called Retirement. It's called change and I am ready after 25 years.
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Been retired for 18 yrs, still miss it and would do it all again tomorrow if zi could!
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If you are already tired at the SPC level then it might be time to find another profession.
You haven't seen nothing nothing yet. Try running a platoon, dealing with training meetings, dealing with Soldier and NCO issues, dealing with your own family, and other small things I'm forgetting about.
No lie, its a tough job you just have to learn how to balance it. Also you have to continue to look for new challenges to keep yourself motivated. I have 2 rules about making in the Army.
1. I never take work home. Meaning I don't even discuss work at home. I leave it at the office/motorpool unless it has a direct effect on my family.
2. TAKE LEAVE...Even if you just sit in the barracks in your under ware and play video games all night always use those days. It helps you recharge and also its relaxing.
You haven't seen nothing nothing yet. Try running a platoon, dealing with training meetings, dealing with Soldier and NCO issues, dealing with your own family, and other small things I'm forgetting about.
No lie, its a tough job you just have to learn how to balance it. Also you have to continue to look for new challenges to keep yourself motivated. I have 2 rules about making in the Army.
1. I never take work home. Meaning I don't even discuss work at home. I leave it at the office/motorpool unless it has a direct effect on my family.
2. TAKE LEAVE...Even if you just sit in the barracks in your under ware and play video games all night always use those days. It helps you recharge and also its relaxing.
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Thanks battle.
I also cut out ALOT of yelling. I used to think I could control everything. I learned very fast i couldn't. So I don't really get fired up at people anymore over things i have no control over. Keeps your blood pressure way down lol
I also cut out ALOT of yelling. I used to think I could control everything. I learned very fast i couldn't. So I don't really get fired up at people anymore over things i have no control over. Keeps your blood pressure way down lol
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Sometimes like many I wish I could go back and start again knowing what I know now. I love putting this uniform on each day but there are things I wish I had known about as a younger soldier. The only time I'm tired is after PT and my wife has to remind me I'm not 18 anymore as I work through the aches and pains.
I got out for 5 years after the first Gulf War and hated it. There is little camaraderie and family in the civilian workforce. In the Army you will kill or die for your brothers and sisters, in the civilian world you have to constantly watch your back for the other guy trying to get your job.
I got out for 5 years after the first Gulf War and hated it. There is little camaraderie and family in the civilian workforce. In the Army you will kill or die for your brothers and sisters, in the civilian world you have to constantly watch your back for the other guy trying to get your job.
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