Open Letter For the VA

I concur

Veterans only 15% of the Jobs in the VA. 98% of those jons are low level entery level jobs with little to know promotion potential. As a veteran and employee I have spoken with our brothers and sisters of service and the leading belief if that we as veterans are feared for our knowledge, our dedication twords us first and our no excusses aproch to careing for each outhet. I would say that 98% of the vets that I have spoken with beleive that no one takes care of vets like vets do. But it seems that the civilian majority that occupy the VA work force are keeping us out of the key decition making positions in order to keep the quid pro quo that we have now. Tacticaly I know what to do about a dug in enemy with superior numbers. But, unfortunatly I'm not a politicaly savy joe. At this point I have infitrated the beast and Im trying to influnce change from the inside while relaying info to the out side. Mainly what we have is a civilian beuracrosy that has dug into key strategic positions that are passed on to other like minded people. The caring of veterans is a top priority as long as it creats return customers, express a need for continuse need and retains job security for the decion makers. I have a boss who has a masters degree in health care managment , but has no clue on how to lead from the front and not the rear. I have been fired for attendace related to being deployed. I had to file complaint with the IG inorder to get my position back with the understanding that I keep my head down and walk the party line. Little do they know that I toss grenades of accomplish mission for the vets not the politions. Thoughts and sugestions are appreciated.

Veteran status is only worth a sad 5% advantage over a civilian off the street for a job in the VA system. Absolutely outrageous.