Title: Why Joining the Military May Not Be Worth It Anymore | Serve
Headings: Why Joining the Military May Not Be Worth It Anymore
Why Joining the Military May Not Be Worth It Anymore
Health benefits are not as good as they used to be.
Many veterans also don't get the same level of respect they once did.
The government has betrayed the military's trust before in pretty gruesome ways.
The pay might also not be as good as you'd think it'd be.
Overall, joining the military isn't as good an option as it used to be — but that doesn't mean you shouldn't consider it.
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Content: You also won't get meal pay, because the military requires most low ranking recruits to eat the MRE's you're given. However, a four-star general will make over $17,000 per month. Most people don't become four-star generals, though. Many don't get much higher in the ranks than sergeant, which pays a salary of $28,000 or so. Therefore, money shouldn't be a reason for joining the military. Overall, joining the military isn't as good an option as it used to be — but that doesn't mean you shouldn't consider it. There are many, many reasons why joining the military is not a good idea. However, the truth is that many people find the military to be one of the best decisions that they have ever made for themselves. The pay for military people might not always be as much as they deserve, but it's still decent compared to many retail jobs. You also get free (albeit poor) healthcare, great family benefits, a community, as well as an opportunity to help save peoples' lives.