Reply #37: I don't know how they work it these days

[signmike]

when I was in the Navy, '66 - '69 Viet Nam era, as a seaman frst class I was making $98 a month. The enticement to "ship for 6" - sign up for 6 more years - was a one time bonus of $1,500. Spread that out over 6 years it comes to $20 a month. I knew a couple guys who went for it and put a down payment on a new car. Supppose that new ride lasted 6 years? Or they could maintain it and the payments until it was paid for? I made E4 just before I got out and I seem to remember my pay skyrocketed to $103 a month. Whoopie!

I bet that 30 large is a one timer for 6 more years, 5 grand a year. And if they spread it out, and you don't live the next 6 - I bet they don't pay it.

I could be wrong. I was wrong once before...