Monday, Dec 3rd, I got promoted to Specialist (E-4). It's not a huge step in life but it is an important one. I have to have six months in grade before I can get my Sergeants stripes which is the big promotion. I have a lot of work ahead of me before I can get them.
It's nice to start moving up the food chain. As an civilian you can ask for a raise whenever you feel like you are worth more than you are getting paid. Here in the military it's almost socialistic. Everyone in the same rank/grade gets paid the same regardless of job. You're paid salary so sometimes you may work a 40 hour week or maybe a 80 hour week. You still get paid the same. You have to work at getting promoted.
Sarah got to pin me (velcro me?) which was really nice.
7 comments:
How cool is that! Congratulations! I am so happy for you guys and thankful for all the good things happening lately. You have no idea how much I look forward to hearing/reading what's going on. Good news is hard to come by. I wish you the best!
Nicki
Congrats! I got to pin steves sgt rank they pounded his in he earned his blood rank I couldnt bring myself to doing that to him! Congrats again...Any step you take is a big one and you should be proud of yourself!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Congratulations! That is great! Good Luck With Everything!
I can't possibly imagine all the hard work gone into this, my sincere congratulations!! You totally deserve it, we're so happy for you!
Congratulations! I agree with you on the military pay, and how different it is from a civilian's job. It is one of those things where the benefits can be great, but it all comes with a price. By the way, have ya'll gotten orders to deploy yet? We know our batt. will be leaving summer '08.
You deserve it battle.
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