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Military

Question

Hello Rabbi,
I’ve been serving in the military as career personnel for about two years. Four months ago, a new commander arrived. I really don’t get along with him at all. I even hate him. He has no interpersonal skills, no tact, and it affects me so much that I’m writing this question at midnight.
On the one hand, I have a good position, good conditions, a salary, and a sense that I’m doing something important. At the same time, as I described, if the previous commander told me he wanted to stay in the position only because of me, toward this commander I feel exactly the opposite.
There’s a lot more I could say, but the question is: is this bad feeling and the suffering he causes me worth it, considering that I have a stable job with relatively good conditions? (In terms of salary, of course outside I could earn the same salary and more.) Maybe it would simply be better for my peace of mind if I left? Or maybe I need to swallow it, suffer, and keep going, and that’s just how it is?
It’s important to me to say that I’m not the kind of person who complains, and if I am complaining, it’s because the other side has honestly earned it through the way he behaves toward me.
I’d be glad for your advice, Rabbi.

Answer

I can’t answer that. There’s no general answer here. You know the intensity of the difficulty and distress, as against the constraints, your earning potential outside, and the quality of the position.
Just remember that commanders get replaced from time to time, and it isn’t forever. Maybe you could also speak with him openly and clear the air.

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