Money and the Army? Â

Money and the Army?  

answers 0:How is money in the Army? I've heard several different opinions.Some say if you're looking for money, don't join the Army.I've also heard some people say the Army has helped them get rich, or helped them get financially secured.Any opinions? Personal experiences?I'll be leaving for BCT at the end of March and I will be broke when I leave but I'll have just enough to pay off my bills during BCT....Show moreanswers 1:Morian,You will not get rich in the army. Your uncle is the exception. Most people here will tell you that military skills do not transfer to civilian life. In other words, an organization whose purpose is weaponry and war is not going to teach you how to run your own business. There is no medical school, so they will not teach you nursing. That is not to say you can't learn something, but generally, the military does not teach you marketable skills. People might ! learn some discipline, but those people have started in a hole and are climbing just to be on equal footing.If you want to know more, then please check the comments for my longer answer....answers 2:OMG so your going to make about 1200 amonthanswers 3:fdaanswers 4:For some yes they became financially secure while in because they actually budgeted and saved money while in. Which is very possible to do if you are smart. Buy a used car not a new one; have money going into savings each money that you do not touch; have fun but not outrageous amount; take courses at college using the TA; and do not give money to friends and family just because you have it-giving a bit fine but you also have to think of yourself and realize you will never get it back....answers 5:In the army you can make money in a few ways. First is pretty much everything you make is bonus money, as they will provide everything you need. you can save/invest/blow whatever you got left, it's up to you. Second, you! will save big money on college. While in you will only have t! o pay for books, and if you apply your self, there is no reason you can't have at least your associates after your first enlistment. When you get out you will have your GI bill to pay for any other degrees you want. All these posters here must be in high school still, because jobs are not easy to come by, and an E-1 base pay is 1599.90, not counting any benefits (lodging, food, medical/dental,paid leave,etc). An average minimum wage earner gets $1160.00 without the benefits. So unless your school is paid for, Army is a good way to go....answers 6:The army pay benefits will cover your basic needs, continued education, and a little bit left over for whatever you want. You will not live luxuriously. You will not get rich. You do have the opportunity to become financially secure if you and your spouse don't do stupid things with your paycheck.answers 7:If you're too dumb for college, join the armyanswers 8:I've also heard some people say the Army has helped them get rich, or! helped them get financially secured. LOL - have you looked @ the Army's pay scale?? I don't know how anyone's supposed to get rich on military pay. Otoh, you get a steady paycheck while you're in, free health care, as well as 3 hots