In the majority of cases, the answer is likely "no". We get those spreadsheets that break down your total value, given base pay, housing, medical, dental, insurance, and commissary, and it's pretty much on the money. I found that out 8 years ago when I dabbled with a 8 month break in service. I came back in mostly because I soldier for the sake of soldiering...that and the fact that my wife said if we were going to be miserable b/c we lived in a town with no friends, plus were miserable b/c I was miserable with 10-12 hour work days, we might as well go back to where everyone else was miserable too. It was like a moment from the opening song to the show "Cheers". I haven't looked back.So 20K divided over say 4 years equals to about 5K a year. Is the targeted officer going to make more then an additional 5K a year for leaving the Army (with what may equate to 2 x 15 month tours in that 4 years) for a civilian job with no 15 month tours?
Even on the worst days, I think the military still cares more for you than any corporation where the $$$ are the bottom line.
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