Originally Posted by 2StgTurbine

I got curious so I did a breakdown of the direct cost of my job. I live in base and I am on reserve.

Here is the breakdown.

Average days at home (H): 16.8 per month
Average days at work (W): 13.2 per month
Average time I get activated (A): 6 times a month
Round trip cost to go to work (C): $16.50
Amount I tip van driver (T): $1.00 per ride
Average uniform upkeep (U): $5.00 per trip
Average amount I spend on food at home (FH): $300.00 per month
Average amount of food I spend for work (FW): $250.00 per month

The formula:

(A x C)+(A x U)+((((W/A)-1) x (2 x T)) x A)+(FW – ((FH/H)) x w)) = The cost of work

For me that comes out to $158.00 a month

I use public transportation to go to work and try to spend as little as possible on the road so I bring most of my food.

How much do you spend to work? If you have crash pad, simply add your crashpad rent.