Does anyone respect the millitary as good employment history any more?

Question

i just got out of the army and i am looking for work, and when employers look at the military experience that all ask me, other then killing people what other training do you have. i am sick of this, i fought so they could even act like this to me

Answer 1

Obviously they are cry-baby LIBERAL, Anti-war, Anti-Bush IDIOTS.

Be polite and cordial. They are just trying to push your buttons. Kindly remind them that military service allows the soldier to receive physical training, mental strength and building of moral, character and leadership skills, just to name a few. It takes discipline, maturity and high motivation to excel in the military. Lets not forget one important thing here. You VOLUNTERED for this and did so under unbelieveably difficult circumstances such as weather, dangerous conditions and other unfavorable obsticles.

You deserve a pat on the back my friend.....not a knife in the back.

Good Luck

Answer 2

nope, all the military shows is that you held a job for at least 4 years, but employers nowadays aren't looking for people they have to train, job experience is what counts. what kinda work are you lookin for, look into the unions, I know alot have some sort of helmets to hard hats programs.

Answer 3

F-u-c-k them sorry b******s, start your own business selling what they sell and put their sorry @sses under. That's what I have done with every liberal democrat pig that has abused me that way.

USAR 1983-89

Answer 4

Yeah, your looking at the wrong employers then. My friends and I are all ex-army/navy and the oil/gas well service industry really digs combat arms veterans. Look into Weatherford International, Schlumberger, Superior Energy, Baker Hughes, and BJ. They are always looking for good hands who are willing to work out in the elements, with a team and long hours. The pay and benefits are very excellent as well. These companies have districts all over the United States.

I work for Weatherford now and really enjoy it. I started off working for Schlumberger. Email me if you'd like to know more.

Hope I helped ~ Jeff

Answer 5

I sense you have an attitude that isn't supposed to be in an interview.

You need to sell yourself just like when you were working for good evaluations in the military. Just because you did a few years in the military doesn't mean they are going to bend over and get you a job. I'm retired Navy and I got divorced as I retired, so I couldn't even finish my Bachelor's Degree. The employers that wanted that degree don't care that I retired. I had to start over after having a job for 20 years. Nobody said it's fair. It's the way it is.

If you need certain skills or qualifications to perform a job, you need to demonstrate them with experience via degrees, certificates, references, etc. Whether you got them in the military doesn't usually matter.

Good luck, and give it your best shot every time regardless of the ones who didn't hire you.

Answer 6

Oh my god, I cannot believe that someone would say that. I live in Northern CA. Born and raised and I cannot wait to get the h**l out. I am busting my *** in my Mech Engr curriculum so that I can work for the US Military. I want to be an Officer and yes I will probably be there for 20 years! When I get out I will teach, most likely on college campuses.

I am tired of whiny whimps. I have so much respect for Military people and admire their discipline and sacrifice for those like myself. I remember interviewing with HR recruiters in SF and Berkeley, all democratic women that never knew what they wanted in their employees. Rarely did they ever know much about the job description themselves or who I'd be working for. I am a woman, and encountering passive whiny, self pitying, and point-the-finger people like themselves, made me ashamed to be of the same gender. Knowing that when I begin my career in the Military and that I will giving up part of my rights for unappreciative people like them is kind of disheartening, BUT there are far more folks that appreciate your work and dedication. And I am one of them! I would have sued them for all they were worth....hahhaha...but that's me!

Answer 7

Are you serious?? That's a load of c**p!

Answer 8

If employers are really asking you that question, that is in violation of SO MANY laws it isn't even anywhere CLOSE to being funny. First thing to do is go to, not call, but go to the VA regional office and report this. If you just can't get there, the first number is the VA The second phone number is for the Dept of Labor. Call them after you've seen the VA. You may even want to get a lawyer but save that for a bit. This is SO BULL ****.  

Answer 9

I don't believe you.  I have never experienced what you are stating.  I have been offered every job I have interviewed for and all said it was a large part because of being in the military.

Answer 10

those mouth breathers.  must be edinboro drop outs

Answer 11

There just f***ing liberals. Who cares what they think about our military? Next time one of those mother f***ers asks you that, tell them that the military doesn't have to protect them if you don't want to. It's voluntary, not forced.

Answer 12

I think it should be, it means that you have discipline and endurance. People who do that aren't appreciative and you shouldn't waste your time around them. It's probably just because people don't consider the military to be "intellectual".

Answer 13

Guess you fell for those BS military adds.