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Austen Alexander is an Active Duty Sailor, who posts weekly to KZbin. He is most popular for his challenge videos including Ms. Bikini Olympia and challenging U.S Marines to obstacle courses and races. Austen is the host of the Hot Mic Show with Austen Alexander podcast and continues to post fitness and lifestyle-related content to Instagram as well.
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[@AustenAlexander]

TSP is also another valuable investment for service members! Thanks for all the love and be sure to subscribe!

[@PrettyGoodShot]

Don't throw cash into your TSP, their funds are terrible. Put after tax money into a ROTH IRA. Use Vanguard, Edward Jones, etc to invest - from a former E-5 now making 6 figures.

[@GSinghCalif.]

Austen Alexander i just wana join US army.What should i Doo. i Have green Card of United states.so can i join.

[@matthewlangley5565]

If you are single and live on post the only thing you will receive will be your base pay.

[@matthewlangley5565]

I was getting about 2900 per month as an SGT when I got out 3 years ago. It's not that much.

[@matthewlangley5565]

Should of went into the airforce they get more benefits like substandard living allowance. I was in the Army and if they had to live around us they got substandard housing.

[@jjb0894]

“I have ten minutes before I have to be at work.” *Makes an 18 minute video.*

[@snipeuallday]

is that really all you got from this video? lmao

[@TraumaER]

Jordan Brown 🤣

[@vinny5727]

SmallTownHitman That’s literally one of the first things I noticed. Lmao

[@CallMeBigBaby]

literally thought the same thing

[@skylerdeansings]

He probably edited it so much, where from that clip he had 10 minutes left.

[@YurMom68]

60k a year. Room and board payed for. Clothing allowance. You don't have to live in your own house. College paid for. Healthcare for life. Spend 20 years and have a tax payer funded retirement. Being a non-educated (no college) young man. You're doing well compared to most your age. Good job young man.

[@HeyItsJoe1]

Sure beats my fuckin job at Chipotle. Sweating in the kitchen for like 16k a year

[@Cortanasboyfriend]

Correction 60k a year minus all the expenses that you dish out for that year, what does that leave you with remaining?

[@skylersipes8750]

Not sure what branch paid you 60k a year but it definitely wasn’t the United States military lmfao

[@jeremyhelms8313]

Skyler Sipes wym people get paid that tho lmao depends on your branch and job as well but most of all what rank you are

[@jeremyhelms8313]

Lord of Cinder if your single and don’t have wife and kids you make a killing plus no debt when they pay for your college while most people will have to pay off college debt for along time

[@diddobaggins4794]

Why am I even watching this. My ass has belonged to Uncle Sam for years now

[@RecklessAndroid33]

Dildo Baggins to see how inaccurate his explanation is

[@garydean1020]

😂😂😂

[@Max-nu1bd]

Dildo Baggins I'm watching to see how much more everyone makes than us in the Corps, probably not a great idea

[@monsterram6617]

@@Max-nu1bd What? Service members all make the same based on grade. E-3 in the Marines makes the same as a E-3 in the Chair Force. You need to sit down with your Platoon Sergeant and have a period of instruction about the military pay scale, Devil.

[@chrismiller4240]

Dude should have consulted Google and pay charts before making this video...and he's an NCO.

[@CamJam312]

How to save a lot of money: don't buy a brand new car, don't get married, don't live off base, don't eat out everyday Edit: Don't have kids either. Period.

[@daddyhalo64]

in the military you get paid a lot more if youre married and get privileges like living off base and not having to eat at the galley/defac

[@takanti]

CamJam 312 you only get the bah if you live off base, just gotta play it smartly

[@daddyhalo64]

takanti and you can even keep some BAH living on base if you’re married. A lot of bases have different types and areas of housing and you won’t pay your entire BAH to live there.

[@ThaWrongFong2050]

John Simmons Next thing you know "Jodie" comes along and swipes her up. Sorry pal, I don't believe in empty promises.

[@daddyhalo64]

-MODDED MASTER- that’s why you don’t get married for BAH. Get married when you find the right woman.

[@mqcastro24]

I'm a Brazilian woman who just watched 18 minutes of explanations on US military paychecks

[@mqcastro24]

im not complaining. I really liked it

[@Silco14]

who asked?

[@drezzyi414]

fodase?

[@mqcastro24]

@@drezzyi414 Foda-se*

[@mqcastro24]

​@@Silco14 No one. Just thought it'd be interesting for Austen Alexander to see where his videos have reached

[@patc5919]

This man emptied his entire bank account to make the intro.

[@rox7578]

Hahahahaha

[@notjo684]

It’s called “prop money” 🤦‍♂️

[@wnterpeanut7434]

@@notjo684 that was made 2 months ago smh

[@Fit_soldier]

@@notjo684 poop money???

[@carlkpsplucky5554]

That was less than 6k my boy. Get yo money up not ya funny up

[@J.lhunter19]

"Ten minutes before I have to get to work", Looks at video length :p

[@arielgarcia5069]

J.L Hunter same

[@WHITELIONNYC]

🤣👍

[@SleepingSoldier]

Right.

[@nolanmccoin9349]

He said he had "LIke 10 minutes"

[@jcason6295]

Yep

[@Lokxed]

If you have a place to stay, food to eat, and still get payed, then gg.

[@kingconor897]

Lokxed so you think

[@johns5638]

*paid

[@SilverKevlar]

Why gg lol do you even know what it means

[@traviswhite3488]

I mean if not getting paid, you’re a slave bc you aren’t allowed to quit

[@alancross5838]

@@SilverKevlar good going

[@jimmyphan3243]

I guess it's safe to say you were late to work

[@AustenAlexander]

😂 yes just a little

[@michy3075]

I thought the same thing lol.

[@codysullivan9091]

Lolz he prob gotta a 1 pushup for every second he was late

[@AimeMOfficial]

Hell yeah

[@rosgod1990]

@@AustenAlexander could u be in the military for 3 years and then leave?

[@josephhsu3221]

I got hazardous duty pay. Me: well that’s gotta be good money $50.00 Me: ohh.

[@4dogsannacat]

You’re late for work by 8 minutes. Now an E4.

[@rox7578]

😂😂

[@rons3634]

It's been a long time since I was in service, but as I recall, your check was used mostly for drinking. Easiest way to save money in the military is to avoid bars.

