Has your military experience hindered you in moving up the ranks at your current company?

2015-06-07T17:55:24-04:00

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jun 7 at 2015 5:57 PM

2015-06-07T17:57:44-04:00

No, not at all - in any company for which I have worked.

If anything, it has been seen as a positive factor.

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made Jun 7 at 2015 8:52 PM

2015-06-07T20:52:04-04:00

Hell no, it was a very positive factor!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2015 9:12 PM

2015-06-07T21:12:10-04:00

There really is no advancement in my current company.

But I did have to drop most of the military leadership stuff off my resume before I even started getting calls.......no one want to hire their replacement or a retiree.....sad but true.....best advise you can give anyone who is getting out before retirement age is FINISH A DEGREE ......it is NOT OPTIONAL if you want to maintain the lifestyle you are use to being a military member.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Jun 7 at 2015 9:57 PM

2015-06-07T21:57:59-04:00

No, it doesn't. It is well known that I am a veteran because of the decorations and ornaments on my desk, but I don't talk about my service often. My skills, experience, and leadership is what helped me move through the ranks. I tend to not use my military service, but rather, what I have learned during my service as a backbone.