Posted on Dec 13, 2015
Is there a reason why soldiers aren't paid how they deserve to be?
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A pro ball player can get millions but a Soldier who puts his life on the line against ISIS and the Taliban gets paid just enough to make ends meet.
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... don't shot me on this ...
how about too many of us ... it will cost the tax payer too much to support us?
how about too many of us ... it will cost the tax payer too much to support us?
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I think it's because we, as a society and a country, are somewhat out of whack, SGT(P) Daniel McBride. It's not just military folks who get short-changed. Consider teachers, and maybe even nurses. I'm sure there are other occupations you could add to the list.
We worship celebrity, and that worship translates into big money for celebrities, pro athletes, movie stars, etc.
Of course, there are at least two issues that argue against more pay for military folks:
1) We didn't sign up to get rich; we signed up to do our duty, to give something back, to defend our country.
2) Our national budget doesn't allow for much more pay for the military, due to the high numbers of military personnel.
While I agree with your sentiment, I suggest that you consider applying for warrant officer or OCS if you're looking for bigger bucks and you want to remain in the military.
We worship celebrity, and that worship translates into big money for celebrities, pro athletes, movie stars, etc.
Of course, there are at least two issues that argue against more pay for military folks:
1) We didn't sign up to get rich; we signed up to do our duty, to give something back, to defend our country.
2) Our national budget doesn't allow for much more pay for the military, due to the high numbers of military personnel.
While I agree with your sentiment, I suggest that you consider applying for warrant officer or OCS if you're looking for bigger bucks and you want to remain in the military.
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I have spent 14+years on active duty and about 30 in the civilian workforce. When I entered the military, pay was not very good. Still, I had room and board, clothing, access to cheap entertainment, access to cheap schooling, etc.
I honestly think that overall there was little difference in my total compensation between what the military paid and what the civilian world offered.
And I do not know of any civilian retirement benefits which match what the military retirement provides.
I honestly think that overall there was little difference in my total compensation between what the military paid and what the civilian world offered.
And I do not know of any civilian retirement benefits which match what the military retirement provides.
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We are a volunteer Army that is employee by the government. Being that we giving housing, medical and other benefits that you would have to work a lifetime in some civilian jobs, we just aren't meant to be rich in this line of lifestyle.
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If we paid more we would have a better pool of individuals because we could raise educational, physical standards to justify the pay. Most enlisted would tell you that they joined to pay for college which is why so many of the "good ones" only do one enlistment.
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SGT(P) Daniel McBride
Of course. But so many put their lives on the line but can barely support their families outside of free health care
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PO1 John Miller
SGT(P) Daniel McBride
I don't mean to sound like so many lectures you've already heard, but it does sometimes take careful budgeting and sacrificing. Sometimes that means not spending money on things you want, but only on things you need. Do you need a pair of shoes that cost a few hundred bucks? Can you get a pair of jeans at the AAFES that cost $20 instead of those designer jeans you had your eye on?
Of course, saying that about ourselves is easy. But if you've got kids, it's a lot harder. "Daddy, I want this toy..." In your heart you know you can't afford it but it's so hard to say no to your mini-me!
I don't mean to sound like so many lectures you've already heard, but it does sometimes take careful budgeting and sacrificing. Sometimes that means not spending money on things you want, but only on things you need. Do you need a pair of shoes that cost a few hundred bucks? Can you get a pair of jeans at the AAFES that cost $20 instead of those designer jeans you had your eye on?
Of course, saying that about ourselves is easy. But if you've got kids, it's a lot harder. "Daddy, I want this toy..." In your heart you know you can't afford it but it's so hard to say no to your mini-me!
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We are not Mercenaries. Has always been the case. Not paid nearly what we are worth and by what is expected of us but in our line of work to make the "Big Bucks" you have to be a Senior Officer or a Mercenary plain and simples and I'm just not cut out for the "Soldier of Fortune" bit.
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I always thought we were paid ok. Add in the benefits and it's a pretty good salary.
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Military personnel make more than most teachers or law enforcement personnel (but less than fire fighters). If you don't like your current pay there are plenty of options to drastically improve your pay, all you have to do is volunteer and pass a few prerequisite courses.
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Civilians like pro sports stars, but tolerate the military. When I was in, there was open hostility toward the military, so conditions have improved.
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