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During my years of service, I have suffered my share of injuries. When I was a young paratrooper I had a pretty rough landing. I ended up getting my bell rung pretty hard. Due to my chute oscillating I landed on my left side on a runway. After I woke up from being knocked out I realized I split my elbow open and injured my shoulder. Fast forward about 13 years later I am in Jordan and woke up only find that I lost about all motion and strength in my left arm. I was able to recover after about 6 months of nursing it. During that time I thought my career as an infantry officer might be over, if not my military career.
I realized something that no really wants to think about. That I might need to throw in the towel. I realized that I might not be able do my job anymore. Over my time in the military I have seen my share of other soldiers that have faced the same challenge. Some of them stay in knowing that they are not capable of some of their job functions. This affects readiness of a unit and will be a burden in time.
At what point do should you throw in the towel? I don't find any shame in it at all but then I see the Army something that is bigger than I. It is a hard choice but where is our responsibility in this?
I realized something that no really wants to think about. That I might need to throw in the towel. I realized that I might not be able do my job anymore. Over my time in the military I have seen my share of other soldiers that have faced the same challenge. Some of them stay in knowing that they are not capable of some of their job functions. This affects readiness of a unit and will be a burden in time.
At what point do should you throw in the towel? I don't find any shame in it at all but then I see the Army something that is bigger than I. It is a hard choice but where is our responsibility in this?
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Edited 7 y ago
Posted 7 y ago
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Sir, I would have to say that the day(s) your body and mind are no longer in the game and you feel you will become more of a liability to readiness and mission accomplishment, then that is the time to hang up the spurs.
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I'm like most where I will go until my body cannot take it or the Army says we cant use you. But as a healthy service member with no injuries, I guess one would throw in the towel if you don't love your job and what you do on a daily basis. Because why do 20 years of hating every single day going to work? At least for me this would be my decision.
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think you need down and ask yourself the hard question... do you like what you do? do you wanna stay? are there any other roles I can fulfill ? there comes a time when you know its time to move on .. no shame... its called being mature and realizing that you cannot help make the picture whole... my suggestion to you Sir... sit down with someone of equal or higher rank in your company brigade battalion wherever... and ask for guidance,,, get their take on your performance.. explain your doubts and ask their thoughts
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I am good now. I have healed from my injuries but I am asking the question in general.
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