Hello!
Happy Veteran's day.
Thank you Veterans for the cost you paid for our freedom, the freedom to live in safety and pursue happiness, freedom of speech, and for all the freedoms that we daily take for granted.
Now, if you all didn't know by now, I myself am a Veteran. I served in the United States Marine Corps from April of 2015 to April 2019. You can thank me by reading this blog and leaving amazing constructive comments.
Today's entry is specifically about why you, as a future (or present) successful business owner/employer/manager... should hire Veterans! Veterans are a different breed of people. I can't speak for all branches of the military, but I can speak on the Marine Corps. I would hire every single Marine I ever met. Now.. some may be a little rough around the edges. Curse words are a part of the dictionary for the Marine Corps. Some may attempt to turn your business model into a 5 paragraph order (if you know, you know). You also might see your Marine employees use an excessive amount of chewing tobacco and smoke a pack of cigarettes a day, but this is normal. Besides that, YOU WANT Marines in your company, and I will tell you why.
5 HUGE reasons you should hire a Marine!
1. Leadership
Marines make amazing leaders. Leadership is engraved in every single Marine's brain since boot camp. No matter what your future Veterans job in the military was, from the basic Motor-T Mechanic to the valiant, fearless Infantryman, solid leadership was what made that unit successful. Here's the Marine Corps principles of leadership if you're interested.
2. Professional Appearance
Marines ALWAYS look good. Every single weekend while I was in the Marine Corps, I spent over 20 minutes out of my precious day to wait in line to get a 2 minute medium or low fade haircut at my local barbershop. If you didn't have a haircut by P.T. formation come Monday morning, you were screwed. Uniform inspections almost every week, discrepancies found had to be fixed by the following day. Even while not working, there was always a standard on what to wear out in the "civilian world" No gym shorts, or tank tops while not at the gym or beach. No rips in jeans and ALWAYS WEAR A BELT. You won't have to worry about your future warrior not shaving or looking a like a mess at your company meeting. Here's the Marine Corps uniform regulation if you're interested.
3. Responsibility
(Picture unrelated... or is it?) Marines are responsible. Three words: Fifteen. Minutes. Prior. Marines are ALWAYS expected to be 15 minutes early to a timeline otherwise, they are late. You have formation at 0600 sharp. Your Platoon Sergeant tells you to be there at 0545 to make Gunny happy. Your Squad Leader says that he/she "implores" you to be there at 0530. Your Team Leader then tells you to be there at 0515, so you BETTER be there by 0500 for that 0600 formation, rah? Marines are always accountable and responsible for themselves and their actions, thus making a great asset to your company.
4. Integrity
Integrity, as defined by the Marine Corps, means that you are honest and truthful in what you say or do. Having integrity means that you put honesty, sense of duty, and sound moral principles above all else. Marines are taught integrity in boot camp, and many Marines have this core characteristics tested in many ways throughout their career. Integrity is vital in the Marine Corps, and in business.
5. Semper Fidelis
Semper Fidelis means Always faithful, and is the Marine Corps' motto. You won't find anyone more loyal than a Marine and that is a fact. Semper Fidelis means being faithful to your country, to the Marine Corps, but most importantly, to your brother and sister Marines. Not just for your 4-year enlistment, or your 20 year career. If you do it right, becoming a Marine changes who you are. The spirit of the Corps, and the Marines who came before us is indelibly etched into our souls. That is what Semper Fidelis means, and you can think of the multitude of ways it can enhance your business having a Marine in your office, on your own.
Have a great week everyone!
