Author Topic: 2013 Handi Budget Increase DENIED (Read 2164 times)

Dinny · « **on:** April 04, 2013, 12:59:01 PM »

I was passed-up again this year for promotion.

The Army seems to have been extra stingy with promotions, most likely due to cutbacks. I learned a lot from the after action review and will be better qualified and more competitive next year.

My gun safe is full so I guess this really is a blessing in disguise.

Thanks, Dinny

mo_bio · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2013, 01:07:17 PM »

sorry to hear it Dinny. You guys dont make nearly enough. same on the civilian side of the government with promotions, raises, cost of living. I cant complain though, i cant wait to get to work each day that is worth more to me than money. Hang in there and good luck next year.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2013, 01:42:11 PM »

v8r · « **Reply #3 on:** April 04, 2013, 02:25:27 PM »

It is true our service members do not get paid enough.

Oldshooter · « **Reply #4 on:** April 04, 2013, 02:33:20 PM »

I understand your disappointment, but I like your attitude. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE DINNY. Like you said, you learned and will be better.

jim36 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 04, 2013, 02:52:02 PM »

sorry to hear that dinny. again I thank you for your service.. I will continue to pray daily for our troops.
Thanks again
Jim <")))><

30063030223357 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 04, 2013, 03:12:50 PM »

It's the same here in the civilian world! Paychecks are getting smaller, but the bills are getting larger. Don't see any relief for at least the next four years! Even though times are tough, i did find it in my heart to join the wounded warrior project. Don't regret it at all. Will give up something to keep it going. Thanks for your service also.

oldsoldja · « **Reply #7 on:** April 05, 2013, 02:19:41 AM »

Im self employed. I promoted myself many times and have been taking pay cuts for 15 years.

Thats why its handi rifles for me. I never even think of Brownings and Smith and Wessons anymore. And its cheap safes from Menards. Frugal is good, for now.

petemi · « **Reply #8 on:** April 05, 2013, 02:32:32 AM »

I guess that's another example of "Military Intelligence"......give you a Bronze Star with one hand and deny you a promotion with the other. In spite of it, if they allowed old farts, I'd be back in in a heartbeat. I really miss it. Dinny, hang in there, we're proud of you.

Pete

gcrank1 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 05, 2013, 04:54:11 AM »

Sorry to hear that Dinny, but I know you dont take it personally, its all part of the grinder we are all in. Take heart in that you have a job and are good at it.
Remember, we're pullin' for ya!

Old Fart · « **Reply #10 on:** April 05, 2013, 05:22:01 AM »

Sorry to hear that Dinny.
Like others I feel you guys are underpaid and underappreciated by the goon in charge.

Keep the faith, and keep your powder dry.

rdlange · « **Reply #11 on:** April 05, 2013, 06:40:01 AM »

A rude welcome to the new world order. Wish I had a say in where my taxes go, and you'd have gotten it. Maybe though, like me, you'll find yourself beginning to consider how to move to civilian life in the coming future. Good EMTs are hard to find I hear. Just wondering...

I know that whatever you decide will go well for you and yours.

Dinny · « **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2013, 05:07:20 PM »

Quote from: rdlange on April 05, 2013, 06:40:01 AM

Maybe though, like me, you'll find yourself beginning to consider how to move to civilian life in the coming future. Good EMTs are hard to find I hear. Just wondering...

I have obligated myself to 8 more years of service via an indefinite reenlistment. At that time I will be 46 y/o and have two kids who are 12 and 10 y/o. I may have to stay in even longer. EMT would be an entry level job, I would hope to be working in a hospital perhaps as a nurse or PA.

Thanks, Dinny

bigvarmnt · « **Reply #13 on:** April 05, 2013, 05:29:37 PM »

Not sure how you'd look in that Candy Stripe outfit

8uck5nort · « **Reply #14 on:** April 06, 2013, 01:38:57 AM »

Sorry to hear it. Sounds like you got a plan for next review. I was in te Navy years ago and know what it feels like to not get promoted for whatever reason they decided at that time. Good luck.

vabeachman · « **Reply #15 on:** April 06, 2013, 03:03:34 AM »

Good Idea Dinny, I got my RN after retiring from Navy. If you go that way you can become a Nurse Practitioner. Kind of the same thing as a PA.

geezerbiker · « **Reply #16 on:** April 06, 2013, 10:44:45 AM »

I think of nurse practitioners like old country doctors. They do everything but operate. If every small town had one, health care in this country would way ahead.

Tony

gcrank1 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 06, 2013, 10:48:20 AM »

Just had one 'save me' yesterday from my Walking Pneumonia; two thumbs up for sure!

ihookem · « **Reply #18 on:** April 06, 2013, 04:04:07 PM »

Quote from: oldsoldja on April 05, 2013, 02:19:41 AM

Im self employed. I promoted myself many times and have been taking pay cuts for 15 years.

