Does it make financial sense to go warrant after 9 years as an E7 with special pays. I know money isn't the right reasons...... retirement?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 20:35:11 -0500

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2016 8:36 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 20:36:54 -0500

Yes it does. Look at promotions from here and what you think retirement will be at the rank you think you'll make. If you enjoy being enlisted then don't go warrant.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2016 9:15 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 21:15:02 -0500

I guess the question would be? Would you love what job you'd want to do as a warrant? If you love being enlisted and doing what you do now, then stay enlisted. If you want a scenery change then go for it. Just look at promotions and how you'll progress over the years.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Nov 21 at 2016 10:24 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 22:24:17 -0500

Retirement pay is based on active duty base pay. I've been retired longer than I served. If your short- term finances can take the change, then go for the long-term benefit of greater base pay.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2016 7:36 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 07:36:06 -0500

I agree with the LTC, if your finances can take the short term cut- go for it. I gave up sdap as well, worth it- job satisfaction and retirement pay went up :)

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Nov 22 at 2016 7:49 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 07:49:34 -0500

Yes you should go for it