I need to vent. Very nearly a year ago, my husband checked on board his ship, and walked into a shop in chaos. The 1st class in charge had *no* idea what she was doing. (I know this, because after all was said and done, she called and thanked *ME* for being so understanding of all the extra hours my husband put in to fix her mess). Within 2 weeks my husband had the whole place straight. He has (at 2nd class it's a closed up rate) been shift sup for the whole time. Technically she's still in charge, but she's giving credit where its due. Now... the chiefs are bringing in another 1st, who has *NO* experience whatsoever (they are all victims of a rate merger) giving her my husbands job, his desk... everything! Remember, I'm venting... and I'm sure SOMEone will calm me down, even as others (who do not fit the description requested) will try to spin me up even further...
So, respectfully...
WTFO?
(if you fit the requested description, you'll understand the question! :)
2006-09-10 21:13:06 · 6 answers · asked by MotherBear1975 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yeah... I'm venting here, because he vented to me... to him I'm trying to be positive and encouraging... thanks for that...
BOHICA indeed....
2006-09-10 21:41:22 · update #1
UGH!! I just got new details!! The b**** got caught running her own business on ship... *that is SO illegal*... but instead of giving her the boot they just change her shop?? REALLY WTFO??
2006-09-11 00:41:26 · update #2
Read "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller. Remember that "military intelligence" is an oxymoron. Putting up with this kind of nonsense has always been part of serving your country, although it shouldn't be.
While I was in Okinawa serving in an air control squadron, one of our radios went down because of a single, cheap component, a resistor. We couldn't find a replacement anywhere in the squadron, and it would have taken a couple of weeks, and a lot of taxpayer money, to get it through Supply. Since we had pilots flying combat patrols, we needed that radio up fast. So, a Staff Sergeant and I went out into town, spent about 50 cents to get a whole bag of resistors, and had the radio back on the air within 30 minutes.
Our "reward" was several hours in the CO's office while they decided whether to court martial us for using unauthorized parts. In the end, we got NJP, and we also had to undo our repair.
WTFO? BOHICA.
JMB
USMC, 1977-81
2006-09-10 21:37:25 · answer #1 · answered by levyrat 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Nature of the beast! Unfortunately those who are less qualified are often promoted ahead of the more qualified. Call it timing, call it quotas call it diversity, what ever it happens. This is true not only in the military but in civilian sectors as well.
You husband could decide to not do the job of his supervisor, let them make their mistakes. The problem with this is that he would be just like them, a do nothing looking for a promotion.
A true military professional will do the job at hand because that is what is required. He will eventually receive his promotion and if not he will have the personal satisfaction of doing his best and serving his Country with Pride.
I know it is difficult to watch him toil away and appear to be over looked.
I can't get promoted because I switched from the Air Force to the Army National Guard and they thing I should attend the Primary Leadership School. I have 20 years of service was an E-6 on active duty and I can't make E-6 again unless I go to this class. Its really stupid to me, but I enjoy my job and my service to the country so I am ok with it all..
2006-09-11 08:34:24 · answer #2 · answered by Chief 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So what is your husband's reaction to all this? You are spinning your wheels being angry for him since you are powerless to effect the situation. Be glad the 1st class in charged gave credit where it was due. If she is that incompetent it is going to show up in her performance ratings unless she engaging in some funny business with one of the chiefs.
Remember a spouse feelings are not considered when assignments are made. I would just say let it go. Be proud that your husband will achieve his promotions because he is competent and has integrity. And writing about it will help you vent some more. Hang in there!
2006-09-11 04:18:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Please be advised that little dramas like this have always played out in the military and always will. Bottom line is the job will be done and the personnel that can't or won't do it will pay in the long run. If your husband is doing his job the politics on board won't matter to him and he'll take pride in what he accomplishes. Sometimes it's hard but you have to swallow your pride and just follow orders. Best of luck to you and your husband and thank both of you for your service. EMCM(SW)
2006-09-11 10:03:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there, done that. I let the 1st classes do their jobs and when it all fell down again I converted to MAA and LOL as I walked out the door. If the new 1st can't handle it, then he needs to keep what ever he is responsible for in shape and let the rest go to hell.
2006-09-11 07:38:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe that first class in charge had her eyes on your man --so she kept him there longer .....
2006-09-11 07:14:09 · answer #6 · answered by pokerplayer16101 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