Put this here as SWO's may have a better idea.
I'm departing this fall for Dissociated tour (Shooter) on USS Haze Grey in Norfolk. I am leaving the family here in Milton, FL (variety of reasons to include schools, crime rate, price of continuing to own horses, work schedule) and will be joining the Geo-bachelor herd.
I'm looking at a few options, please give me your thoughts.
1. Living on the boat. Pro:not fighting traffic, not paying rent, keeps me less expensively occupied.
Con: 1MC, boat food
Unknowns: How does this work when not underway? How much do I typically pay in dues/mess fees? BAS?
2. Trying to weasel an RA spot in UH.
Pro: Not living on boat, short commute, own room, real shower, easier (less awkward) to watch "training videos"
Con: Admin hassle, 99% enlisted neighbors and their shenanigans, having to play dad, cost?
Unknowns: Cost, availability, food arrangements, do I still pay mess fees?
3. Live out in town.
Pro: not being on base when off duty, privacy, quiet, etc.
Con: Commute, cost (BAH is only about $500 more in Norfolk) dealing with landlord/tenant crap
Unknown: How common geobach crash pads are and availability.
Any input is appreciated, looks like (according to Google/Navy Crimes) I will be checking in while they are getting/already underway.
Thanks!
Pickle
I'm departing this fall for Dissociated tour (Shooter) on USS Haze Grey in Norfolk. I am leaving the family here in Milton, FL (variety of reasons to include schools, crime rate, price of continuing to own horses, work schedule) and will be joining the Geo-bachelor herd.
I'm looking at a few options, please give me your thoughts.
1. Living on the boat. Pro:not fighting traffic, not paying rent, keeps me less expensively occupied.
Con: 1MC, boat food
Unknowns: How does this work when not underway? How much do I typically pay in dues/mess fees? BAS?
2. Trying to weasel an RA spot in UH.
Pro: Not living on boat, short commute, own room, real shower, easier (less awkward) to watch "training videos"
Con: Admin hassle, 99% enlisted neighbors and their shenanigans, having to play dad, cost?
Unknowns: Cost, availability, food arrangements, do I still pay mess fees?
3. Live out in town.
Pro: not being on base when off duty, privacy, quiet, etc.
Con: Commute, cost (BAH is only about $500 more in Norfolk) dealing with landlord/tenant crap
Unknown: How common geobach crash pads are and availability.
Any input is appreciated, looks like (according to Google/Navy Crimes) I will be checking in while they are getting/already underway.
Thanks!
Pickle