I’ve gotten to the point in my Navy career where I undoubtedly want to get out. Obviously I have some time left in the service before I can, so I will have to keep an upbeat attitude while I am in. When I leave Japan I can to start a slow steady process of discharge, so when I do get out I have something to fall back on and not be homeless like some people I know.
Honestly, no matter how great of a command this is, the downside is how much something insignificant can be held on to for so long. Yes, when I first came aboard, I was Joe Navy. My uniform was always on point, I did everything with great enthusiasm and overall I was squared away like every other Joe Navy. I have been out here for two years, and in that time I have been shafted, screwed over, and treated like crap and yet through all of that I have kept a somewhat positive attitude. Unfortunately, no matter what I do, I can’t convince the guys I work with that I am not the same when I came aboard.
Though I may post pictures of my accomplishments in a Joe Navy way, that is for show to all my friends and family at home that I am doing fine out here. Am I that happy everyday when I walk into my shop, or when I’m assigned a task, or told to take the garbage out? Hell no. What you see in those pictures and what goes on in my mind about the Navy are completely opposite. I can’t wait to get the hell out and be free.
With what time I do have left, I plan on going to San Diego for sea duty again. If I had the option for shore, I would go with that, but since I don’t I am stuck with going back out to sea which I don’t think will be all bad. There, I can get my life back on track and do more to prepare myself for discharge which I can’t wait to come up. I can’t wait to leave this command especially so that I may start off with a fresh slate with whoever I work for next. Pictures are worth a thousand words, but in my Navy pictures, Joe isn’t listed.
Awwwww,
Your not any Joe Navy for me. :]
I miss you, can’t wait till you can come home finally. Lol, and yes, I am aware that I am the one girl who sent you there.
While I’m not one to talk about incessant whining, your complaints are a little hard to swallow. I think people give you the same amount of respect that’s afforded to everyone else on this boat, and I think your routinely praised for what you contribute to the place. Instead of sulking in this air of self-entitlement, why don’t you talk to me, or any of the other folks that may be getting to you, and figure things out so you can enjoy the time you have in? I know I’m being a hypocrite, but it’s only as good or bad as you make it.