If you came into a large sum of money, would you get out of the military?

No. I don't do this for the money. I serve because I want to. If I did come into a large sum of money, all I would do with it is to ensure my childrens college is well paid for.

Not at all. I will finish what I started. Money that falls from the sky can slip through your fingers.

The first thing I would do is hire my father as a financial adviser (just after I called Dave Ramsey's radio show for advice)

I think I would stay in for the sense of purpose that serving has given me. I don't think I could handle just sitting around the house counting my money.

I came into the military for selfish reasons (my benefits, my education, my job security, etc) - but I quickly learned that my selfish reasons were incorrect and that I was involved in something MUCH larger than myself. After that realization, things changed - and much for the better! It brought a whole new meaning and purpose to my life. One that was not centered on me, money, or anything of the sort - it was "out of this world" you could say! :-) So to answer your question, I think if coming into money happened before this transformation, I would have jumped on it, but if it came after, no - nothing would change other than I'd have a LOT more money to help others! I've learned that money is something we have temporary control over and I beleive it comes from God! He wants us to use it wisely - and it's not just for our own interests!

If I won never have to work again money then absolutely I’d be gone. I already have more than 20 years. I’d feel no guilt in leaving.

It would take me 20 years to make a Million bucks! I would get out and be my own boss. I'm sure that if I had a Million bucks I wouldn't be doing staff duty on a Saturday, that's for sure.

Well we got some interesting feedback for the most part it was what I expected. I feel mutual in the logic of staying in and completing my career. For the most part pride overwhelms the other emotions. However I still hear this topic debated but mostly with lower enlisted Soldiers. This stands as a social experiment that shows loyalty to military comes with seniority. It can be frustrating hearing the number of Soldiers that forgot why they joined in the first place. A very large percentage go after the misconception of higher pay in the civilian sector. I spent a great deal of time counseling and more so educating Soldiers on their compensation and benefits.

I really depends on how much money. I joined the military for a lot more than a paycheck, however, if I had a lot of money there is a good chance I wouldn't be able to hold back some of my feelings if you know what I mean.

I sorta did. I make more than twice as much as I used to make, however, that wasn't the reason I left.

No... well... I am gone... so... But, in 91-92 the Army offered bonuses (SSB and VSI; lump sum and annuity)... when the Army was going from 800k to 482k.... Many were told to take it, as they were not tracking for promotion/retention. Define huge?