The Effect on Family Income of Varying the Frequency of Permanent Change of Station Moves

Abstract

This study analyzes the effect varying the number of permanent change of station (PCS) moves during a 20 year military career has on total family income. The number of PCS moves was varied from 5 to 9 over the 20 years to determine the effect on officer and enlisted family income for each of the services. This study limited the population to male military members married to civilian wives. Also, only PCS moves where the wife accompanies the member were considered. This study identified 4 items that can affect family income as a result of a PCS move. First, the family may have moving expenses that are not reimbursed by the government. Second, if the wife works, she must quit her job and suffer a period of unemployment. Third, the wife must seek employment at the new location. Usually, the new job will pay less than the old job due to foregone tenure. Keywords: Employment, Families (Human), Income, Women, Theses.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA201541

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  • Rodney M. Troyanowski

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