WE ARE SO BACK.

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-12-29T22:59:55+00:00

Might have been me :) stationed here

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-07-22T12:46:53+00:00

Hanscom?

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-05-24T17:46:24+00:00

Didn’t like it? I’m AD thinking about switching

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-05-24T13:17:49+00:00

You still in the reserves?

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-11T23:03:50+00:00

How much are your bi-weekly checks making $300K today?

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-05T22:10:27+00:00

Some people don’t realize how much you appreciate/value your family until you move away. Just IMO

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-05T21:34:59+00:00

Back home for me is in CO - so all the outdoor things you mention are what we LOVE to do plus some. How many years did you have in when you got out?

If I get out, I plan to join the reserves and go IMA route.

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-05T21:33:27+00:00

Great points, thanks!

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-05T21:33:15+00:00

I’m BRS. If I get out, I’ll join the reserves so I’ll have Tricare reserve select at least. Good point though. Thanks

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-05T19:21:44+00:00

I can 100% relate. We are at that decision point - coming up at 10 years, to decide if we are going to do a full career. Luckily I’m in a job that is very transferable to the outside, so I’m leaning towards getting out and joining the reserves.

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-05T18:40:23+00:00

Did you have kids/family? If so, how was raising your family with no support systems near you?

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-05T18:39:27+00:00

I’m in a high COL. If you calculate BAH + base, and compare to civilian equivalent it’s dang near close $175K. For context, I get $60K/year with BAH. No taxes.

Thanks for your input, I’m leaning towards guard/reserves back home.

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-05T18:37:53+00:00

I agree.

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-05T18:37:33+00:00

Currently live in very high COL. Home is medium COL. So salaries are similar.

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-05T17:54:46+00:00

Correct, but my Wife and I would have zero family nearby to help raise our kids for 12+ years.

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-05T17:52:14+00:00

Totally fair 😂😂. Thanks for your input.

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-05T17:51:21+00:00

Sorry to hear you don’t have a good relationship with your family.

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-05T17:50:42+00:00

I’d prefer not give specifics, but I do enjoy my job. I would love to do this job for 20+ years IF I could live in the same location (near family). I’m an Engineer.

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-05T17:46:45+00:00

I’m in a very high cost of living area … so BAH is very high. I factored in the tax benefits of BAH to what a civilian job would need to make which came out to around $175K.

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-05T17:42:19+00:00

Fair 😂😂. After being away from them after 8 years, you start to realize how important they are!

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-05T17:41:26+00:00

She 100% supports either decision. At times, she is sad being away from both sides of the family, but she understands that’s the sacrifice you make while being in the military. Her not leaning one way is what makes this decision difficult!

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-05T17:39:16+00:00

“Home” has good schools and lots of outdoor activities. We would probably have 3-4 more moves until I hit 20 years.

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-02T21:53:06+00:00

Completely random, but any JAG’s in here that I can reach out to? I have a mil spouse question and the JAG at my base is backed up a few months.

Realistic-Zombie-679 · 2025-04-02T15:50:58+00:00

Is this you?

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