1) Being in the Armed Forces isn't just a 'job'
2) Totally agree.
3) (My PoV). At what point did you become disillusioned with the mob? Just before or just after the perks were removed or at the point where you realised you had to work for a living?
Define 'well looked after'. If thats what you wanted, maybe you should have joined the Mafia or a union?
PS Served 30 years and still serving. Still doing Ops cos thats why I joined....rough or smooth. At the point I want a softer, easier life, I'll get out and fly for the airlines.