armygreens4u asked:
I’ve been in the Army for almost 8 years making over 40K/year with full benefits. I was offered a job in the civilian side making 85k in the IT field. I only have 12 years to retire. I love my job and love everything the Army Stands for. Plus I’m great at what I do. Would you give up everything you stand for to double your income?
huge money
I’ve been in the Army for almost 8 years making over 40K/year with full benefits. I was offered a job in the civilian side making 85k in the IT field. I only have 12 years to retire. I love my job and love everything the Army Stands for. Plus I’m great at what I do. Would you give up everything you stand for to double your income?
huge money
Tough choice but you have to way your long term options. IT jobs can come and go very quickly because the field have plenty looking for jobs. Where you are at now is safer and in 12 years you have retirement coming and those IT jobs will still be there. If you are single may be a risk worth taking if you are married or are getting married soon definitely look at long term goals.
Life is not lived for money or possessions. If you start most days looking forward to the day, don’t give it up for money, alone. That is foolish.
Plus, do not overlook the enormous financial benefits of being in the military and working for the government. The compensation you receive in your paycheck is only a small part of the reward. Part of the reason why the paychecks are smaller in the military and for state and federal employees is that the matching similar benefits for overtime, health care, pension, retirement, TSP/matching, etc. would likely require a salary double what you are currently making.
How long is that IT job for? What if the cost of living in the area you will live in? That might take half of what you will be making. Look at it and count your benifits. I would give up everything I stand for I have 4 mouths to feed. Money ranks right up there next to oxygen.
it depends how much money means to you, and if you need the money, remember, if your retiring in 12 years the extra money would be good for after retirement.
but what you have to remember is that you will ose all of your army benefits, which could in turn mean you are forced to spend more money,.
i personly would take the it job
I would do a good analysis of this offer. First of all, the benefits of this IT job will be lesser compared to what the army provides. Secondly, look at the location, cost of living etc… for the IT job. Also, if you happened to **** the new job, can you re-enlist for the army? What is your financial situation and risk taking ability? Consider the fact that the economy is on shaky ground right now and it would be a safer option to stick to the army for another year or so. Again this is mostly based on “personal situation”. When you answer all these questions, you should be able to make a decision. As for the “Army” factor, it is up to you to decide what to give up. Discussing with family and close friends might be worthy. Good luck!
Yes, I would pass up the opportunity.
1. You have a job you love
2. You are 2/5 of the way towards full retirement
3. The military retirement benefits are worth the wait (esp. medical)
4. The cost of living would eat away at that “doubling ” of your income
5. How do you know the job or the company will be there in two years? or five? or ten?
6. Civilian jobs will still be there when you retire.
7. You love the Army
There are seven reasons to stay where you are, I’m sure you can think of many more. If you really wanted to take advantage of the “opportunity” you would have already decided to and wouldn’t have asked the question.