Worker Shortage Hits Military “Army ups bonuses for recruits to $50K…”
January 13, 2022
“The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who join for six years, The Associated Press has learned, as the service struggles to lure soldiers into certain critical jobs during the continuing pandemic.
Maj. Gen. Kevin Vereen, head of Army Recruiting Command, told AP that shuttered schools and the competitive job market over the past year have posed significant challenges for recruiters. So heading into the most difficult months of the year for recruiting, the Army is hoping that some extra cash and a few other changes will entice qualified young people to sign up…”
https://apnews.com/article/us-army-adds-bonus-recruitment-b6be4a79b014327e1105dc7a857c8f56
Everyone is feeling the worker shortage and I mean everyone. Right now is an amazing time to make bank via promotions and what not if you are willing to work. Everyone reading this needs to take full advantage of this time. Use it to get a better job or position. Use this time to make more money.