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Being an officer in the military is also a hard go unless you like being a politician with a gun. Gone are the days when mere ability and talent as a leader wo
by mikece 4y ago
Being an officer in the military is also a hard go unless you like being a politician with a gun. Gone are the days when mere ability and talent as a leader would get you to O-6 and beyond; now you're lucky to make O-4 if you aren't playing politics more than being a warrior/sailor/etc. This is why so many good officers get out after one tour: they see who is left above them on the ladder and what those people did to get there and they would rather apply their talents in civilian life.
- jleyank 4y agoNot surprising. I would imagine that if the number of officers needed is shrinking it's a pretty bad environment for survival. There's a need for good people everywhere, and people will naturally gravitate to more gain, less pain.
- mikece 4y agoI don't think it's a path-of-least resistance attitude but more "I would rather not give my all and not be passed over because I'm not into ass-kissing and other BS." I realize the civilian world is full of this as well but at least here we have the option of starting up our own thing and running with that.
- michael1999 4y agoCan you make a full pension lingering at O-4, or would you be forced out for non-advancement?
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