[@mranonymous9737]

Your taxed on income that is paid by taxes

[@frankenbeans9346]

Stonks 🙂 📈

[@CamJam312]

Stonks

[@DipityDADoo]

God Bless the USA. XD

[@tradelogikk8182]

Taxes don't pay anything except the debt you were born into which goes to a secret group of private people who own your federal reserve which has the right to just create any amount of money they want out of thin air... So when America pays for something it first created debt to do so. There is not enough money in the world to EVER pay off this debt because the debt comes FIRST WITH INTEREST already tagged on... You were born into economic slavery and will always be an economic slave unless the entire system collapses and resets... Good luck.

[@CamJam312]

@@tradelogikk8182 dude chill 😂

[@calvin2701]

So dumb service members get taxed but congress won't even pay tax

[@cancel.lgbtq.6892]

Because we are living in corrupted society ~

[@PringleMan5]

Yes, but an important aspect is that anything that was labeled "pay" is taxed, while anything labeled "allowance" is tax-free. If you are married and not living in the barracks, it takes a LONG time before you base pay exceeds your BAH, so the majority of your income ends up being tax-free. But the other half of that is that the junior guys will be getting their lodging and food provided, so all the rest of that pay is entirely disposable other than their cell bill and their insurance for their car. Also remember that healthcare is provided, and Navy docs are stellar. Even better with Flight Surgeons at squadrons because they are like super stars. And if mil docs cannot treat you, you get referred out to civilian specialists at no cost.

[@devn3813]

Calvin Alba thanks Trump

[@calvin2701]

@@devn3813 trump? Service members been getting screwed by our government since the beginning of time. Not trump.

[@ryankuypers1819]

@@devn3813 The military pay scale or how they are taxed didn't change from Obama to Trump or Bush to Obama or Clinton to Bush. Seek help for your TDS.

[@joed3264]

My pay as an E1 in 1969 was $93 a month. Combat pay was $55 a month. Fortunately I was an E5 in Nam. We did eat very well at base camp - lots of steaks.

[@mrwonderfilled]

Starting pay for private in the Canadian army, at least, is around $3000. That’s crazy yours was only $93 back then

[@AntdaGreat]

@@mrwonderfilled 93 was a lot back in the day to be fair

[@HermanWillems]

@@AntdaGreat American's this year get reminded what "inflation" means. :)

[@linodin0]

Have to consider the inflation between then and now

[@marvinedouard2798]

At that time it would have been around $700~ give or take if translated to 2021-2022. Still a lot considering all other expenses were “lower” back then too.

[@braydenthompson3711]

Yall wanna hear a joke? My E-1 pay 💀

[@kahlil5783]

E-2 ain’t much better 😭😭😭

[@truebezzy12]

brayden thompson what was it

[@josezavala2107]

@@truebezzy12 it's probably 1400 a month

[@kevinquintanar104]

Deleted Jebus when I was an E-1 it was more like 900 a month lol

[@josezavala2107]

@@kevinquintanar104 Yeah I remember those days lol that's before taxes hahaha Edit. Jesus Christ I have selective reading lol I didn't read the month part.

[@timterrell8678]

There is also Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB). My roommate in the Navy spoke Chinese and made an extra $500 per month.

[@AustenAlexander]

dang I completely forgot about that. It's a very rare thing but that's a nice bonus

[@ddbulley3]

Time to start on my foreign languages 😂

[@Jamel-ir7ws]

How does that work? I'm fluent in French

[@amberrhii]

That’s true. When I wanted to join, the recruiter mentioned that

[@RecklessAndroid33]

Jamel 0012 you have to take a proficiency test. If you’re not currently enlisted make sure to inform your recruiter

[@eekaygames]

i can't believe you have to pay taxes... the military already devalues an enlisted's life, now you have to give more money back for putting your neck on the line. Shame

[@question2943]

Not on deployment

[@bigswolletx]

You put your neck on the line if you deploy then you go outside the wire !

[@ericalaverdyan1666]

think ab the benefits

[@Framer_Mike]

No one made anyone sign up... You did it free of will and knew the deal going in.. if you didnt, shame on You...

[@Spazik86]

You do not really pay taxes from your income, which is coming 100% from other people taxes... :)

[@jman101]

I lost it when he said “ to bad bas isn’t based on appetite”

[@robertosanchez6803]

Ur so funny

[@micosstar]

WAIT WHAT!?!?!?

[@Spicywatermelon101]

“All I need is a girlfriend and a awesome car” 😂

[@sourabhg5418]

😁That's what I want to think about.

[@sourabhg5418]

@bret hammond I see no wrong in that. Being perspective makes you achieve goals.

[@zeeunveil1324]

That's me when i get out

[@cashnastyLive_001]

Go to airforce then ;-;

[@kiingkay]

Shelley P mood

[@meljenkins1016]

When I joined the air force, my first assignment was in a small air station in Germany which was located in the Ardennes Forest were the Battle of the Bulge took place. Didn't have a car for three years but saved a lot of money to tour all over Europe. The large air base located one hour south of us had a lot of tours all over Europe. When I mean tours I'm not talking about military tours. I'm talking about tour buses for tourist. In all I've been to many places than the people in that air station that I've worked with who are married, living off base paying rent, gas and vehicle maintenance. While the single guys wasting their money on alcohol and partying a lot and getting drunk all the time since they never cart you in Germany even if your under 18 years of age. It was my best assignment of my entire 20 year career. The funny thing is that my brother, a retired CPO, told me not to join the Navy but the air force. Thank god for that suggestion.

[@quietcorner293]

I'm an old Airman too. I started getting into photography about 8 years ago. I wish, instead of the car and tv, I would have started that when I was a young Airman. If I could do it over, I would not buy the car and tv, but an SLR camera and taken classes. Back then, it was on film and we didn't have KZbin to learn from. Also, I also wanted a pilot's license, which I took one lesson but my car payment kept me from getting that. I would rather now have the license as the car has long been crushed and recycled.

[@mgray4254]

Lol this comment is gold, I quit drinking while in, best decision, got out with a fat savings from 3 deployments and such, able to pay my first and last plus security in Massachusetts cash, and still had plenty as a reserve, my savings now is even bigger cause I have a bachelors and masters and work in cyber security which pays healthy, military can set you up very well, plus the GI Bill BAH i got, I pocketed it all my entire degree

[@lovezzz9129]

@@mgray4254 Is deployment $ the same among all branches ?

