Yes, ideally there should be at least some of #1. In practice, a large number of people do one contract for either #1 or #2 (much more common). For anyone who stays past one contact, certainly for 20+ years, I think it's always a combination. The old truism is that we recruit individuals (which can be done solely through #1, to some extent) but we retain families (which requires a large dose of #2 and other benefits because spouses and children don't typically feel the same calling, excitement, etc.). Also, as SubaHogg rightly said, much of the initial excitement also wears off in time:I think military service has a non-monetary aspect of being "a calling" and one should not pursue it unless:
- one feels that call
- one's personal circumstances are such that it offers an opportunity (such as education & training) that just wouldn't be available otherwise
...Had someone come and shadowed for a day it would have seemed insanely exciting. But...
I've seen it suggested that it's reasonable to tell a prospective employer, at least in the corporate world, that one's goal is "to make both of us rich." I have a good friend who works in high finance, and I think he'd love that answer. Anyway, even in my field, I try not to judge anyone's true motivation as long as they do the job right.Every now and then a candidate will tell the truth, but it’s rare enough that you almost want to reward it.
Statistics: Posted by warner25 — Tue Jan 07, 2025 12:21 pm