Originally Posted by
Marvin
If you really feel this way, then you ought to get out at your earliest opportunity.
Many are! Our squadron is like a revolving door of active duty guys looking for a job.
Numbers have been showing that the AD is going to be 1,000 pilots short soon! Couple that with the possible airline hiring soon (if you believe that)...it could get worse, quick!
Originally Posted by
Marvin
In fact, you probably should not have joined in the first place, because you are only going to suffer disappointment in the end.
That's a bit much...
Originally Posted by
Marvin
show up every day
Ugh...this is a problem! Show up early and then that's not early enough. Stay late, then that becomes the new standard...then someones needs to look better so they stay even later! Now you're are working 14 hours a day doing nothing the last 2-3 hours...gotta keep up that face time.
Originally Posted by
Marvin
get out and go Reserves/Guard
This!
Originally Posted by
Marvin
The US military needs a certain number of people to be 4 star generals. Those people need to have had a wide variance of experience prior to getting into those positions, and ideally the AF would have 2-3times (or more) viable candidates for each position when the time comes. In order to have that, they need a pool of 3-stars with a good breadth of experience, both operational and otherwise. To get that pool, they need a pool of 2-stars ... and 1-stars ... and Colonels. You get the point.
Unfortunately, a great majority of the good ones get sick of the crap and get out before they reach that level. It seems most of the good ones get their careers cut short because they are not willing to be a Yes man.
Originally Posted by
Marvin
The military will continue to shrink, so the opportunity for someone to "just fly" is going to be reduced even more.
I am not saying it is right or wrong ... I'm saying it is what it is. You will not change it. The sooner you accept that fact and start making plans for your post-active-duty career, the happier you will be. :-)
Both True statements!