[@elmicho9747]

What was your mos cuz I’ve been talking to Marine recruiters but you made me think about air force

[@jett-rampartflyer2852]

0:54: Realizes he has 10 minutes to be at work, makes 17 minute video (but he an E-5 so we got some burner minutes) 17:01: *What r u doing?*

[@denaewells2963]

Why did I watch this when I’ve been out for 11 years lmao

[@AustenAlexander]

+Denae Wells 😂😂 did u hit that thumbs up tho.....

[@denaewells2963]

Hahaha my bad.... it’s done. I got out an E-4 I’m a procrastinator 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@malikmcdowell6999]

You’re beautiful ma’am-guy from Texas

[@osopolar2022]

@@malikmcdowell6999 I guess they don't have women in Texas? Never seen one before?

[@keithbland9023]

Lol I wondered the samething.

[@wbsurfer123]

Damn military doesn’t get paid shit. Kinda sad, y’all deserve more!

[@steelrobles9841]

Plus long days of work and a lot of bs

[@michaelvigil5321]

I can see why you'd think that but when you're in the military your life is literally free, a normal person would be spending his entire paycheck to get by with $500 extra each month. But since he doesn't have to pay any expenses then everything after tax is pocketed and not going anywhere.

[@monclercoat7814]

@@michaelvigil5321 Finally someone with a brain , Military literally pays you to eat , live and get education and if you are smart with money you pocket the difference and save

[@wendellk.reedjr.1313]

@@monclercoat7814 still bad pay

[@lamtran1934]

@@wendellk.reedjr.1313 bad pay is when a college student working part time at a McDonald with minimum wages while eating cup noodles for dinner and live in their dorm

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

Dont do it for the money. Because you wont get any.

[@davidfrazier6536]

If you know how to save your money you’ll be good especially if your not going to college

[@longgahn4486]

Yeah you will, if you save well you can retire in your early 40s. Depending on what age you start obviously.

[@kamariopowell4039]

@Walter Finnes my dad is retiring in a few months and he's 39

[@richardperez7255]

I make $50k a year looking at tomatoes. Military money is shit.

[@imaMickeysman]

@@richardperez7255 Yo prob dont have a pension tho

[@jeanviloria1988]

Either I’m really crazy or people in any branch of the military shouldn’t have to pay taxes

[@LLJR]

You only pay Federal tax

[@samuelarmistead8182]

Guys in combat don’t pay any taxes for that period, could be the same for guys on deployment for that 9 month stint. Not sure about the latter though.

[@quietcorner293]

@@LLJR Depends on your state. I had to pay Minnesota state taxes when I was in.

[@quietcorner293]

They pay on base pay but not allowances like COLA, housing & food (BAS). If you get deployed to certain areas, then you have tax free plus hostile fire, hazardous duty pay. Don't sailers get sea pay when you're on a ship? I'm an Air Force vet.

[@fastbiscuit]

you have to pay federal tax but if youre on base you dont have to pay tax at the commissary/exchange. however you have to pay taxes at civilian stores, but some may give you a military discount

[@TheWavyWorldOfJuice]

Dang so getting my hellcat is pretty much out of the question

[@brucedavidson7422]

You could get a nice fat enlistment bonus

[@123Kid860]

bruce davidson depends on the job most jobs don’t offer a enlistment bonus

[@brucedavidson7422]

@@123Kid860 keyword, "could"

[@wanda5oh]

A Hellcat is the only reason I would sign up for 😂

[@codyyellott117]

Got a 25k enlistment bonus for the army

[@TheTallTales]

You know that mustang you always wanted! All you have to do is sign here

[@AustenAlexander]

I hear it many many times

[@chandler1289]

Thats one reason i didnt join, when i was in the waiting room to take my asfab "or whatever its called" all the kids where all just talking about what kinda car they were gonna get. Lmao it pissed me off so bad i bombed the test on purpose.

[@youngrichkidshawty]

chandler1289 nah you just failed cause you dumb lol

[@chandler1289]

@@youngrichkidshawty yeah im stoopid

[@screaminggoat1631]

chandler1289 yeah, I don’t believe that crap.

[@wdy43di]

"They pay me 100 dollars and take back 99." ;-)

[@Unclebud]

I love that cadence

[@nickmanino3575]

John Schreckendgust “THEY SAY THAT IN THE ARMY THE GIRLS ARE MIGHTY FINE!!!”

[@ChinchillaQueen]

@@nickmanino3575 who said that

[@vfew.shiesty6596]

Use to eat at micky Ds now I’m eating MRE’S

[@sevowitlou6758]

Ahhh coffee looks like muddy water and taste like turpitime

[@SMOKINJOE2898]

My dad struggled like a mofoer to feed a family of 6 in the Army for 20 yrs of service BUT we were happy growing up, That’s why i drive a truck for a living, i saw what he went thru and i never will do that but i make $80,000 + a year, $6,667 a month, $3,333 every 2 weeks, wake up when i want, go out on the road 5 day’s at a time come home for 3 day’s, get 31 day’s paid vacation a year @ $200 per day. Thank You for your service.💪🏻

[@Imnotelijah1]

Where do you work at?

[@jolindamaria2274]

Boyz2Men right like..!?

[@panda87365]

Soon trucks will drive on their own.

[@Joe-ph2oo]

@sddas asdasd ikr i don't understand why people say that then don't elaborate. Ps ur very right.

[@johnadamus6035]

Military is definitely for service not pay. Currently experiencing the drought and empty pockets.

[@b-genspinster7895]

They need something like this for boot camp. Basic financial management is very important and usually gets overlooked. I’m really impressed with you. Thanks for the great video!!

[@selohcin]

They have it, but you're so exhausted going through boot camp that you can barely focus. At least, that was my experience in the army.

[@chrisj7656]

Best advice for military life: DO NOT GET MARRIED AND/OR HAVE KIDS TO GET OUT OF THE BARRACKS. If you do get married, make sure they have a job as well. That's the only way it's worth it.

[@adaniel2224]

Dont marry a illegal immigrant stripper like i did basically. . ..13 years later take the advice lol

[@alexs858]

marine v14 lmaooo

[@ezequielascencio3606]

@@adaniel2224 can you tell me more about this? about to be in a similar situation what happened?

