Ever had a colleague who was so shocked that you served and then you’re relationship drastically changed?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

That’s why I got EGAs tattooed all over my face, so no one is ever surprised

#yourewelcomeformyservice

likefunny

A fishbowl full of crayons does the trick too.

Not yet. But then again I'm in DC and half the city are veterans. So nobody is too shocked about it.

likesmart

Nah it’s usually just a ‘oh that’s cool’ then they move on. I don’t talk about my service too much anyways.

like

Exactly. Maybe (extremely rarely, nowadays) a "Thank you for serving (or 'for your service to') our country.", and then they keep it pushing.

like

I try to bring it up during our first interaction so that I get to say "you're welcome!"

likefunny

BAH3....why wait till 50!?

Had one of my buddies wear an OIF cap as soon as he got out, he was 23 or 24...lol.

He did wear it in a toungue-in-cheek manner though...which made it funnier....goddamn millenials....lol

I have - longer hair, keep a 5 o clock shadow, and have been doing this long enough that it never comes up, nor is it part of my vernacular. I remember how good it felt when he looked at me and said, “you were in the military?!?!” It hasn’t hindered anything that I know of, but he does look at me differently.

like

Not really. Have you had an experience like that, OP? Curious to hear!

like

Yep, it's just now starting to happen.

I just transferred regions and there's a prevailing negative attitude about veterans in my new office. Not that I've ever believed the military is the holy grail other people do but I've noticed a difference once people find out unless their parents or siblings were also veterans.

Oddly enough, my time is about to be outside that core / typical 10 yr window to highlight on your resume and I'm about to take it off mine a I get ready to look for new opportunities a a whole.

like

Would like to know also

like

I try to avoid bringing it up but eventually you run out of civilian stories.

like

Most people are impressed and thank me for my service. They understand that veterans made a commitment & sacrifice that most won’t. Shocked to learn of your negative experience. What state is this in? Could there have been a previous problem with the military/personnel in that area?

like

Related Posts

What is "Summer Streets" in NYC? Worth doing with the wife?

like

People who live with housemates / have a garden. Does it get noisy / do you find people in the garden earlier than (we) finish, that distract you from your work?

Also, living how is living next to a secondary school? Noise / traffic etc?

Thanks

like

So who here visited the Chicago Yacht Club at Open House Chicago and decided they wanted to grow up to be an old white guy? 🙋🏻

like

I get so frustrated and annoyed when people make stupid common sense mistakes and I think it’s starting to affect my relationships. Don’t really know what to do.

like

Has anyone been through a situation that you were in a terrible relationship ( stress,anger, fights, swears, physical abuse, ego clashes) and how did you resolve it? Some might have worked on and stayed in the relationship and some might have broken up. I am looking for answers from both sides. How did you stay/work on it and how did you break up and move on? Me and my partner have strong feelings for eachother and are almost inseparable despite going through so much.

likehelpful

Would it be weird to send my ex a goodbye letter in the mail? He leaves for a military deployment soon for almost 1 year, and I generally care / miss him.

like

Hooked up with my ex today. Something about the holidays really tends to bring out my self-destructive tendencies.

likefunny

I can’t imagine going back to working in the office everyday without seeing my boyfriend and plants all day. Just the thought of that makes me miss them!

like

Dear crypto and other investments,

I have come to the realization that I absolutely do not want to work for the rest of my life. I would much rather spend my time living it up with my gf and the boys, traveling the world and living my life. Therefore, I am counting on you to not be an endless disappointment and come through clutch.

Love, someone who will go full office space if you fail me.

likefunny

Been with my GF since college and we recently hit the 4 year mark. 1-2 years into our relationship I found out she had instances of micro-cheating (flirting with guys, talking to ex’s etc - but nothing physical) and we addressed it. To her credit and my knowledge, she’s been apologetic and great at respecting boundaries since, but I still feel the pain from her actions years ago (and have talked to her about it). Feeling lost about whether to just leave or to try and work things out

like

How do you plan to care for yourself this week?

like

Hi all, my ten-year-old recently informed us that they’re non-binary. I raised my kids on queer culture so I’m actually kinda proud. I’m not non-binary myself though so I don’t know how it feels to be 10 years old and NB. How did you feel at that age? Any advice for a parent?

