What a military spouse should not say?
8 Things You Shouldn’t Say to a Military Spouse or Partner.
- “You chose this life.”
- “My spouse travels for work, so I totally know what you’re going through.”
- “I don’t know how you do it! I don’t think I could manage!”
- “It will go fast. And besides, I’m sure you’re used to it, by now.”
- “Wait, what? They’re where?
Is it illegal to discriminate against military spouses?
It’s important to note that military spouses are not a federally-protected class. There is nothing that makes not hiring a military spouse illegal and discriminating against someone because of their marital status is not a requirement in every state.
What percentage of military wives work?
92% of military spouses are women. 53% participated in the labor market, compared to 76% of the general population. 13% unemployed—about three times the national rate (May 2017).
How much money do military wives get?
Military spouses are eligible to receive up to $100,000 in life insurance coverage. Military members can elect to enroll their family members in this program for coverage of $10,000 to $100,000. Spouse and dependent coverage may not exceed the coverage held by the service member, and children are restricted to $10,000.
Do most military wives work?
Well, don’t be. Remember that military spouses do work all over the country. According to 2010 DoD figures, 41 percent of officer spouses and 43 percent of enlisted spouses work. Just like you, they figure it out.
Can military wives have careers?
Military Spouse Employment Manual Holding down a job while your spouse is in the military is easier than you might think. While the military often throws a monkey wrench into best-laid plans, your career doesn’t have to be one of them. Military spouses have successful careers in all types of industries.
Why do military guys move fast in relationships?
There can be many reasons for military guys to rush into a relationship. It could be due to their deployments being unpredictable, they are bored being single or they might even be trying to play with you. If they are playing with you, just give them what they want and you might not see them again.
Can girlfriends live on a military base?
No. You cannot be assigned housing for a family without dependents. And no one can live in your quarters who is not a dependent. Unless you are married she will not be recognized as your dependent.
Do married military both get Bah?
When both spouses are active duty military and have no children, both of the spouses will receive BAH without dependents. If the couple has a child, the higher ranking member will claim the child as a dependent and their BAH rate will increase accordingly.
Does military housing take all your bah?
By living on base you agree to give to the privatized housing company the entirety of your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). Your BAH is deposited to your bank account and you spend it as you like. In theory, that money will cover the cost of a mortgage or rental as well as renter’s insurance and utilities.
Do you pay rent if you live on base?
Few bills: You will not pay for rent, water, sewer, or trash pickup on base. You only pay electric if your bill goes over the average range. Maintenance is free: Having maintenance through the Housing office is a life-saver during deployments.