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Originally Posted by Escapee
I admit I have a very mixed view on this subject, whilst not putting down what they do in fighting for their country I believe the underlying problem is often caused by their own actions. I work with a lot of ex armed forces from all three services, the navy and airforce tend to differ to those serving in the army. The ex navy people who I work with certainly got their priorities right by buying a house when they were young not long after joining the navy and the airforce guys seem to be in a similar situation. The majority of ex squaddies I work with by their own admission bought flash cars and had a great time pi**ing what was left against the wall.
So am I right in assuming this is mainly affecting ex army persons and not the other forces as much?
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Being Ex infantry i totally agree with what you say, rightly or wrongly when in the Army,(i can only refer to the infantry maybe Artillery Regiments as well) you literally lived for the moment so things like housing,saving money ect were way down the list. I personally did manage to save each month and always was pi**ng it up the wall with the rest. I know as well that alot of the guys after spending a good few years in the services find it hard as you really don't have to worry about day-day things like bills-mortgages so when alot of people leave suddenly the normal life and all that goes with it can be to much to handle.