PROMOTIONS ARE NOT 'EARNED'

摘要

I find it troublesome that senior enlisted and officers often will congratulate each other upon selection to the next higher pay grade or selection for an important position with a hearty handshake and the words, "Congratulations! You earned it!" In our heartfelt words of encouragement and desire to provide positive feedback to the people we admire, both junior and senior, we might be sending the wrong message.