Holy Cow my soldiers are getting $20K re-enlistment

[Beagle]

$20k extra for 4 years is nothing. They could get a non military government job and make 4-5 times more.


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[I Swan]

Earned imho. Our troops deserve just compensation, front or rear echelon. When you think about all the $$$ we waste on illegals & welfare blisters, this is justified.

When I separated from active duty in '99, my career field had a critical manning shortage, yet they offered a Zero re-up bonus. Didn't matter, I was tired of the 150% ops tempo anyway.

I was offered some pittance like $1500 or $3000 in 1999. In mid 90's would get cute "threats" about how with Cold War ending and the drawdown if I wasn't like perfect evals and everything they probably were not going to let me reenlist.

I made up my mind fairly quickly didn't want to be a lifer or even try the reserves. I found it funny when a lifer got all offended and took it personal when I politely declined to at least join the reserves.