like

Kids these days 🤦

Post Photo
likefunny

Seen a few posts on people not having/hating on parents with kids. What is your rationale? I for one am excited to have 3 kids running around in the future! Anyone else?

like

My gf and me call each other everytime we have free time. However lately she seems disinterested in phone time. She never initiates calls anymore and she tells me she wants to hang up in the middle of the day and not right before bedtime. We live a 4 hour drive apart. And I told her this is like living together from a distance, because I put her on the house speakers. What can I do to keep her engaged?

like

How do married folks manage finances ..keep them separate or everything common? Have heard married people splitting rent and stuff and not sure I fully understand how common are situations like that.

like

How do you and your partner (married or not married) split financials?

like

Important question! Any strategies for getting out of work zoom happy hours? Other than ignoring requests and not showing up, which has been my MO so far. But it’s getting a bit awkward.

likefunny

Has anyone actually found love at work? My best friend started at a new company 6 months ago and she just took an offer somewhere else because she and her senior manager fell for each other. After 6 months she knew it was worth leaving her job for! I've been working at the same place for three years and I went on one date with a guy who didn't even work with me he just worked in the building. What am I doing wrong.

like

Getting married in September, have a vax only policy for guests. My fiancé’s sister is bringing her unvaccinated spouse to the hotel where all the wedding festivities are being held b/c she is too scared to fly on an airplane without him. I find this incredibly uncomfortable and selfish given it will put me and my fiancé in an uncomfortable position (and it will also put my elderly parents and other vulnerable fam members at risk). Any ideas as to what (if anything) to do?

like

More Posts

How’s everyone doing out there? Busy? Slow? Remote? In person? Lower rates?

like

What's it like working with BCG in Dubai? Which service lines have the best people and which should be avoided?

like

Anyone else out there not like dinners and drinking all the time? Sometimes feel like an outsider because of it. If so then how do y’all deal with it?

like

Best venues for watching stand up comedy in the DC/nova areas? Thanks in advance!

like

Anyone work for ring central? How do you like it? What’s the culture like?

Hello 👋🏾 I have a Senior CRA interview with Emmes next week and they informed me that it would be in 2 parts : with the hiring managers and then an assessment of my writing skills with multiple choice CRA questions? Does anyone have any tips, please, or referrals to learning resources? I really want this job! Thank you!

like

Just hit diamond with Hilton! Garçon, your freshest bottle of grey poupon your most average of rooms if you please, thank you. 💅

like
like

I'm an immigrant from Brazil and I'm evaluating my civil engineering degree and starting from scratch.
I did internship in civil engineering during the entire period of college and worked another year after graduating, which totaled 6 years of experience. I would like to know how the job market is like for immigrants in the field of civil engineering in the US and what advice would you give to someone who is starting over and improving in this area?

like

When your introduction is 3.5 pages and your legal analysis section is only 2

Post Photo
likefunny

Looking for servicenow developer position with 3.5 years overall experience and with 2+ yrs in snow.

Hello all,

I'm currently working on azure cloud in
Cognizant . I've about 1.4 years of experience now. I've got an offer from Axtria as an L1 Analyst. Could anyone please suggest if the change in field is worth it. Or should I just look for other jobs in cloud only? I will have to decide this at the earliest so please do help me with it.

What will be the in hand salary with benefits of home loan tax calculations ?

Post Photo

Favorite spg /marriotts in south of France?

like

Just checked in to a room at the Ritz. I found room service dinner, opened toiletries in the bathroom, and the bedding stripped. This seems like a major security issue.

