Posted on Sep 21, 2018
Military Transition to Civilian Employment: Expectations vs Reality
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Happy Friday!!
In this video I talk about the disconnect from the expectations I had and the realities of civilian employment.
Topics I talk about include:
-Everyone acting like adults
-Prior service experience
-Respect for management
-Knowing more than I thought I did
-Pay/Salary
In this video I talk about the disconnect from the expectations I had and the realities of civilian employment.
Topics I talk about include:
-Everyone acting like adults
-Prior service experience
-Respect for management
-Knowing more than I thought I did
-Pay/Salary
Posted in these groups: 
Transition
Retirement
Employment
ACAP/Soldier for Life (SFL-TAP)
Civilian Career
Transition Retirement Employment ACAP/Soldier for Life (SFL-TAP) Civilian Career
Posted >1 y ago
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My experience has shown that in the civilian world it's all about who Management likes. The individual who knows how to shmooze, BS, and say what the boss wants to hear (regardless of reality) is likelier to get the awards, bonuses, and promotions. My suggestion is this: If your end goal is that corner office, learn to play the game and know that accomplishing anything is secondary. Otherwise concentrate on your work ethic, knowledge, capability, and personal responsibility, and know that the rewards you receive are truly earned.
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