Jeffrey Counsil:  

Workplace I began working for the state of Nevada in 1993 and have been here eversince. I worked for the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation from 1993-2004 most of that time as the supervisor of the New Hire Reporting Unit. In 2004, I transferred to the Department of Cultural Affairs, Nevada Arts Council. The Arts Council was fun and all of that, but I realized my position wasn't going to help me advance financially or attain career goals so I decided to move to Western Nevada Community College in 2006 where I am an Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Instruction and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs. I am still here. I am looking forward to retiring from State service at some point in the next decade and a half. Until then, I am attempting to move into more of an accounting type position. Military In January, 1987, being married for almost 18 months and realizing it was difficult to make ends meet; I went into the military and began basic & advanced training for the U.S. Army at Fort Knox, Kentucky. My chosen Military Occupational Specialty was Cavalry Scout which in the real world translates to Reconnaissance Scout. There were long hours trekking through hostile terrain gathering intelligence on enemy strengths, assets and movement. It was very difficult, both physically and mentally, but quite rewarding at the same time. Once advanced training was well under way, my unit, along with several other units nearing completion of training was put on alert and told to stand-by to go to Libya. This was pretty stressful as we waited; our gear packed, for the order to get on the plane; thoughts of worry, excitement, fear and anticipation swirling about our helmeted noggins. The origins and meanings of the military expression, "Hurry up and wait" became abundantly clear as we waited, not knowing if we would actually be going to war. Fortunately, we never got the order and sto...Expand for more