Job When I First Joined Thesis

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Teamwork requires good communications skills and the development of respect. Most people do not have such amazing opportunities to develop character; we in the Navy do.

The Navy has enriched my friendships, which is one of the reasons why I love my job. I knew that I would meet new people in the Navy, but had no idea how many of them would become life-long friends. The Navy puts us in close quarters with people from all walks of life and from around the country. Our work and living situations demand that we learn how to resolve conflicts quickly and develop compassion for people that are different from ourselves. We have different political views, different ethnic backgrounds, and different personalities. Instead of focusing on our differences, we pay attention to our common goals. My friendships have been enriched through the service we do as naval officers.

Another reason why I love my job is that the Navy encourages me to have and keep an open mind. Meeting people from around the country and from around the world forces me to examine my own prejudices, biases, and beliefs.
Traveling and seeing how other people live also helps me to understand the rich diversity that comprises human life on the planet. Few jobs offer the wealth of opportunities to travel as much as military jobs, and travel engenders an open mind.

My job is an ideal one: one that opens minds, solidifies friendships, and builds character. I act more open-minded than I did before joining the Navy, which also opens my heart to new people and experiences I might have been cut off from before. My circle of friends has expanded far beyond what it might be if I never joined the Navy. Ultimately, the unique work we do challenges me every day to become a better person and a better citizen......

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