SGT Ben Keen 574244 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Over the past 2 weeks, I really been struggling more and more dealing with what I consider the total bulls&amp;%t of my civilian counterparts here at work. It's really stressing me out. The things they talk about, complain about, etc; makes my head hurt. Last week, I had one of my coworkers tell me this story about his "Navy friend" that had to go back to Basic Training for the US Army after volunteering for a "special top secret mission". Another one of my coworkers talks endless about these sex parties he attends. Keep in mind, most of my coworkers are 40 - 50 years old including these two.<br /><br />I'm finding it harder and harder to come to work. I'm finding it harder and harder to maintain my cool and not just yell "Shut up". I find the added stress isn't helping with my already reduced sleep level. <br /><br />I guess my question to you guys is am I just being hypersensitive? I guess I needed to vent before my head blew up and this is the one place I can turn to and know I will not be judged. 2015-04-06T08:39:23-04:00 SGT Ben Keen 574244

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Over the past 2 weeks, I really been struggling more and more dealing with what I consider the total bulls&amp;%t of my civilian counterparts here at work. It's really stressing me out. The things they talk about, complain about, etc; makes my head hurt. Last week, I had one of my coworkers tell me this story about his "Navy friend" that had to go back to Basic Training for the US Army after volunteering for a "special top secret mission". Another one of my coworkers talks endless about these sex parties he attends. Keep in mind, most of my coworkers are 40 - 50 years old including these two.<br /><br />I'm finding it harder and harder to come to work. I'm finding it harder and harder to maintain my cool and not just yell "Shut up". I find the added stress isn't helping with my already reduced sleep level. <br /><br />I guess my question to you guys is am I just being hypersensitive? I guess I needed to vent before my head blew up and this is the one place I can turn to and know I will not be judged.

2015-04-06T08:39:23-04:00 2015-04-06T08:39:23-04:00 CW5 Private RallyPoint Member 574256

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I know what you mean, <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="29302" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/29302-sgt-ben-keen">SGT Ben Keen</a>. I hear it even at my work, and everybody I work with is a veteran, many are retirees. Our office environment allows me (and everyone) to tune in and tune out as we please. When things like that come up, I usually just tune out and get on with my work.

2015-04-06T08:48:00-04:00 2015-04-06T08:48:00-04:00 CPT Bruce Rodgers 574257

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ok let me put my psychologist hat on, it's up to you brother what you allow to stress you out, don't give others the power to control how you feel. Now I'm taking off my psychologist hat, people can be stupid and like you I try my best to ignore the ignorant dumb a**

2015-04-06T08:48:27-04:00 2015-04-06T08:48:27-04:00 CSM Private RallyPoint Member 574264

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would call bullshit and tell them if there isn't any pictures it didn't happen. When I took my vacation days I would tell them that I actually went to Iraq with Seal Team 6 to fight ISIS...<br /><br />Don't sweat it brother either ignore them or tell them you don't want to hear any of that nonsense. Don't let it get to you, definitely not worth it.

2015-04-06T08:52:41-04:00 2015-04-06T08:52:41-04:00 SSgt Dan Montague 574363

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ive been retired for about 3 1/2 years. I still sometimes want to choke someone out or put them in their place. I have come to realize this. You can not compare our time in the military to their time in the civ world. As I listen to the bitch about things or how bad it is, I just smile and nod thinking to myself that this is just a cake walk. They have no idea what stress we have been through.<br />If they tell their little war stories that their friends told them, or about why they didn't join the Marines, I just smile and nod.

2015-04-06T09:53:48-04:00 2015-04-06T09:53:48-04:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 574366

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You are not alone<br />My advice: Treat them like pigeons. <br /><br />Okay this video below is about picking up ladies in Nova Scotia but if applied to your co-workers it can make things interesting.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/LA0e0x8rYLw">https://youtu.be/LA0e0x8rYLw</a>

