Posted on Nov 1, 2015
Need advice on whether I should stay in or get out?
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I have a wife and 6 kids and I'm a SPC in Active Army. I don't know whether or not I should try the soldier for life program or reenlist and stay in the army. I've heard good things like you can make anywhere from 70k-90k a year doing various jobs outside of the military. But on the flip side of the coin I don't want to get out and not be able to provide for my family. HELP!
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SIX children? You better offer staying in and making it a career. You chance of making 70k let alone 50k diminished without any education such as degree or certification in an industry. Even with a degree, your role in the military plays a significant impact on your employment prospect. Company will not simply give you a high position because you were in the military, unless you were a high ranking officer with influence that will benefit the company.
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My advice would be to stay in. Think about it. You have a steady job, a guaranteed paycheck every 2 weeks, benefits for you, your wife and your children, and you get to go to school for free. Me personally, I wouldnt want to take the risk of going out to the civilian world and not be able to find a job or be able to provide for my family unless i knew I was ready. Try to knock out some school, study for the board, get promoted, and etc. When it comes down to it the choice is yours. I hope you make the right decision for you and your family. God Bless.
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1) I don't know how you do it man I have three woah!! Your a tough guy
2) you already have your family in your mind so with that said stay for this reason health,dental,mental, and emergency coverage. Alone if you do 20 years you have tricare forever and depentants.. Of course regions and beginning fees are there but your not there yet.
3) Army programs are all around you. If the urge of walking in their offices and asking. Look into deferment policy, hardship reassignment, apply for additional aid or support etc.
4) education down the road you stay in eventually you time can be passed on to your spouse or 1-6 minions. Plus you as well this education/college is the same off post or on.. I tend to believe post life is much safer than off post schools.. Just a food of thought.
5) if you do leave line your self up with certifications,and licenses attainable and used for civilian world but this takes studying and exams, VA covers fees for example like a A+ cert..etc
6) va home loan put your time in have a good credit get a house for your family 1-18 years safe haven plus your bah will take you long ways than renting out
7) army is a family of its kinda despite how currently things are going whom do you get more support of besides family you fellow comrades or ?
8) man good luck think about your 6 plus 1 before you man
2) you already have your family in your mind so with that said stay for this reason health,dental,mental, and emergency coverage. Alone if you do 20 years you have tricare forever and depentants.. Of course regions and beginning fees are there but your not there yet.
3) Army programs are all around you. If the urge of walking in their offices and asking. Look into deferment policy, hardship reassignment, apply for additional aid or support etc.
4) education down the road you stay in eventually you time can be passed on to your spouse or 1-6 minions. Plus you as well this education/college is the same off post or on.. I tend to believe post life is much safer than off post schools.. Just a food of thought.
5) if you do leave line your self up with certifications,and licenses attainable and used for civilian world but this takes studying and exams, VA covers fees for example like a A+ cert..etc
6) va home loan put your time in have a good credit get a house for your family 1-18 years safe haven plus your bah will take you long ways than renting out
7) army is a family of its kinda despite how currently things are going whom do you get more support of besides family you fellow comrades or ?
8) man good luck think about your 6 plus 1 before you man
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