scoutpilot
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(With the notable exception of the professional skills like medicine and law).
Contracting officers also aren't nearly as competitive for those jobs outside the military as they are inside. That's always one of the great comparison fallacies that officers use on their favor. "I could do so much better on the outside." You could, if you could be hired at the top tier of pay for your field.
Nobody who wants to make real money tries to get hired on the outside doing what they did in the service.
Do you mean general officers?My this be
Might this be a reason why the military is so top heavy with senior officers.
Do you mean general officers?
I was thinking O-5 and above. I admit to being weak on flag vs. general vs. senior distinctions.
I guess I was agreeing with Scout that the monetary compensation for military officers (cash and benefits) is quite good compared to the civilian economy, particularly when closing in on 20 years. Granted the sacrifices are huge, but high paying jobs with good benefits aren't out there for the plucking.
It's important to remember if the position on the outside pays the same, or slightly more than you're making IN the military, you'd likely SEE less. Why? BAH is a big reason.
And it likely won't be in Kumquat, NM where you're stationed now and cost of living is a joke.
If so civilian pay will be low also based on the cost of living. Civilian pay is based on locations also.
We should based our discussion on the norm, not exceptions.
People the best gig out there is the Coast Guard- I laugh at the huge - heavy lifts(where' lunch)-the long and enduring hours(gotta get the kids at 3)-the stateside stress(got 3 houses 2 of which are rentals paying for themselves)
I certainly did miss these humorous rants
The CG is the best gig out there-I see it everyday!