2015-04-06T09:55:28-04:00 2015-04-06T09:55:28-04:00 SGT S Johnson 574453

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am sure You know some Good contacts that might be able to HELP OUT some Combat Vet's. I have looked into this across the USA and I am NOT the ONLY one affected by this. <br /><br />I am a 40% VA rated Combat Veteran of ( 2005-2006 )Operation Iraqi Freedom. <br />I am awaiting another VA claim from Aug 2012.<br /> I was placed in the IRRR on Nov 2013, <br /> I have been working for the Kilo-Roger co as a Butcher, for Over 28 yrs.( been back to work since returning home 2007). I have been demoted 2 times due to my physical injuries, I am not able to do the job I did before I went to Iraq. I was recently transferred to a new location because my supervisor (of 3 months time) had a problem with me confronting him on referring to me as a PATHETIC CRIPPLE and being LAZY and coming to the aide of some part-time employee's. <br /> I believe My problems started After a manager Yelled at Me to " GET THAT SH!&amp; OFF YOUR HAT", The SHI&amp; he was talking about was My OIF Veteran hat along with my AMERICAN FLAG pin and my WWP pin. I asked for an apology and he said "No". I went to his boss and She said "I was Overreacting its just pins and a hat"<br /> I have been at the previous location since 2008 with 2 different supervisor's and 3 different store manager's with NO PROBLEMS.<br /><br /> I am at the new location less than 3 weeks and I am terminated for being a Verbal Threat to Customer's ,Management staff &amp; Fellow employee's! I talked about a video game called Assassins' Creed, I also was overheard asking a fellow hunting enthusiast "I like to go to the shooting range (in the winter I'm Not able to ride my Motorcycle) after a bad day at work, would you like to join me?" <br />I am asking for some help in Who to contact. They are treating me like I am going to SNAP from A PERCEIVED PTSD!!! <br /><br />The Kilo-Roger co wants ALL of my Military, VA and Private Medical records. <br /> This ALL took place on 22 FEB 2014.<br /><br /> In DEC 2014 I went through mediation with the UFCW Union and the( Hypocritical) Kilo-Roger co. I was portrayed as a Bat@#$% Crazy person that would SNAP &amp; KILL these 2 people, ALL their relatives, and neighbors, do to A PERCEIVED PTSD! <br /><br /> I have been found Wrongfully terminated from Kilo- Roger by the Ohio Unemployment commission. <br />I have contacted ESGR, They said Kilo- Roger may or may not have done anything wrong, but since I am in the IRRR they dont handle this.<br /> I have contacted CRC in Ohio, and I am still awaiting a decision, the time frame keeps getting extended.<br /> I have filed with the EEOC in Ohio..<br /> I have also filed with the ADA, the time frame keeps getting extended.<br /> I am asking for some help in finding a JAG Officer (Ret.) that might be able to guide me in the right direction.<br /> I am about to lose hope in dealing with this HYPOCRITICAL Kilo- Roger co. <br />P.S. The Kilo-Roger co is Now Retaliating against my fellow employees that have SUPPORTED Me from the beginning!!!<br /><br />Thanks for your time. <br /> Scott "FireBall" <br /> Wounded Warrior Project Alumni <br />I.A.V.A. Member <br />D.A.V. Life Member <br />C.V.M.A. Life Member <br />V.F.W. Post 7883

2015-04-06T10:45:28-04:00 2015-04-06T10:45:28-04:00 SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. 574486

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't think civilians will ever have a "mission mentality" and deep down inside they dislike those of us who do.

2015-04-06T11:03:03-04:00 2015-04-06T11:03:03-04:00 SFC(P) Aaron Fore 574765

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There is only two types of problems, ones you can fix (can't fix stupid though) and ones you can't. For the ones you can't fix, you're gonna have to adapt, overcome and improvise a way around it. Whatever you do brother, just don't hand them the power of letting them know they have influence over your moods. There are plenty of us out here who will be happy to let you bend our ears and decompress.

2015-04-06T13:10:15-04:00 2015-04-06T13:10:15-04:00 SGT Ben Keen 576534

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just wanted to take a second and thank everyone that took a minute to reply. Reading what you all had to say helped me come back to zero. I also had an appointment at the VA and was able to talk with my doctor yesterday about some of this stuff and how it was playing into my mental health. I pretty much just put everything out there. While it doesn't change anything here at work, I find myself much more calm and relaxed today.

2015-04-07T09:25:55-04:00 2015-04-07T09:25:55-04:00 SPC James White 1121471

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you for sharing, its been since April, hows that "transition" going for you?

2015-11-20T10:56:22-05:00 2015-11-20T10:56:22-05:00 2015-04-06T08:39:23-04:00