Scenario: You see someone who is taking on too much, what do you do?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:22:34 -0500

If you see someone who is taking on too much what do you do?

Does it matter if they outrank you (ie. are your boss) or if they are your subordinate?

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Jan 31 at 2015 12:25 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:25:38 -0500

I see if I can pawn off some of my work before they finally snap....lol

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Jan 31 at 2015 12:34 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:34:20 -0500

I made it a habit to ask my 1SG or CDR at least once a week "Give me something to take off your plate." Sometimes, I really regretted it. But for the most part, I believe it puts the head shed at ease to know that their subordinates had their back. Every once and a while, they would find me on the flight line and ask the same. Imagine a Captain and 1SG asking that and coming down the back fire escape of the hangar to run out and help push aircraft to the flight pads! We had a great work ethic as a unit and worked and fought as a family. My commander is the one who nicknamed me Uncle Mark. Top's nicknames were not as flattering....lol. Old School, Baby!