reenlist in the Army?

Question

Would you reenlist in the Army if they offered you $50,000? What about $10,000?

Answer 1

Hell no! They destroyed my marriage and they b.s. you about what they will do for you. Don't belive everything they tell you. I love my country but not at the price of losing my life and not seeing my kids grow up. I respect the military, but the Army can kiss my ***.

Answer 2

No one's in the military for the money. Reenlistment bonuses are only for certain shortage career fields, and the bonuses are just a little extra incentive for people that are on the fence to stay or go. If you were interested in money you could get out & take contractor work for 100-150k+ doing much the same sorts of jobs in a slightly safer environment & better freedoms.

If you asked a teacher or cop if they'd stay in their job for the same pay & benefits they're getting now, they'd tell you they deserve more but they love their kob & it's rewarding. If you ask a cop who's quitting to take a six figure private security gig if he'd stay on the job for his current 25k plus a 50k one time bonus, do you really think the bonus is going to make the difference? Sure sometimes it has an impact, that's why it's there, but like I said it's just a small number of people it impacts. Really, I think they should just reveal the MOS's that can get bonuses & then make a case by case judgement w/ interview on how much to offer if anything and keep that secret. I don't mind rewarding people, but no need to waste money when people want to stay.

Answer 3

The answer to that question is a very simple one...No. Like people before me have said, the military is not the same as it used to be. I'm currently in Iraq right now and it has changed since I left here in March of 2005. I'm working as a civilian contractor so I have a different view on the military now that I get to see it from the outside. On the other hand, you've got to question why you want to reenlist. You've got to weigh every, like how much time you've spent in already and if you plan on making a career out of it. If your just going to do it for college money then your wrong. The majority of people that I know who joined for the money have hated the military. That's not the military's fault though, they joined for the wrong reasons. Like I said, just weigh your options and look at the pro's and con's.

Answer 4

Go to the VA as soon as you retire and have your medical records in your hand. Which means requesting the records while you are still in the Service.
No. Not unless they had it in writing that no Middle East duty. Safer even is see what the Navy of Air Force well do for you. But I would not trust them. Get your assignment a rank progression in writing. Now the Air Force which I was in, did not have much rank, but if you ask questions and get answers in writing with penalities figured out, you will get by much better than being totally dependent on the Military will.

Reup benefits and choices? Yahoo Search # 9, 10.

Again, do not trust that information you may need will be available. For example, if you are detached from your company or Battlelion, the records often are lost or have never been written. So take responsiblity to know your history.
Also, write down the disease names, the amount of dusk you are chocking down and so on. Report stuff. Bug the **** out of them if you need to. Good luck!
One thing for sure, the money is not worth ruining the rest of your life even if you escape being blown up or shot. Don't kid yourself, the stress the troops are under in Iraq is toxic.
I worked with homeless combat veterans, and I still have relationships with some, their experience has shadowed their whole life since Vietnam.
PS. Make sure to document every time you get sick, including the treatment, medication, symptoms and ever other detail. When you retire, now or later, you will need evidence that you can prove. So have dates times and who you are serving with including names and address's. Also nick names, descriptions and so forth.
Asking shows you have the smarts to figure it out, but don't just take leave and put off finding out what you need to know. This Dam Iraq War is a mistake. You do not need to die or get PTSD for a mistake.
Thanks for asking.

Answer 5

Though the money would be an added bonus, I will not base my whole decision to reenlist on that. It will be based on things like...where I want to be in 6 years, whether or not I have a spouse(and their opinion of the matter), the opportunity to work in my MOS, etc. Money isn't everything in life!

Another thing...some of those that answered before me have it all wrong. The military does pay all or most of your tuition. It's called the Montgomery GI Bill. Also, there are many other benefits of being in the military...in any branch. The chance to travel, training, having the opportunity to defend your country, etc. Secondly, not everyone that goes to Afghanistan and Iraq dies. Besides, I would rather give my life in defense of all of you, my country, my family, our freedoms, and our way of life, than to die sitting on the couch or some equally unfulfilling way of life.

Answer 6

50 - absolutely. 10 - it would depend on how many years would be required. Money isn't everything, but 50 grand would make life so much easier. It's a down-payment on a house, it could pay off college loans/credit card debts/etc.

If you have $50,000, you suddenly have a lot more freedom in what you want to do next - go to college, move anywhere you want, take an entry-level job in your dream career and work your way into your dream job.

Answer 7

Depends? Do you like your job and the people you work for? Can you find a job outside the military that can pay an equivalent to your salary you make now with the bonus? Those are the things you have to ask yourself...keep in mind you will pay for many of the benefits you have in the military in the outside world. I don't know what the health care in the army was, but I was in the Navy and I am glad I pay for my health care now.

Answer 8

Alrighty...First of all I just finished my 4 year enlistment in the Marine Corps, never got a sign on bonus or anything because they are so shady about it all. Ill tell you this: if the US GOVERNMENT, especially the MILITARY part of it is offering you $50,000....I'd be suspicious. I assume you're already almost through one enlistment, meaning you know how sneaky Uncle Sam can be. There is prolly a catch. Usually a bonus falls circumstance to something major, such as re-enlistment length, something to do with MOS grades, ASVAB scores, etc. DONT SIGN A DAMN THING UNTIL YOU'VE RESEARCHED IT EVERY BIT OF THE WAY. And I'm not talking about through your recruiter or "career planner", they are rewarded if you re-up and will say anything to make you sign. Go to your NCO's. I was a Non commissioned officer myself. A good NCO will give you proper guidance. And whatever you decide. I wish you well, and good luck.

Answer 9

My son says he will reenlist until he has the birds on collar.
Lt now, Captain in November. He does not do it for money - took a huge pay cut to join. I like him do not need money to support my country.

Akroncke71 - You can not respect military on one side & tell the Army to kiss you a*** out of the other side of your mouth. You can not have it both ways.

Anyone who believes the military destroyed their marriage, did not have much of a marriage to start with. I have dozens of family members who have served in military & their marriages are all strong & healthy. Your shortcomings are not the military's.

Answer 10

If you reenlist for bonus money you are an idiot. The only reason to stay in or join in the first place in a time of war is a willingness to fight in it, because that's what you'll end up doing.

Answer 11

No...not with what the government is doing. We have no estimated time for getting out. The war is not the reason I wouldn't reenlist. The reason is what are we doing. I feel bad for everyone there and all of their families. I am proud of our soldiers and hope they can come home soon!