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Old 11-05-2006, 15:29   #17
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Originally Posted by JPH
Call me young and naïve, but this scares/worries/saddens me a bit… the term “was” implies the past, serving my country with other highly trained and self motivated men is why I am working so hard to earn a slot in SF. It is why I am not pursuing a career in the field of my college studies, as I am sick of being “worthless” and working with unmotivated amoral people who think the world owes them something or everything. I think I am doing this for the right reasons, I just hope there is some filter within the pipeline that prevents those with the wrong motivations from polluting what I hope to someday join.

JPH

That's a little bit out of context, I was speaking about when I came into SF..........it is still a place where these things do happen. As far as filter goes, that remains to be seen. You seem like you're more informed than some others, and I will tell you to let your conscience be your guide. If its something you really want to do then, make your decision and work hard at it remembering that the hard work doesn't stop when your done at the Q course.

My comments come from what I've been seeing lately from a majority of the guys. My point is that this should be a higher calling, and that your attitude and professionalism should reflect accordingly.

In other words work hard, and it will be rewarding. With the right attitude and professionalism, You Too can be one of those guys who others will call upon to do the special stuff, without questioning whether your right for the job or not!!!!
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