Prior military vs Civilian

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:46:25 -0400

Those in the military and those civilians who came out the military, how would you rate a civilian who has come out the military and those civilians who never been in the military?
How are their work ethics and professional behavior?
Do they sashay into office way after the core hours (0600-0900) constantly?
Do they take longer then 30 mins/1 hour for lunch?
Do they disrupt the office by doing more talking/gossiping than working?
Do they show up for meetings late? (On time and after is late)

Response by Tracey Percifield made Apr 20 at 2015 5:02 PM

Tracey Percifield — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 17:02:23 -0400

I prefer military style but then I'm a type A personalty.

Response by Betty P made Apr 21 at 2015 6:12 PM

Betty P — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 18:12:38 -0400

The respect still follow you.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 21 at 2015 7:38 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 19:38:09 -0400

Corporations do not actively espouse the values the military endeavors to inculcate into the individuals. You should be cognizant of this.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 22 at 2015 2:22 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:22:22 -0400

It's a bag full of mixed nuts.

Response by Alexandra Sundock made Apr 23 at 2015 4:22 PM

Alexandra Sundock — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:22:24 -0400

I find a majority of civilians to have deplorable work ethic if they even have that. Of course some are good, but I am finding these days after returning from 17 years of being overseas, that Americans in general
Lack ethics much less work ethics.

Response by Alexandra Sundock made Apr 23 at 2015 4:23 PM

Alexandra Sundock — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:23:11 -0400

Let me also add to my post, military personnel and prior are the future of this country. Without that we are doomed.

Response by SPC Rory J. Mattheisen made Apr 29 at 2016 5:15 PM

SPC Rory J. Mattheisen — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 17:15:43 -0400

A civilian joins the military, and a Veteran leaves it. You never become a civilian again.

Response by Dan Price made Feb 17 at 2017 5:04 PM

Dan Price — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 17:04:47 -0500

Working as Operations Manager I have recieved candidates that were veted through our upper echelons of service that turned out to be completely useless. Completely untrainable and incapable of thinking outside the box. I have recieved civilian candidates whom I thought could never possibly hack the work and turned out to be some of the best assets I had on certain details. I believe that it wasn't the individuals at all rather than how I was interfacing with the training and my perception or expectations that caused either success or failure. I firmly believe that a civilian can be motivated and trained to be as proficient as anyone else. I believe that veterans have an edge that can be sharpened quicker but it is ultimately always up to the instructor!

Response by SPC Robert Bobo made Nov 30 at 2022 11:12 AM

SPC Robert Bobo — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:12:25 -0500

Professionalism and work ethic requires commitment, discipline, accountability and a desire to succeed, most military and law enforcement professionals are taught key components of professionalism however, some never embrace these core principles and end up on a path of mediocrity and or failure, professionalism has to be taught to civilians willing to embrace it, the screening, on boarding and training process remains critical in any industry, a person with a minimum wage work ethic will never achieve success. The lack of professionalism, poor work ethic and lack of personal responsibility is alarming theses day's with "fake" experts encouraging a entitled mind set