A Bumpy Ride to the Top
A Memoir of a Journey From the Late 40’s Through the 80’s
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The end of World War II resulted in thousands of men and women being discharged from the service entering civilian life. This memoir begins after the author is honorably discharged from the United States Army, on November 26, 1945 and returns to
His war time experiences affected his entrance into civilian life. He was not prepared to begin his life where it left off before entering the service. Consequently, he floundered until he realized sooner or later he had to get a grip on life. He knew to begin a professional career he had to have an education. During this period he got married and had a child. These experiences enhanced his character beginning during the depression and strengthened through his tour of duty in the United States Army.
His first job as Office Mail Clerk lead to a position associated with manufacturing. This is where he decided that his career path should be in manufacturing, with the ultimate goal Vice President of Manufacturing.
The journey to the top can be a bumpy ride. As he progressed through various positions and corporations he soon learned that it takes a little more than education and experience to reach the top.
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The depression years and his tour of duty in the United States Army during World War II prepared the author for the journey into the business world. The transistion of re-entering civilian life and its experiences required a physical and mental adjustment. This memoir relates the author's personal, educational and professional experiences during his journey to climb to the top.
The author encountered a series of events that created the challenges that prepared him for each stopover and provides managerial guidance that ultimately stimlulates the reader's motivation. It was an incredible journey. His experiences denote that losing a skirmish must feed the desire to move forward. Each set-back must incite the force for the forward thrust to stay focused. A steadfast determination facilitates the journey to the top.
About the Author
During World War II the author served in the United States Army, 10th Mountain Division, 10th Mountain Medical Battalion. He achieved the rank of Corporal. During his tour of duty he participated in two campaigns earning a Bronze Star and was awarded a Purple Heart
Following his honorable discharge he attended