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Got any grapes? (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I think it's a 35k signing bonus on top of the shitty military pay.

But there are benefits to military beyond pay. The free housing and Healthcare alone are worth more than a private's wages. Enough expenses are covered that 25k a year is actually pretty good for a single person with no education or experience. The retirement benefits and free college education are also very attractive. You have people retiring in their 30s and 40s making good money on top of whatever field they decide to pursue post-military.

I'm no supporter of the MIC, but joining the military can be a good economic and career decision for someone fresh out of high school without any direction.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Yes, free healthcare, GI Bill, free housing, retirement, there are definitely negative things, but there are a lot of upsides, even just doing it for one enlistment can be very beneficial