[@wilfredovergara7673]

Just join the coast guard you are guaranteed bah E-4 above even though you are not married

[@sgtmarkins]

Pre nuptial... cut that bitch out

[@FRANKGETSUM-jy7hx]

I was in the Corps in the 70's/80's, was surprised then to learn a sergeant I knew with wife and kids was getting and needed food stamps. I still believe people in the military SHOULD NOT BE PAYING TAXES - LIFE, LIMBS AND SANITY ought to be enough !!! SEMPER FI !

[@xaviergonzalez8632]

Sorry to say but the government dont give 2 shits about you or anybody for that matter,,,, Reality.

[@FRANKGETSUM-jy7hx]

@@xaviergonzalez8632 XG, GREAT - YOU GOT MY POINT. BUT, ITS EVEN GREATER TO FLY HUEYS AND GET PAID FOR IT ! PERFECT FOR A KID WITH NO CONNECTIONS OR "INS" AND WITH A DESIRE FOR AN ADRENALIN RUSH. I NEVER INQUIRED ABOUT THE PAY - JUST WANTED TO SCREAM, AKA WOP-WOP-WOP, ACROSS THE TREE TOPS WITH THE DOORS OPEN. LIFE IS FRUSTRATINGLY BORING NOW, I.E. STANDING IN CHECKOUT LINES WHILE DIPSHITS FIDDLE WITH COUPONS AND COIN PURSES AND WHILE OTHER ASSHOLES DON'T TURN RIGHT ON RED ETC, ETC, ETC ( THE LITTLE THINGS REALLY ARE THE BIG THINGS ). ITS LIKE LIVING WITH THE WALKING DEAD OUT HERE !!! I KEEP WONDERING HOW MUCH MORE I CAN TAKE BEFORE I BLOW. MY FEAR : SOME DAY SOMEONES GONNA BEEP AND THAT'S GONNA BE THE END OF THE BOTH OF US. SEMPER FI !

[@phillipsoto2813]

even more so if they are active at the time

[@cycologist7069]

This sounds cold hearted but that's totally on the sergeant. No one in the military should ever find themselves in a situation to need food stamps and if they do it's completely due to bad planning on their part. Yes there may be exceptions but the majority it's due to lack of planning ahead. Are service members underpaid for what they do and go through? Absolutely and then some. But the simple fact it is, the pay is what it is. All the tools are available to all members to plan accordingly. Pay scales, housing allowances based on with or without dependents, bonuses, etc. It's the service member's responsibility to make informed decisions and when and if to get married and whether or not to have kids. Does the spouse work or not work and what kind of work if they do? And I can tell you from an LPO standpoint, having a junior sailor (I was Navy) with these kinds of issues can be a real stressful burden.

[@blackgold754]

FRANK GETSUM If military don’t pay then others will want that “privilege” u guys get

[@jorceshaman]

I really appreciate you being so open about your pay. Most people keep their checks and bills extremely secret. This is fascinating for both the military aspect and the expenses aspect.

[@reddraiza7742]

It’s also incredibly motivating for those like myself that did not realize the military paid so much :)

[@SnipingLIVE]

Where the hell did you find a place in Seal Beach for $1100?

[@tsarpeteri8578]

SnipingLIVE buy do not rent

[@zhenyucai8688]

@@tsarpeteri8578 That or roomates

[@SNDVeteran]

the girl in the video is the same girl that records him at the house. assuming she is also in the military and they are living together, you can conclude that he is sharing a rent or mortgage with someone else.

[@jacobwright2168]

he could have roommates...

[@Skaggs666]

Jacob Wright or a mortgage. I always buy wherever I get stationed and rent it out when I leave. The place I just left the mortgage was $775 (136k/30 yrs/3.275% interest) and now that place is rented for $1425, giving me $650 profit, $500 after insurance etc. I’ve done this 5 times now. Each place was bought $0 down on VA loans, and it averages out to $500/month profit per property per month. On top of that I’m an e6 over 10 (base 3.8k/mon, bah 2k/mon, bas 300/mon, etc...) which leaves me with $8600/mon before taxes. The house I just bought was $224k so $980/mon mortgage and it’ll rent for $1700 when I leave in 3 years. Giving me an additional $800/mon so $9400/mon income assuming I don’t get promoted and my pay remains exactly the same. So the military can definitely be worth it. Or you could do what everyone else does and pay rent to someone like me and waste your money.

[@yummysoaia430]

All of You dissin the military are pretty much the civilians we gotta protect lolol

[@urriso7538]

Well the civilians get raxed literally just to be alive for our soldiers to be underpaid and mistreated.

[@PerfectDawn]

"protect" as if the military is actually needed in its current state. That's laughable

[@davidh376]

Urriso I don’t think the military gets underpaid at all. it’s enough no need to spoil

[@trippykicklegend4105]

@@davidh376 these men and women are risking there lives Dailey to avoid a hell you or I have ever scene. Without our military your life would change dramatically for the worse....... Thank you to all service members.

[@davidh376]

TrippyKick legend I’m in the marines... I know

[@stanleykowrach1957]

My friend , was in air force and rented 3 bedroom house for $1,800/ month. With 2 other Sr. Airmen getting $1,200/ month a piece. Basically they had blow out parties every 2 weeks. And invited the neighbors.

[@nicholasjarrett2055]

This helped a ton. I was considering joining the Navy or Marines but my girlfriend is pregnant with my first born. She recommended the Air Force saying it more family friendly, also her Grandparents and Parents all did 20-25 years, each earning the Rank of E-7. One of my biggest concerns with the pay and opened my eyes.

[@rodpruitt8926]

The Navy took great care of me and my family. In fact, I don't know any of my friends that had a problem with the pay. It's a great career for those who take advantage of what's offered.

[@S1RLANC3]

@Randall Taylor It actually is. I'm almost 11 years Active, own 1 rental property and a Tesla. Will be purchasing a second property once I finish my 3 years in Japan. You ever been to Japan? It's great.

[@kaitlinlucillefritsch9355]

Whole video I was stressing about you being late for work

[@JLoonthetrackVP]

Same lmao

[@Harshhaze]

So, when do you buy a Chevrolet with 54% interest?

