I talk a lot of shit on linked in. It's a bit stressful, but someone has to do it and I have a DD214 blanket, so I volunteered as tribute.
With LinkedIn premium, you get to see who reads your content - I really enjoy sifting through the list to see who is watching us in the shaddows.
Yesterday, the assistant deputy commandant of manpower and reserve affairs commented on this poll:
Do you know the answer? What do you think?
Who earn$ more?
0%A 20 year Gunny
0%A 3 year Captain
I'm excited that he did, because Algorithmically speaking, I know several Generals are going to get introduced to Freelance Corporal because of it.
I'm interested to see who supports this cause, and who tries to hide us under a rug.
We will be tactful, we will be respectful, but we will be heard.
Also, please for the love of sweet baby Jesus go make a LinkedIn account. You get premium for free, and we can all connect and endorse each other for skills that will make you far more competitive for civilian jobs.
Anyways... your underpaid gunny or boot captain may not tell you today, but I appreciate the hard work you're doing. It's not for nothing!
Being a Marine is a bonus yurrr
We cannot be avoided, being ignored is only our strength.