Marine Patrol Woes...LDS

[John Mercier]

Originally Posted by Descant

I know two guys who worked NHMP and ski patrol in the winter. One went on to full time State Police, the other to head safety services at one of our major ski areas. When you're young, benefits aren't the big deal they are for folks with families.

Contrary to popular belief... the young aren't stupid.
If a skill set that they have already trained for can pay more with benefits... they take that option.

It is why everyone jumps jobs so much.
Its a race to see who can save for a down payment on a home, while saving enough to make up for a retirement that has to be more self-funded than in previous generations.