[@fxzn]

i dont get why everyone is saying "dont buy a car as soon as you get in, your interest will be so damn high!" i can co-sign with my dad and get 2% interest on a new lexus. better yet, just lease it then buy it at the end.

[@wendydh1212]

@@fxzn Not everyone's cosigning with daddy.

[@LukeSwagwalker]

@@fxzn both dumb ideas. Best thing a new E1-E3 can do out of basic is buy a an $8000 car and pay it off ASAP.

[@fxzn]

@@LukeSwagwalker if you fancy a nice car, leasing isnt bad. you've got no debt, the payment is way lower than buying, and if you want to get a newer car at the end, you can. or you can just buy the car outright at the end and continue the payment for another 3 years. if you dont fancy a nice car, dont take out a loan. just save up some cash and yea buy a car around that price point but for CASH!

[@TommyTombstone]

SCRA caps your interest at 36%

[@cheese1928]

Damn, I was thinking you were making a lot of money with that intro but I guess not.

[@TOhara-eb2lp]

The fact of the matter is that the military has never been the road to riches- ever. That's not a American thing; just the way it is. You'll get paid nearly nothing in exchange for some good benefits down the road.

[@quietcorner293]

Get yourself a sugar mama. I had a colleague who was E-7 and wife was O-3 or 4.

[@quietcorner293]

@Univac not in your chain of command. Those I know did not work around each other. Now, I'm old school and things could have changed.

[@quietcorner293]

@Univac I was Air Force and it's not like we were stuck on a ship together. I have no idea how that is in the Navy. I nearly went Navy but it was seeing an Air Force base when I was 16 that help my decision.

[@LR0586]

Quiet Corner if you think an 03/04 is a sugar momma then you don’t have money

[@katieghoul0092]

Unless you get into real estate/investing while you're enlisted. There's videos on KZbin. I'm in the process of getting my real estate license, and hoping to enlist in the next year or so. I plan on doing real estate related stuff while enlisted.

[@chelseascott2294]

These comments are discouraging me from joining 😂😭😭😭

[@Mr.McCann978]

If The Military Wants To Get People To Join They Should Quit Paying Peanuts. Almost Any Job Right Out Of Highschool Pays More Than This.

[@bryanjimenez9199]

Same here

[@chelseascott2294]

Bryan Jimenez dont listen to them

[@Mr.McCann978]

@MY CATS COOL My brother was in the military and he didn't get free food. The food was cheaper on base but they still had to pay for it. The housing that you speak of is free but its 1 small room with 2 beds on opposite sides of the wall that you have to share with another person. Getting paid 20k a year to share a room with somebody is not worth it to me sorry. I would rather go out and get a job that pays more,get my own apartment and do what I want but thats me. Different strokes for different folks

[@Mr.McCann978]

@MY CATS COOL He was Air Force,not Marines so maybe things are different for each

[@richardhudak685]

HELLO IN 1969 A E-2 WAS GETTING $116.00 A MONTH 😭😭😭😭

[@heavenstomurgatroyd7033]

Richard Hudak Hello, in 1945 it was $45, quit whining rich boy.....

[@zoesdada8923]

Yeah but that was a lot of money back then.

[@blakehall3861]

Yea but calculate the inflation for that and its $809.61 today. Still not a lot however the military has never been paid enough imo. People are out there risking their lives making barely more than you’d make working a full time minimum wage job.

[@HeyaHoyah]

Is that before or after inflation?

[@americanallthewayredneck3917]

Richard Hudak.... e3 in 78 ...220 a month...

[@jordans1917]

Don’t buy a nice car In the army, I promise noones impressed

[@TheWavyWorldOfJuice]

Im not trying to impress anyone anyway

[@kev4812]

That’s why I bought a used cheap Honda Civic

[@militarypage3622]

Buying a nice car is not to impress anyone lol😂😂

[@humbleworld7754]

Nah someone is always impressed just not everybody,

[@dynamo3059]

@@kev4812 i love honda civics! nothing wrong with that car.

[@zevnafte5168]

woah you guys are underpaid!! Here in Canada, the base pay for an E-1 Equivalent is $2985 without all the other expenses. The E-4 equivalent at a 4 year seniority is $6419! Base pay!

[@AustenAlexander]

woahhh I need to join the Canadian Navy

[@zevnafte5168]

@@AustenAlexander have fun paddling kayaks

[@AustenAlexander]

Zev Nafte 😂😂

[@joeairbender267]

Canadian dollars is way less than USD tho...

[@lotsofsnow2]

@@joeairbender267 its 1.00 -0.76 , so thats still 2298.45 USD for E-1 and 4942.63USD for E4

[@jonnym.798]

Ohhh, the navy, that explains the hair...

[@TheIMISSDADDY]

bret hammond guess thats subjective. And depends where you go, I’ve seen soldiers get away with pretty long hair on top. They’ve had to gel it to stay in their PCs.

[@nathaniel04]

bret hammond unless you’re a woman then they don’t give a shit.

[@ericwalton1741]

What is that suppose to mean?

[@heypeter4052]

Sam Jalinous “rightfully so” lmao

[@robertosanchez6803]

@@dashtuk9456 xd

[@KTM990WFO]

PO2 and no warfare pins?? Freakin MA's lol Once you make E5 life gets pretty good. But yes, with some fiscal responsibility you can be very well off in the military. I was absolutely balling as an E4 because the only bills I had were my cell phone, insurance, and food. I could walk to the shipyards from my barracks so I didn't really even have a consistent gas bill. I wasn't making much, but I pocketed like 90% of it every month.

[@wokeboygbaby7231]

KTM990WFO how do you make it to E-5

[@norapowell1327]

left-handed crew! ayyyyy!

[@Hezenzhen]

Nora Powell lefty right here✋🏽

[@AntonVitullo]

Same 10 percent gang

[@mitchpowell608]

Takes a talented lefty to write on the white board

[@strawtifulbonnie9363]

@@mitchpowell608 so true... *cries in left handed

[@kaiserrex9506]

Left handers unite!

[@MrTHQ123]

Thank you for being so transparent with your financed, it really helps paint a bigger picture.

