Isn't that the most dangerous job in the world, and i heard they get paid like crap.
2007-08-20 04:52:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
They should be making millions. Instead the people sitting cozy behind their oak desks working for 4 hours a day are the ones getting the big bucks.
2007-08-20 04:58:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a lance corporal (E-3) in the marine corps, and yes, I have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. My job is to find IED's on the side of the road, so that the civilians we escort do not get hurt. If one of them gets hurt instead of me, I have failed. I make about $2000 a month. No one signs up for money. We do it for the love of God, Country, and Corps. Honor, Courage, and Commitment are our values.
2007-08-20 12:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by Kirby 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Because people like you, will not pay $26.00 every time a soldier goes out and does their job,
Like you will pay some sports star or movie actor.
So the next time you see anyone in the military, go up to them and give them $26.00 .
2007-08-20 12:35:53 · answer #3 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Their training and equipment are paid for, and that amounts into the six figures just for an infantryman.
Consider that almost every other profession requires you to pay or borrow for your own education and training.
2007-08-20 12:09:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask the Congress. They're the ones who set the pay rates.
2007-08-20 12:46:43 · answer #5 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont serve for the money, your paid in other ways besides money, plus its volunteer..why are teachers, or police men not the highest paying jobs?..thats just the way it is
2007-08-20 12:07:04 · answer #6 · answered by LAVADOG 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
just cuz. really though. if you made a ton of money, would you want to A: go into a warzone and jump in front of bullets, or
B: go live like you should be on cribs.
2007-08-20 12:06:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hardly the "most dangerous job in the world," that's a little biases. >.>
Anyways, America does not have a draft in effect. Anyone who goes into the army (no matter the circumstance) is doing so from their own free will. If they are lucky enough to be safe throughout their endeavors, the army takes care of them for life.
2007-08-20 12:01:16 · answer #8 · answered by Erin M 4 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Because they are under appricated and the government would rather give our money to lazy people and illegals who can work but dont want to and would rather pop out kid after kid after kid and take more money from the government because they can't keep their legs closed.
2007-08-20 12:03:31 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Mommy to 3 year old Jacob and baby on the way♥ 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Money is not the issue. It is just pride
2007-08-20 19:55:59 · answer #10 · answered by guns155mm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