Posted on Jun 3, 2017
What are some aspects of professionalism that often gain less prioritization while transitioning to the civilian workplace?
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One thing the civilian workplace seems to be lacking is a sense of urgency. I'm not sure if it's simply a reflection of today's workforce or my personal raising.
We are always looking for employees with a little giddy-up in their step. We seem to find those that sneak smoke breaks, disappear, and do less quality work. And...they can't be forced to do an 8 count push-up.
We are always looking for employees with a little giddy-up in their step. We seem to find those that sneak smoke breaks, disappear, and do less quality work. And...they can't be forced to do an 8 count push-up.
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Okay, sense of urgency and prioritization. Very fair. Thank you. Anything else?
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1st Lt (Join to see)
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I'm sure there are many more. I just wasn't sure by reading the question you posed. Can you clarify the question?
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1st Lt (Join to see) - Are there other differences between military and civilian professionalism that are often overlooked?
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Really hate to say it, but taking care of people is less of a priority in the civilian sector, hard to find that Espirit de corps we have. Also, honest feedback is offensive in the civilian sector.
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SGT (Join to see)
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I don't sense nearly enough sarcasm in this response. Please expand on this with explanations and ways to deal with this.
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SSG Jason Black
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Lots of biting your tongue, and you'll discover other people's feelings again and be terribly annoyed! Haha
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SGT (Join to see)
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SSG Jason Black - Okay. Is that seriously how you learned to deal with those issues?
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SSG Jason Black
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Like with anything else, you just have to adjust fire and learn your new environment.
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