[@AustenAlexander]

i appreciate your positivity despite all the rest of the negative comments on this video 😂

[@sours4g181]

$1900 divided by 2? “I’m horrible at math” really brotha really

[@KAIMELGAMING2024]

SOUR S4G 950

[@sours4g181]

KAIMEL camacho 🥳

[@Deactivated_Account_]

he's not horrible. he just want to make his viewers/audience laugh, and thats what you call - (Humour)

[@snipeuallday]

and just because you can do the math does not mean everyone can just as fast everyone has their owwn strengths and weaknesses like for me I'm fucking terrible at writing and english but i can always try and learn

[@WH6FQE]

One way to think of how the BAS changes with rank is that the military pays an E-1 to eat sardines while they pay an O-6 to eat lobster.

[@raymondjohnson98]

Damn sure is a hell of alot more than the $683 I got 1st n 15th as an E-4 in the Marines 25 yrs ago....spend it well young Squiddie Ooh Rah!

[@SamP0rterBridges]

I was a journeyman electrician in Texas building new homes. I made less than you, paid rent and more bills. Military pay isn't that bad compared to a real civilian career considering covered costs.

[@AustenAlexander]

that's what I'm saying! It really isn't that bad

[@TheCoffeeNut711]

What? I thought electricians made a lot of money!?!?

[@Cowboynudes]

@discorperted How do you become a journeyman without a social security number?

[@Miggys.Garage]

@@Cowboynudes you just need the experience and they will pay you under the table.

[@rawcircoking]

They do make a lot of money but guess he isn't union

[@carlosmalave9467]

🎵🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵They say that in the Army the pay is mighty fine. They give you a $100.00 and take back 99. Oh lord I want to go but they won’t let me go. Left left ...

[@garcand]

Who said that. Keep it in step asshole.

[@DJG37S]

This is pretty accurate, I was in the military from 2004-2010. After my I finished by BT, I decided to be a ranger, I went to rangers training (3/75). My first year pay check was ok was making about 30k a year, second year in the military (when I actually got deployed) and went on consent missions, it shot up to 38k. After it was all said and done (and after 3 deployments) I was making a little over 48k a year. I loved being a ranger but the greatest thing about it was now I have full health coverage, my college was free, I majored in IT because I was the lead comm's and was always trying to fix my radio (taking it apart etc). Now I make over 200k a year with full health coverage for life, USAA memebership for life, etc. I loved the military, and would do it all over again if I went back in time.

[@saint8707]

DJG37S hey, I’m 18 and about to join the Army. Do you mind answering some questions I have?

[@Phizzo4real]

St. Bakre GI do it!!! I recently got out of Ranger School. It sucks but it’s fun. Basic is a breeze, just get some patience (cuz it’s truly boring 🤣🤣🤣)... Schools are where the fun are. Big Army is where the fun begins. Good luck!!!

[@joshuamatthew132]

I really enjoy your videos Austen. You have quality productions, and you seem genuinely enthusiastic about informing others about your line of work and what goes into it. I find it inspiring that you also are always pushing yourself to be better as you’ve mentioned in more recent videos. I think that’s awesome that you don’t just shoot for the bare minimum in life. You really try to grasp and obtain the best you can do. I appreciate and respect that kind of effort. Keep up the great work.

[@joycecham2804]

Josh Poe hi how are you doing

[@charliebrooks4941]

Why were you late I was making a KZbin video

[@TheWhiteboystyle]

Leaving for bootcamp in march, going for operational specialist and im pretty excited man im glad to see your channel blowing up you deserve it.

[@AustenAlexander]

I appreciate it a lot. My ex was an OS haha cake job. You'll do great

[@jahsehonfroy3884]

I leave March 27th to Bootcamp we might be together

[@stradowstv6672]

*Operational Sweepers

[@jazziek1519]

Anthony Diaz March 19!!

[@ddbulley3]

Hope you have fun man!! November 20th for me. SECF

[@gonzalomanriquez4956]

Man when I was an Army recruiter I was making over $70k a year. Base pay, BAH was $1,598 a month for a single E-6, I got $320 a month BAS, $75 a month REA and $450 a month special duty pay. I was living the good life and I was just fresh off my 3rd combat deployment that was 15 months long.

[@LeoJr_]

Gonzalo Manriquez how does that make 70k a year then ?

[@glubgawd7393]

Leo he didn’t list his base pay

[@gonzalomanriquez4956]

My base pay was $3530 + $1598 + $320 + $450 + $75 = $5973 a month x 12 = $71,676. And my base pay is the only thing taxed. After I was medically separated I still make $3492 a month in VA disability compensation because I’m 100% total and permanent disabled service connected disabled.

[@tuberholic]

I remember back in the 80s guys saying recruiting duty was about the toughest job in the Army. Career killer if you didn't make your quota. Real glad I was able to avoid that shit.

[@gonzalomanriquez4956]

tuberholic it was pretty miserable. I got out of there as quick as I could. I celebrated the day I left and went back to a regular line unit.

[@noahtrosper4199]

The intro was the hardest flex ever

[@AustenAlexander]

had to do it to em

[@rickj1983]

I watched a documentary on one of the carriers on PBS. The Captain mentioned that with the hours a Sailor puts in on deck, his or her final hourly pay is about $9.

[@trigger1377]

True but when you're deployed you work 24/7 pretty much so that's pretty fair imo because of economic reasons

[@rickj1983]

@@trigger1377 No, they don't work 24/7 unless they're at war. They do work 7 days a week. They work ~16 hour days. My son was in the Navy.

[@franklinschad9362]

I spent 10 years on active duty and would later use my military service to help get into Federal Job. It would take several years, but I would later earn more money in 1 year than I did the entire time I was on active duty.

[@g-0r337]

Honestly even starting out ain’t bad, even with taxes, just gotta stay frugal

[@jojo-eb1ib]

you guys should be paid way more thank you for protecting us

[@rades920]

Terence devlin idiot

[@beltfeddestruction9522]

Loving the uniform update looks awesome bro thank you for your service to our nation

[@AustenAlexander]

Hey man I appreciate it ! I love these uniforms too

[@daltonandrew168]

Me and my two bestfriends decided to join the military, and we didn't even tell each other. None of us knew that the other ones wanted to join. As of RN. One of those bestfriends is in navy bootcamp right now, my other bestfriend is leaving for marine bootcamp in may. And I'm leaving for navy bootcamp in a year.

[@AustenAlexander]

wow that's crazy...why did ya'll decide not to tell each other?

