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When civilian salary doesn't match military compensation for veterans

I made more money deployed to Afghanistan than I do at this civilian job and every day I wonder if I should re-enlist just to pay my mortgage.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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You made more money at war than you do now, and you're tempted to go back just to pay the mortgage.

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“Where Are You with Military — Veterans Career Transition?”

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