Dusting this off because it is better than starting a new thread:
I'm about 13 months out from by PRD. Just got verbals to a large, grey, floating object based up in Norfolk to go launch smaller, grey, flying objects from the top of said floating object.
I'm mulling around several options for the next duty station, would love input.
One: Geobachelor, live on boat, family comes up 1-2x/month. Would have to rent hotel/extended stay for those trips.
Two: Geobachelor, live in town, fold out couch for little gherkins. Would probably require a studio at minimum....
Three: move family up to Norfolk, sell house in Milton. Would probably break even at this point, but kinda like the house/property.
Four: move family, rent house in Milton, deal with renters.
We have two kids, two dogs, two horses, so a move isn't easy, would need to find an acreage...
Thoughts?
How does BAH, BAS, etc. work in scenario 1/2...I know I have to pay for boat food..
Thanks,
Pickle
I would strongly recommend not living on the ship. I don't know your back ground, but being able to leave the ship and get away from the 1MC and its 24/7 announcements, walk on carpet, take a real shower, etc does wonders for your morale. Living on the ship really, really sucks long term, even in port.