I am currently an E-6 staff sergeant, E-6 is the pay grade and staff sergeant is the Rank. I am going to be promoted to E-7 sergeant first class with in the next few months. Becoming an E-8 Master Sergeant is a goal I set early in my career. As an E-8, you can be in many different positions such as a first sergeant. There are many rewarding benefits, such as More Money, More Responsibility, and fewer people giving you orders. What I truly find rewarding is that as an E-8 you have the ability to help affect change and assist in making soldiers lives better.
Though there are times, it has been difficult and stressful. The journey has been and will continue to be enjoyable. When you love your career and life the way, I love