Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Veterans

Tiggeroshii

(11,088 posts) Mon Oct 28, 2019, 04:03 PM Oct 2019

Should I extend? [View all]

Been a reservist for a few years, nearing my ETS. An extension for 6 years means a 20k bonus in a time when money is tight. Wife is avidly against it.

19 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Should I extend? [View all] Tiggeroshii Oct 2019 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 2019 #1

hah! It is. But so is like, getting the mortgage paid for almost a year, Tiggeroshii Oct 2019 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 2019 #5

A deployment is not exactly "arms length". JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2019 #6

Can you be called for active duty in a combat wasupaloopa Oct 2019 #3

Yes I can. Tiggeroshii Oct 2019 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 2019 #7

Don't feel that way I say. War is not the best we can be. wasupaloopa Oct 2019 #9

If you can get to retirement the medical benefits will be worth it. RGinNJ Oct 2019 #8

14 more years. Which is far less than the 20 before I enlisted. But still a long ways out. Tiggeroshii Oct 2019 #11

Yes, the women are smarter underpants Oct 2019 #10

What's your MOS? DashOneBravo Oct 2019 #12

12k (plumber). if i extend it will be with infrantry. Tiggeroshii Oct 2019 #13

Thanks couple more DashOneBravo Oct 2019 #14

Mid 30s. Sorry the unit will be infrantry but ill keep my current mos. Tiggeroshii Oct 2019 #15

Well that's a little better. DashOneBravo Oct 2019 #16

So... Are you saying disability will be in my future? Tiggeroshii Oct 2019 #17

LOL DashOneBravo Oct 2019 #18

If it helps, my wife hated my time in the reserves until the retirement checks started. TomSlick Oct 2019 #19