Post Photo
likefunny

Best/Most Efficient tools (research; analytics; editing)for Social Media Manager? Interviewing for a startup so I’ll most likely be starting from 0 and want to handle it the right way. Any suggestions help!

like

Hi Fishes,
I have completed with my 2nd round of interview in Bain (BCN group,), healthcare Associate position. Wanted to ask about WLB, average annual hike %, career advancement opportunities (higher education funding), trips and off sites. Any insights would be great

Does anyone work at a firm where legal assistants don't do legal assistant things? For example, I have to do my scheduling and calendaring. I have to upload documents to our file management system. This morning, a name partners assistant didn't realize the name partner had a depo and didn't confirm it. This is how this firm as been for decades and it's incredibly frustrating to work this way. It's so hard to not stress over this daily.

likefunny

Happy Halloween! Who says Financial Professionals are not creative? Share what you dressed up as for work today?

like

Starting pay for RBT’s in South Florida and NY?

like

Additional Posts in Veteran Bowl

Has anyone heard of The Next Step program at Dartmouth’s Tuck school of business? I’ve been Encouraged to apply

like

How does First Advantage verify current military service during the BI? Curious if they have access to medical records or full personnel file

like

Anyone gone through Amazon AWS’ military apprenticeship?

like

M7 Bschools with most scholarship opportunities for vets?

This veteran just finished his last final (on the first day of finals week!). Commencement next Monday. Will take a few months off to hang with my family and start at PwC in the fall! Time for a beer

like

I got a job offer at GSA in Washington DC for their pathway program from GS9-GS12. I currently work in a private company and wanted to switch to federal government. The reason I wanted to switch is to get good person for my family because I'm still in the Reserve and would be able to buy time for my retirement. My wife doesn't why I'm leaving the private company. I bought my house in Iowa and I live my family. Just need advice. Thanks

like

Fam, planning to sign up for AASLT as my AT this summer. Ngl, not in best shape currently. How hard is it? How much prep would you recommend?

like

Anybody have experience with PenFed for a VA loan? Came up in a search and their rates are extremely competitive. Any reason I shouldn't take the lowest bidder?

like

I did my time and got out and was thrilled but now I am insanely bored and don’t have much motivation. Am considering getting back in or applying to become a police officer / fed...cont

like

For those of you who got out at 10, do you wish that you rode it out to 20? I’m at a crossroad and I’m not sure what to do. Have some active/reserve time, wrapping up graduate school, and am now considering either a) come back to the business world or b) go active and retire before 50 and live off a nice pension. Obviously there are draws to both. I’m an officer for what it’s worth so I can realistically retire at O-5, MAYBE O-6.

likesmarthelpful

Founded a Nonprofit to help coach veterans in transition and exiting first responders and their families while focusing on changing the stigma of mental health conversation.

Cont

like

Hey Ladies & Gents,

I'm trying to find anyone I can talk to about getting into DISA or CISA. Anyone have any experience with USAJobs and navigating the federal application and interview process?

like

I'm seeing a meme float around on facebook today regarding VA payments for anthrax shot related issues if it came from the squalene laced lots the FDA identified. Any truth to it? I'm skeptical.

Anyone here downshift in life post service?

Feel like I've been going full bore for the past decade and literally have no problem continuing the trend. Like I could just keep marking milestones and grinding or whatever until I die.

Wondering when if anyone else felt similar and decided to pull back and do something more relaxing. What was the catalyst, what are you doing, and are you enjoying it?

I'd considered taking up a 9-5 somewhere but not sure if thatd wear off fast.

like

Anyone find it cute when your co-workers get excited about establishing a "war room"?

likefunny

Looking to connect with someone who works in the Atlanta area (remote or in person) for questions regarding SIPR. Additionally, if there are individuals in this area that know of resources to use to find places that are hiring (consulting, tech, startup, etc.) in Atlanta specifically, please drop below. FYSA, I have just over 3 YOE (1 consulting, 2 government) and TS level clearance. Thanks!

like

Any tips for how to maximize property damage insurance claim?

I'm 1st time landlord and my single tenant in Seattle unfortunately overdosed on cocaine+pills 5 days before found in kitchen. :( Extensive damage.

Seeking tips - ex. contractor validating damage was on highest cost cabinets & flooring, replace all tile/grout, contractors upbid damage value (within reason).

Too many are advising being bold w insurance companies we all pay for most our lives, but open to all advice.

like

Anyone know any recruiters at USAA? Trying to apply for jobs there but getting no luck

like

Thinking about buying first home. ~$600k. How was your VA home loan experience? In a competitive market, was it a weakness? Is it an issue with lenders? Do I need a RE agent well versed with them? THX

like

Thoughts on Veteran status and the ongoing corporate layoffs?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal