'The estimated total pay for a Soldier is $54,950 per year in the United States."

  • erpicht
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    2 years ago

    Joining the US military allows kids without wealthy parents to receive a good, affordable college education. Quite a few people I know have gone this route for the express purpose of getting a degree.

    • Slatlun
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      2 years ago

      It also gives you priority hiring status for government jobs.

  • toxic@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Room and board included. If you live off base, they’ll pay your rent. All the money you actually make essentially is fun money.