[CLUE-Talk] Going to war, how much to pay people

[rknech at pcisys.net]

> Hey folks,
> 
> After hearing President Bush's speech tonight, I thought that I might
> enlighten some of you who may not know how much the enlisted folks make
> to put their life on the line for us.
> 
> Take a look at this URL to get an idea:
> 
> http://militarypay.dtic.mil/pay/bp/paytables/Jan2002.html
> 
> While the enlisted folks meals, medical, clothing and equipment may be
> paid for, would you like to live on this income?  Most volunteer for
> this!!!!
> 

Yeah, I was one of them for 9 1/2 years (active)!  I was making a salary below
poverty levels. I barley made $26,000/yr before taxes at my 9 year mark.
And to think right now I make more than an E9 with 26 years in the war.
Oh and the clothing that is paid for is only your initial uniforms at boot camp
and actually you pay for those! Most don't even know they did.  After that you
have to buy your own replacement uniforms!  And you get a lousy "maintenance"
increase every 4 years as a one time increase to cover the replacement of any
uniforms. And the increse barley covers part of the replacement costs.


> Having spent a half my life in the military, I can attest that sometimes
> you work 12 - 18 hours a day with the potential of someone firing on
> your butt earning this pay.
> 
> In fact, I recently interviewed for a job and the interviewer saw my
> military ID and said he didn't want to hire someone that yells and
> screams at people.  Well, would you then go hug your enemy while he's
> coming at you with a knife and rifle?  Sheesh.......
> 

Me, I won't put too much about my military history on a resume except specific
classes and such.  I found many "potential" and former employers that do
discriminate against vets, it is very subtle but they do it. <cough><cough> Nash
Finch <cough><cough>


> Just some thoughts.
> 
> Kevin
> 
> -- 
> Kevin Cullis <kevincu at orci.com>
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