Need advice on whether I should stay in or get out?

That solely depends upon the skills you've acquired over your very short Army career. What is your current MOS?

You should absolutely stay in

Only you can make that big a decision about your future. Are those kind of salaries possible outside the military? Yes, they are indeed. However, from what I can tell the number of folks struggling to find work far outweigh those that walked into their "dream job". Now that I have been out for a few months I realize how lucky I was to start my new position right away upon getting out. I can tell you that without the degree it simply would not have happened. Lastly, don't just look at the salary when making the decision. If you have yet to play this game on the civilian side of the house, the additional costs might just shock you. Even if you find a job right away that has decent medical coverage, what it actually costs you can be a rude awakening. I think we forget how big a deal the benefits we enjoy while in uniform really are. Do the math and be brutally honest with yourself. Don't listen to the advise of anyone who has not actually don't what you are contemplating.

Very few people make 70-90 thousand a year unless you have a professional degree and even then it is not likey to start. You will most likely make less money and pay more taxes if you get out plus you lose a lot of benefits. Think hard about it before you do it.

I would say stay in just for the benefits. If you don't necessarily like your MOS you could reclassify to something that has a better job opportunity outside the military. You definitely need to talk to your re-enlistment NCO and your wife.

I got out of the Corps in 1979 and tried to go back in 2 years later. I had the same 3 kids as whn I got out but they said I would lose a rank and there is no way I could support them on that pay. In other word I couldn't go back. If you think you are a lifer then be one! You can always change your mind in 2 to 4 years.

Dude you got 6 kids! You are going to get ate alive in Medical insurance and rent. Stay in!

You've heard the expression that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence? Well, it's not true. The grass is greener where you water it the most. Think about that as you ask yourself whether or not you want to stay in. Take this to the Bank: the outside job world is a zoo of Biblical proportions. Ask your family what they are prepared to give up or do without, but make the final choice WITH them.

No brain-er IMO to stay in! The gov-ie/contractor gigs aren't what they used to be during Iraq/Afg surges, but even then you had to have a very specialized technical skill (IT types / Intel types) PLUS experience. Lots of folks spoke of the educational benefits - USE THEM ! My reserve component GI Bill helped me earn my BA degree and my AD GI Bill will soon fund my graduate degree! And you have TA on top of that! Regarding degrees, don't choose underwater basket weaving or something that won't provide an income to sustain your family if you decide to get out. In your current situation, I vote Stay In (and get of a STRICT budget!). Best of luck

SPC (Join to see) look for work before you make a decision, even if it means extending in the Army for a year. Getting out without a job lined up is the worst thing you can do. Also, remember that if you're entitled to any VA disability compensation, it can take up to two years to get it processed, so you can't count on those funds either...

Also, talk to your wife about it extensively, and make sure that she is on board with whatever decision you make. Your home life affects your work life, and vice versa...