Single Sailor With Nothing Better To Do Really Hoping To Work Late Again
NORFOLK, Va. — Gunner’s Mate Third Class Jason Miller is hoping the divisional chief makes him work late because he doesn’t have anything else to do, according to the divisional chief.
Miller, who is unmarried, told friends his Xbox Live membership recently expired.
“I stood duty Sunday, chief had duty Monday so he kept us here until taps, and I hope I get to work late again today,” Miller said. “I’d love to do a good 80 to 90 hours of work in port to keep me busy. I’m single so if I wasn’t working I’d just be sitting in the berthing staring at the wall.”
Gunner’s Mate Chief Dave Franklin often sends the married sailors home at the end of working hours so they can return to the wives they complain about all day.
“I cut the married guys some slack so they can spend time with their families,” Franklin said. “It’s not right to keep someone away from their spouse. Better to make the men who didn’t impregnate a sixteen year old work longer hours for no compensation."
Franklin continued, "I’m a …
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