[@daltonandrew168]

@@AustenAlexander we never thought about it, and it never came up.

[@patrickreilly2338]

Handle it

[@kornelsfishtankproductions3610]

Your friend is gonna love parris island 😂

[@james3003]

@@daltonandrew168 You for sure fucked up, and missed out on a free rating. 2 enlistments is automatic e2, and so forth. 4 is e3. You done fucked up A-Aron.

[@madman026]

i am bad at math 2 man that's why the air force told me to take a hike :( told me i needed 2 years collage and calculus then come back and talk to them maybe i should try the navy just worried about getting a torpedo up my ass

[@gamempire96]

It’s all about knowing how to manage money looks like, cause they provide a whole bunch to you it’s just about saving what you get & buying what you need.

[@vivaeuropa]

Yup fancy cars, eating out and partying is what makes all these guys get out broke but if not you can have 50k saved up easily in a 4 year term.

[@dionysus3774]

@@vivaeuropa 50k isn't shit though for 4 years..

[@samgalindo132]

Yato_ Pickle If you take that money and stick it in a mutual fund and keep adding money in there by the time you retire you won’t have to worry about not being financially secure

[@dionysus3774]

@@samgalindo132 So.. I'll be broke until I retire? Like, if I'm in another country I gotta stay on ship instead of explore? Pff

[@frankbenji2138]

@@dionysus3774 right I made that in my 2nd year at the post office.

[@alexp320715]

I'm sad to say right now in 2019 as a police officer, I am making what I used to make 7 years ago in the Army

[@Mrtzny]

Where in the country are you an officer?

[@alexp320715]

@@Mrtzny west texas

[@cris_here]

lol nobody said to be a cop

[@alexp320715]

@@cris_here young kid , didn't know any better lol

[@gotcha9934]

Lol and cab drivers in NYC can easily make 100k a year and more

[@jonwesteros6875]

I salute all of you who joined the military but man, the pays suck!

[@joedevine404]

How much do you pay for medical? He pays nothing.

[@jonwesteros6875]

@@joedevine404 I work for the STATE thats all you need to know.

[@TicklerDude]

I joined the Air Force and I made an average of $50K per year. Now, I am retired and I get paid MORE THAN $50K per year (including VA Disability). Mr. Westeros, do you want to revise your statement?

[@jonwesteros6875]

@@TicklerDude Good for you. I started LEO back in 2007, currently making $125K annually. I will retire at 3% with 90% of my pay. I have no military experience nor college degree.

[@TicklerDude]

I respect your service to our country. I think you mean that you'll retire at 30 years, not 3%. Of course, you'll have to survive until 2037 in order to collect your desired retirement check.

[@wtscl]

I served 21 years, and fully understand how the pay system works. This video confused me. I can't imagine someone that has NO idea what all of this means. DO NOT JOIN THE MILITARY TO GET RICH!!! Join to serve!!

[@TheGearhead222]

"Move up, not out!" "Full Speed Astern!" "Navy, it's not just an adventure, but a job!";)-John in Texas

[@1001aashi]

Stumbled upon your video... it's very informative... but I feel you all army people should be exempted from taxes .... Respect from India...

[@MARKCRASTO]

No one is exempted from taxes

[@1001aashi]

@@MARKCRASTO I meant all army ppl... sorry it was an incorrect statement.

[@pacmandouglas]

He’s in the Navy

[@CAM-kr2vh]

Myles Douglas I assume she means military in general not specifically army

[@michaelazelton9320]

@@MARKCRASTO well some states don't tax income. I know texas doesnt

[@thicc_arrow]

This really helped me. I am about to enlist in the navy and your videos have been great for getting an idea of what to expect. Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

[@AustenAlexander]

Thank you! Best of luck with everything!

[@syd5831]

How is it so far?, I'm planning to join tomorrow.

[@jayburrow7826]

Joined the Navy....they used me for 6 years. Got out...went to college...now I make around $180k a year. Go to college ladies and gentlemen....join the civilian sector.

[@JpsBookOfLife]

Joe Joseph What do you do now/what was your MOS or Rate if you don’t mind me asking?

[@Haloreach66850]

.

[@Revolver_Ocelot16]

Congrats man....what did you study in college and what's your job now?

[@amandal.1422]

@@JpsBookOfLife hes not responding, maybe he fibbed ._.

[@ALMUDDY]

Joe Joseph wow you got our hopes up bud

[@Katxo1831]

I feel like those in service should be exempted from paying taxes, considering they signed their lives over to protecting their country.

[@wfijvddjjklngfdgh1747]

Elena Wellington it’s actually not that bad. There’s no real danger only in specific times. Plus they get compensated fairly.Trump creates jobs so that’s why he didn’t have to pay millions In taxes. He’s so smart he probably paid those new hiree with the money he didn’t pay for taxes .

[@deathbunny1718]

@@wfijvddjjklngfdgh1747 theirs always danger thats why things like hazardous duty pay exist. hell thats why veterans come back missing limbs. also trump didnt file taxes because he didn't earn any personal money and is living off his companies finances which is technically illegal.

[@64422ar]

@@deathbunny1718 he donates his salary, other than that there is little to no expenses the president has to pay. He is not doing anything illegal

[@deathbunny1718]

@@64422ar so i was talking about before he became president . before his presidency trump was famous for not paying taxes he did this by not taking a salary from his business's and instead used money from a corporate banking account and misused the funds. this allows him to not spend a dime on taxes and use his wealth. it's a common tactic of large business owners but is still highly illegal , as it is embezzlement and tax fraud . i am happy to find out though he is donating his salary to good causes .imo he isn't the worst president , and i'm waiting to see how he'll fair in the history books.

[@ferrynator15]

But nobody forced them to join the army.

[@lewisbromberg3009]

GOD BLESS YOU AND THANKS FOR KEEPING US SAFE!!! ANYONE WHO SERVED/SERVES OR WILL SERVE IS A HERO!

[@anthonylafayette4385]

I joined the Navy in 1958, I was making $38.00 every two weeks, I made one pay grade (E3), after 2 years longevity I was making $60.00 every two weeks. Honorably separated in 1962, my pay at the end of my enlistment was $120.00 per mo.

[@takethepillingodwetrust1510]

Anthony Lafayette how old are you bro

[@anthonylafayette4385]

@@takethepillingodwetrust1510 78 years old.