Thats why its handi rifles for me. I never even think of Brownings and Smith and Wessons anymore. And its cheap safes from Menards. Frugal is good, for now.

Taking pay cuts is bad but I see your healthy retirement plan in your signature!!! You're rich!!

jeepmann1948 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 07, 2013, 12:11:59 AM »

Dinny,
Hang in there. Perhaps some day the review board members will need some colonic exams

George

Dinny · « **Reply #20 on:** April 07, 2013, 12:47:27 AM »

Quote from: jeepmann1948 on April 07, 2013, 12:11:59 AM

Dinny,
Hang in there. Perhaps some day the review board members will need some colonic exams
George

They better hope not. Have you seen the size of my fingers?! Several people have said that I have starfish fingers, one even said shaking my hand was like grasping a bundle of bananas.

Many years ago I was an infantry medic and my PA was upset at the number of soldiers coming to sickcall on the days we had a long run scheduled for PT. He grabbed me by the hand and had me walk into the waiting area. He told all the sickly soldiers that I would perform a rectal exam on every single patient before he would see them. That in itself reduced sickcall by 70%. Word traveled fast.

Thanks, Dinny

mitchell · « **Reply #21 on:** April 09, 2013, 03:17:13 PM »

Quote from: -Dinny on April 04, 2013, 12:59:01 PM

I was passed-up again this year for promotion. The Army seems to have been extra stingy with promotions, most likely due to cutbacks. I learned a lot from the after action review and will be better qualified and more competitive next year.

My gun safe is full so I guess this really is a blessing in disguise.

Thanks, Dinny

feel ya i only know two scouts that made the 7 list. I'm still not eligible but soon as i get my surgery I'm dropping a drill packet. I'm not sure how the med branch works but would it help you to go recruiting or something. buddy of mine just went recruiting and he said there was openings in MT

edit - said drill while thinking recruiting

Dinny · « **Reply #22 on:** April 09, 2013, 03:29:42 PM »

Recruiting is second on my branch negotiation list. I'm trying to get a medical oc/t job instead. DS school is easy, keeping your hat and badge for 3 years is the hard part.

Thanks, Dinny

mechanic · « **Reply #23 on:** April 09, 2013, 03:44:17 PM »

Yep, they just decommissioned a brigade at Benning last week, and say there are two more to go?

Everything seems to be compressing except the deficit.

Ben

Winter Hawk · « **Reply #24 on:** April 09, 2013, 04:17:50 PM »

The country is shifting to "peace time" mode, with our Mid-East adventures winding down. Historically, times of peace are also times of no promotions - you have to wait until someone up high dies or retires, then people battle over that position until it is filled, then the position of the person who got it needs to be filled, and so on down the line. Add to that that there will be reductions in strength. That open ended reenlistment might not be all that open ended! I wish you success in your career, though!

-Kees-

trotterlg · « **Reply #25 on:** April 09, 2013, 06:59:09 PM »

Dinny: Send me your Versapack 410 barrel and I will build you a Frankenstine 30 Carbine stub job for nothing, even ship it back to you. I have a new stainless 300 win Mag barrel just sitting here, it will probably look funny, but I bet it will shoot. Larry

Dinny · « **Reply #26 on:** April 10, 2013, 12:49:20 AM »

Quote from: trotterlg on April 09, 2013, 06:59:09 PM

Dinny: Send me your Versapack 410 barrel and I will build you a Frankenstine 30 Carbine stub job for nothing, even ship it back to you. I have a new stainless 300 win Mag barrel just sitting here, it will probably look funny, but I bet it will shoot. Larry

Pm sent.

Thanks, Dinny

Shu · « **Reply #27 on:** April 10, 2013, 02:07:45 AM »

Dinny,
I feel your pain. Looking at up to a 20% cut this year. I am so glad those 537 idiots in DC know what's best for us. Thank you for your service.

Sourdough · « **Reply #28 on:** April 10, 2013, 07:28:37 AM »

Dinny: Major cutbacks are coming up real fast. This sequestration has nothing to do with it, the cutbacks were scheduled before. The AF and Navy are being hit the hardest, yet the Army is still being hit hard. They hit DOD civilians two years ago, now they are hitting the Military. My oldest is in the Navy (A Sea Bee) he was told to take a remote, or get out. He's going remote, he has four years to retirement.

When I first retired, I told the wife that my retirement check was my MAD money. That went over like a lead brick. But once she retired, she came around. What she does with her retirement (expensive sports car) is her business. What I do with mine is my business. (guns, reloading equipment, what ever.)

Dinny · « **Reply #29 on:** April 10, 2013, 02:50:02 PM »

I continually tell my soldiers that the need to be reduction-in-force (RIF) proof. Now is not the time to test the patience of one's leader. I'm afraid to be late to work and face a possible dismissal.

Thanks, Dinny