Pusser
Army.ca Veteran
- Reaction score
- 32
- Points
- 530
Mudshuvel said:Hey PuckChaser,
The 32k would suffice for a while. Rent here on the east coast (where I am at least) is 800 a month, nothing included. The Military Resource Center helps with part time child care so if/when I get into the Forces, that would help with my wife working part-time. I we're looking into a PMQ which would help reduce burden and with me at BMQ, thats more money I'm not spending. I'll tell them the truth about not knowing that debt was there, and I do know it should show I've made all my car payments to date on time. I'm looking for the Forces to help with my finances as well as other reasons.
Would the fact that I'm working my butt off to support my family kind of give me some bonus points? lol
Not to rain on your parade, but don't count too much on the CF's "social programs." Childcare at the Military Family Resource Centre may be available, but there also may be a waiting list (it's not a limitless resource). Treasury Board regulations also dictate that PMQs must be rented at local market rate, so there may not be a great saving there other than the fact that there is a percantage of salary cap on PMQ rents which would likely apply to a new member.