Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: KLP who wrote (97543)	1/29/2005 3:00:15 PM
From: greenspirit	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793754

Signing bonuses have proven very effective in keeping talented people in the service. The bonuses should be targeted to meet those rates which are in short supply though. But money isn't the only thing which keeps people in, quality of life counts allot, as does the kind of culture and esprit-de-corp your command fosters.

To: KLP who wrote (97543)	1/29/2005 3:09:21 PM
From: greenspirit	Respond to of 793754

Karen, something else occurred to me when I read your post. There is one state in the country where this is the case, Illinois. If you enter the service from anywhere in the state of Illinois, and you were a resident for one year prior to entering, you receive 100% free college, books and all to attend an Illinois University. I can guarantee the state of Illinois has benefited tremendously from paying this tab. Why other states don't go down the same road astounds me. I personally have met dozens of people who specifically entered the service because of the state rule. California and Texas have something close, but the benefits are not quite as simple and clear cut as Illinois.