When you think your job is difficult:

Looking back at my military vs civilian careers, I think my worse day in the military was better than my best day in the civilian world. I'd go back today if I could. Since leaving the Air Force I have never been able to duplicate to sense of "doing something greater" and the camaraderie that I found in the military. In addition, civilian employment is only about ONE thing, MONEY, MONEY, MONEY!

I also think our own behavior style, or personality, has a lot to do with how we perceive our work environment. For example, on the DISC Profile, I am a "high Influencer" and high Dominate" Which means I enjoy being around people and having a say in what's going on.

For reference, I...
Worked from the time I was 13 years old until I went in the military at 21 years old.
Started Army Reserve, than went active duty Air Force.
Retired from the Air Force in 2005
Owned a franchise for 5 years (closed it to move close to my aging mother - wouldn't change a thing!)
Was a real estate agent for 2 years
Assistant General Manager at Advance Auto for 6 months
Running a Furniture Medic franchise for the past year

In the military I had MUCH more responsibility than any of my civilian jobs. I think that is what made it so enjoyable.

@greymouser7, hopefully things will change for the better very soon!!!