[@takethepillingodwetrust1510]

Anthony Lafayette nice

[@nimrod275]

Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jonathanramirez232]

So you were an E2 in the Navy at 14 years of age?

[@rnp1785]

I had the best time in the military had a lot of free time and didn’t have to drive to work in rush hour traffic. It paid pretty good had no complaints. If I stayed in could of retired 15 years ago now I’m still working. Stay in boys. You’re not going to end up ahead of the game leaving the military medical is free in the military yeah you won’t need it when you’re 20 but telling you’ll need it when you get older and paying for medical insurance on the outside is expensive. Hind sight is always 20/20.

[@lc4life369]

That is a very high cellphone bill. I'm paying 45 dollars a month for just one so I really hope you are paying for more than one cellphone atleast.

[@back2u-]

I would take those savings and just spend it more on food. Lol I love food.

[@ph2yc571]

This guys videos makes me want to workout and think of going to the military. I love this guy

[@greenjake1132]

You forgot about all the times the navy drops you an extra 3k then takes 5k from you leaving you broke for 15 days

[@AustenAlexander]

That’s why you don’t spend it 😅

[@vexeradiusclips1008]

Can we talk about how he did math left to right😂

[@TechGodI-AM-THE-GREATEST]

Wym

[@rumaan9309]

8:23

[@angelvillarreal3648]

Car payment for a brand new mustang is about 400-500 a month, and car insurance on that would be about 200-300 dollars on top of that. ….Yea….

[@mesothelioma5024]

Car payment depends on how much you put down and what your credit score is or if you have good credit history

[@Goose75821]

0:18 when those Rich kids say there dog had no more toys

[@ronthompson2366]

Just give me three hots and a cot !! Another aspect of consideration, you don't pay a thing "0" for medical and dental and vision, you can shop the commissary and exchange, you have a gym free, MWR offerings on the base...rental camping, boating, travel, movie theater, bowling alley, golf course, just to name a few. Plus if you marry it covers your spouse and children. Education benefits, retirement after 20 years which allows you to continue to use all your benefits. ..... and cola goes up every year, not to mention pay increases granted by the government. ... but hey who cares about the money, we serve because we love it !

[@ronthompson2366]

@Patty Frisk a feast to be had... I was a Marine.

[@AustenAlexander]

EXACTLY!

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

@@ronthompson2366 Sometimes we even got a hot meal in the field and a shower.... LOL I miss those days

[@BrandonSmith-vd9qc]

We get food in the field but it still comes as our bas that gets pulled out of our pay at 400$/mo and boss trips are all cost effective but you still pay to go. Yes dental etc is somewhat free but we have it because we wouldnt be able to afford it on certain operations . We get to go to the gym for free and just because it's a commissary doesn't mean it's better than Walmart lol. Yeah some of its great pay wise or what we get because we enlisted but need uniforms etc or extra besides the ones issued at basic you have to pay for at 120/ uniform without cap and everything needs patches name tapes or us. Army patches, pins for PC etc. Also I havent been home in 2 christmases and new years so I dont want to hear about Pay etc or the free stuff we get. If I wanted to go home I'd have to pay about 1000 for round trip plus anything. Anything lost in the field or stolen by someone you gotta pay yourself whether it be a 600$ gas mask or something worth more it's a no pay due or anything etc. They accidentally pay you extra they immediately take your paychecks after. It's not all free like you think it is

[@Lobotomized06]

Who else got a U.S Navy ad saying “get paid 40K for this” or something like that

[@mastahogweh5657]

I think that's Nuke a high demand rate

[@nowornever6036]

Literally never joining the military but still watching this video

[@jazs2300]

Lmao same.

[@robertekis2450]

Wow, pay sure has gone up since I was in. I actually made less than minimum wage when I went in. Buying a car was only a dream on a private's paycheck :). Then again, I didn't have to contribute to my college fund (and the GI Bill was the main reason I could afford college). I'm glad there are still kids out there that consider the military service.

[@467076]

As a PFC in the Marine Corps going to the field for weeks at a time as artillery crewman meant I was working up to 20 hrs. daily. At the time I was making $490 a paycheck. In the Marine Corps you'll never see BAH or any other incentives unless your an E-6 and above, which means at least 6+ years in. So for a year and a half I was literally making about $1.50 an hour lmao The government owns you, don't expect to make money.

[@theblackknight9783]

If you're legally married you get BAH, BAS, and family separation pay while in bootcamp. Thankfully Im going in as an E3.

[@gsgsshs3308]

When are you leaving? Am also ready for medical next week. [e-mail].

[@theblackknight9783]

@@gsgsshs3308 I leave november 8th

[@Tannerthetank99]

i also leave november 8th, ill see you there

[@gsgsshs3308]

@@Tannerthetank99 good luck

[@daneezy_8727]

TheBlackKnight how did you make that happen ?

[@arneljabiguero1774]

Cool i wanna be a soldier and when i die ill leave my family 😀😀

[@Master.solana]

Military pay is what you make it. Someone could make 1M a year and still be broke if they have bad money managing skills...

[@AustenAlexander]

very true

[@nelsonfitness8242]

I would dare to say it’s impossible to go broke on a one mil salary

[@Master.solana]

Nelson Fitness how many professional athletes and entertainers go broke? Near the majority of them. Anything is possible...

[@UhhhSitrep]

Nelson Fitness lottery winners almost always go broke. It happens

[@brianchapman1496]

Service personnel work a lot harder for their income that most any other job. The men and women in the ranks of our military definitely deserve a higher income.

[@jessealtamirano5728]

My salary is 950 plus a 150 bonus if I work Saturday and another bonus if theres production Sunday . Sanitation pays more the the military

[@Tim14566]

No it doesn’t

[@jessealtamirano5728]

Depends where you live an the cost of living. Contact sanitation is a 1 billion dollar industry . mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSL1N0SV01J20141105. All I’m trying to say it sucks they make so little money an get killed for a paycheck that I make in a week. Respect to all military personnel.

[@JeePnoY1]

Lmao “too bad BAS doesn’t increase as your appetite does”

[@backwoodz7160]

My question is why would I go through all the crap when I can make 2k a paycheck in my hometown working a factory and still see my family

[@billbobaggons]

I'm only gonna watch to 10mins that's what he promised