Military training has the luxury of letting go anyone that doesn't make the grade. This hopefully leaves only the best and most qualified pilots. (as it should be).
On the civilian side you have to run a business, and that includes keeping your clients flying. Thats not to say I lower my standards when training my students, but there are a few I would like to "washout" because of the lack of effort on their part.
I wish I could've flown for the military (have a lot of friends who do). Its a great career path, top notch training, and awesome co-workers. I just hope that the military pilots transitioning to the civilian side don't bring a "holier than thou" attitude (that goes for GA pilots too) to the cockpit.
K, getting off my soapbox now
-ColM