Why is it that Civilian Soldiers/Military believe their rank in service is relevant to what position they hold in civilian jobs?

Having enlisted in the military at a late age, I had nearly 10 years civilian management experience at the time I entered basic trading. I had experience to compare those who completed boot camp and advanced individual training (AIT) with their counterparts in the civilian sector. Specialists, privates for that matter, have apply leadership, administrative, and supervisory skills that most high school and college grads only know in theory upon graduation. When I graduated from AIT, I remember thinking that if I were a civilian employer, I would give a veteran, National Guard, or Reservist the nod over an inexperienced college grad simply because I knew they have applied leadership skills . Thirty years of military service only reinforces my opinion.

Because Admirals become VPs and enlisted go to work as senior technicians

Unfortunately, there are times when your rank in the military becomes a burden instead of a blessing, especially when being recruited for a position. In some cases positions of increased rank in the military tend to receive comments like "I am afraid you are over qu8alified for this position." Which is essence means they don't want to pay you for your experience. I would say your experience in your specialty would hold far more importance than the rank that you attained.

I was a lowly E-3 L/Cpl after 4 years in the Corps. When I got out, I went to college (under the G.I. Bill) and managed to get three degrees (2 B.S., and one M.S.) I worked for the federal government attaining GS-15 Division Director. I had a few ex-majors, and a couple of other officers work for me during my career. But the capstone was a Naval Academy graduate who had flown in 'Nam and left the service as an O-4. A great guy, but short on leadership skills.

See doesnt matter. But giving respect to those i totally understand. But yes their civilians and they are treated as equally when they are.

I used to think they were worthless until SpaceX looked at my quals and offered me a six figure starting contract.

Previous experience plays a significant role in hiring. Education level is also a qualifier/disqulifier. Very frequently no degree means no interview and very few companies will hire anyone without a proven track record for a senior role.

Because it often does. I have worked in the military industrial complex for over 40 years and have seen many soldiers transition into the Industry and job/rank/experience count.

A few years back, I worked as a Director in a very large company. The XO (Major) of my ARNG Battalion was one of my direct reports as a civilian. As an E5, that made for some really interesting drill weekends.

Senior Chief is a Vice President at an 8 billion medical device company. What is your problem?