dear military families,

[KaydensMom99]

it's nothing new about how the economy back in the states sucks ass big time, so i thought i'd drop my 2 cents about my opinion coming from a military wife.  i talked to hubby the other day about this whole deployment thing, and how it took a toll on a lot of soldiers.  many of them are so fed up and thinking about getting out.  i'm talking early 20 years old with a high school graduate, and a few years in the infantry....

they got dreams of getting out of the military, find a job that can support their wives and kids, and live happily ever after....  only if i'd happen to them. 

a few years back, we went through this very same thing, only back then, the economy wasn't this bad.  it was our first deployment, and we were so tired of being apart.  we wanted to have a baby, and have daddy home with us.  he got out and then all hell broke lose...

it was the whole year that he was looking for a "good pay job with good benefits", as least as comparable to the military.  it was nothing.  being a veteran didn't help with getting a job he wanted.  and now no one is hiring, people are hanging on to their jobs like it's the last life line.  they are dreadful of getting pink slips, and having to tell their families that they got laid off. 

the army is over men, that means everyone wants to join because the couldn't get jobs elsewhere.  people who never thought about joining, decided to join, so they can afford to support their families.  the military has never been over men since over 10 years ago.  the recruiters had to work so hard to get people to join...until now.

the worst thing that could happen to those guys is to get out, can't find a job that can support their families, want to go back in, but get denied.  some might not wanna go back in, but in this time of need, for sure they'll be struggling to find something not even better, but as good as what the military can offer them right now.  we've been there, and not having enough money to support the families is not something to play with.  i was making over 50k a year when he got out, and we still couldn't make ends meet.  

i hate to see that happens to anyone, cuz i know how hard it was for us.  i hate to see that happens to my husband's soldiers, now that they became good friends with him considering going through tough times together.  getting out might look like the best thing for their families right now, so that they'll never be apart.  but if they really look at every component and option of their lives and marriage, i hope they re-consider this and don't make the same mistake we did.  

unless they're trust fund kids, and losing their paycheck and health benefits for the families will not effect their lives, they should re-consider.  if any of the soldiers are getting out in less than a year, and haven't applied for a job and have jobs lining up for them already...re-consider.  it might be hard to be away from our husbands, but take part as a mother, a wife...take part of supporting this family.  

there's nothing worse than being away from my husband i used to think...but having him home but couldn't afford our living was the worst, now that we have a son.  i have a few weeks until i see him again, and the reuniting will be the most wonderful thing that could happen to us.  and i wish a happy reunite to every military family.  we deserve it....ladies, we and our kids serve this country with pride.  enjoy your time with him, and be strong when being apart.  god bless you all !

[armyissuedwife2]

Apr. 28, 2009 at 7:10 AM

i hear you sweetie my hubby is reupping in 2 yrs because of the economy

[taylorsmommy00]

Apr. 28, 2009 at 7:40 AM

Ah I see your point, it's tough here, I mean Jason's work laid off 2 shifts of employees. But I never would want to endure the Marine Corp life again. It was by far the hardest thing we had to "hurdle". Granted it was much easier prior to having children but I wouldn't do it again no matter what. Jason has an awesome ability to support us regardless of what life throws at us, he always keeps us afloat.

I am so excited Art is coming home ~ I know this sucks for you all. Tell him I said Hi and I can't wait till he gets home so he can be with his beautiful  wife and adorable lil son!