Originally Posted by
155mm
Problem is, you lose out on the housing allowance if you don't reside within 100 miles of base. Around $4500 USD a month.
It’s exactly $3,500 per month. Can become more, but the Euro has to get much stronger than it is now.
Right now he’s not getting a housing allowance and living there. If first year pay in the FDA ($100/hr) is more than he’s making now, I don’t see losing the housing as a show stopper.