I am reminded of something I experienced many years ago when I left the RAF.
On the first day of my new job I wasn't the only new starter and it was obvious there were a few ex-service people about to embark on their new civilian career path.
The conversation followed the usual path, who are you, where did you serve, what did you do, rank etc.....
There was one buffoon who informed me because I used to be 3 ranks lower than him he commanded more respect from me and that he would be held in higher esteem than me in the new job!
He was very quickly put in his place!
Oh how I chortled!