Deployment decision help

[AF1JZ]

So, I was just informed that my shop has a volunteer opportunity for a deployment to AirBase X (can't say, but a good deployment). It starts the beginning of the year for 4 months or so. I need to tell my boss' soon if I want to go or not. It is going to be an easy job over there sitting behind a desk the whole time. So, I'll probably still be on here the whole time.

Here's my arguments on the decision.

Pros- I can probably leave there with over $10,000 because of tax free, I get my housing allowance ($1150/month), maybe hostile fire, food allowance ($340/month), and my regular pay. I'll get to see more of the world. I'll also miss the NJ winter again like I did already this past winter.

Cons- I'll be away from family and friends, won't get to work on the Supra, and I'll be living in dorms (which isn't too bad I guess).


Thanks for helping me out.

 

[iwannadie]

Go and save all the money, dont drink it away in local bars like everyone I know did lol. 4 months is no thing it will fly by too.

 

[AF1JZ]

I won't be doing any drinking out there. Isn't exactly a location with local bars. Just the small one on base and they usually only allow 2 drinks a day. I'll probably take the money and pay off the Lexus.

 

[LilMissMkIII]

From your post, you already seem keen on saying yes and just want some of us to validate the decision... I say go for it, for all the positives you listed, it sounds like it will be well worth it

 

[Puppy Eater]

man 4 months?? af has it so easy... but i would say yes, if i was asked to volunteer for a 4 month deployment i would jump all over it. but 4 months behind a desk? cake! you should do it!

 

[AF1JZ]

Kristel- I guess you're right. I just need that extra push and to see what others say as well.

I just deployed from Jan-May of this year too.

 

[AF1JZ]

So, apparently I was too slow to tell them ya or nay. One of my co-workers already jumped on the opportunity. Thanks though guys for looking. I'll let you know if anything changes.

Closing this now.