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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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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SSG Jason Black
Lots of biting your tongue, and you'll discover other people's feelings again and be terribly annoyed! Haha
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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
Like with anything else, you just have to adjust fire and learn your new environment.
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SFC William Stephens
SSG Jason Black - I have to add my two cents to this conversation because the comments that you made above I don't agree with you because with my 20 years of Army time and 10 years of DOD/DON civilian time I'm here to tell you that the people make it what it is and it the Leadership listen to the people and what they want it's a good agency. It starts with Leadership listen to demands like Facilities changes, upgrades and new equipment. I'll tell we had a brand new 2 star come in and he said what ever the people wanted to make their work easier and make there time go bye and make the agency run smoothly and excel, it will be done. Now I don't know what agency you work for but from the sound of things you sound like your stuck or you are having trouble relocation for a new job. Have you ever tried to sit down with your leadership and tried to make changes or recommend changes for the better. Because I'm here to tell you today Army Leadership sucks they are worried Killing the enemy first and foremost. 2nd most importantly, weapons and equipment but what are they doing for the soldier and his or hers family? You tell me, I'm happy in today Civilian sector and I would not give up for nothing. If you don't take care of your people you don't produce a product for the NAVY. I worked for the ARMY for years. I have seen with my own eyes.
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