HR screens this kid for a position as a CNC mechanic. He walks into my office and presents as a 22 year old military member.
Me: So it says you are a Marine.
Him: Yes sir, I repaired Abrams tanks.
M: So you are a 2146?
H: Yes sir.
M: Tell me what you did in the Marines.
H: I spent 2 years in a desert fixing tanks so my buddies could hunt down and kill camel fuckers. Ops, sorry sir, they told me in TAPS not to say things like that.
M: That’s fine son, I respect the truth. Go back to HR and start the hiring process. We’ll get along fine.
My nephew is a Marine who had the same role in repairing the Abrams and did a deployment in Afghanistan. Said it was an incredible vehicle to work on and the experiecne would carry over well into the real world as far as job opportunities.
My nephew is a Marine who had the same role in repairing the Abrams and did a deployment in Afghanistan. Said it was an incredible vehicle to work on and the experiecne would carry over well into the real world as far as job opportunities.
Being a former Abrams guy (M1A2 - crewman, not mechanic) the skills do translate, just advise him to be pro-active and seek help in doing so. Unfortunately most MOS skills translators out there crank out “truck driver” or “mechanic” for most of the combat arms jobs. It’s tough to accuratly communicate the experience and how it relates back to a civilian opp so that’s my advice - unless he runs into an amazing hiring manager like above be as buttoned up as possible in the eyes of a civilian hiring manager.
I’ve always wanted to slip in the phrase “I rained down hate and discontent upon my country’s enemies” when asked to briefly tell about my work experience.
I wouldn’t evaluate my self as “amazing” as a hiring manager, but I am a crusty old retired (Senior) Chief who spent his time in the trenches with kids just like him. I have an education and position that prevents me from acting like that now, but that doesn’t mean I don’t relate or respect the attitude.
CNC machines are pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical things. Tanks are pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical things. If you can work on them I can teach you to work on my stuff. If you can put up with the Gunny’s shit, you can deal with anything in this shop.
Before he left I told him the first thing he needed to learn is you don’t call the Plant Manager “sir.” My parents were married to each other. That’s when he finally loosened up and laughed.
I wouldn’t evaluate my self as “amazing” as a hiring manager, but I am a crusty old retired (Senior) Chief who spent his time in the trenches with kids just like him. I have an education and position that prevents me from acting like that now, but that doesn’t mean I don’t relate or respect the attitude.
CNC machines are pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical things. Tanks are pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical things. If you can work on them I can teach you to work on my stuff. If you can put up with the Gunny’s shit, you can deal with anything in this shop.
Before he left I told him the first thing he needed to learn is you don’t call the Plant Manager “sir.” My parents were married to each other. That’s when he finally loosened up and laughed.
You’re pretty good dude, don’t slight yourself. I’ve worked with hundreds of hiring managers who don’t care to see any personal side of any of their applicants. Like it or not you’re the exception to the rule.
he doesn’t hate moose fuckers does he?
if so someone here is in trouble. (don’t remember who was accused of that. i think i know, but don’t want to assume this one.)
What Marines lack in tact and social skills, they make up for in loyalty and hard work. Sounds like you have a “project” that as long as he is with the right team will excel. Might want to keep him away from HR.
Before he left I told him the first thing he needed to learn is you don’t call the Plant Manager “sir.” My parents were married to each other. That’s when he finally loosened up and laughed.
Please excuse my ignorance, I have heard “Don’t call me sir, I work for a living”, but not about the parents being married. I can’t figure it out and couldn’t google the explanation.
Before he left I told him the first thing he needed to learn is you don’t call the Plant Manager “sir.” My parents were married to each other. That’s when he finally loosened up and laughed.
Please excuse my ignorance, I have heard “Don’t call me sir, I work for a living”, but not about the parents being married. I can’t figure it out and couldn’t google the explanation.
If I were to guess, I might say that he is saying “I am not a bastard, so I won’t make you call me sir”
Before he left I told him the first thing he needed to learn is you don’t call the Plant Manager “sir.” My parents were married to each other. That’s when he finally loosened up and laughed.
Please excuse my ignorance, I have heard “Don’t call me sir, I work for a living”, but not about the parents being married. I can’t figure it out and couldn’t google the explanation.
This is typically heard from Senior NCO’s to junior enlisted when they are called “Sir.” It is a bit of an underhanded poke at the Officer ranks (tradition in the military is that officers are addressed as Sir or Ma’am).