Top 5 Reasons You Don't Want to PCS to Hawaii || Life in the Army

The pros and cons to living in Hawaii (Oahu) - lets start with the cons.

I absolutely love being stationed at Schofield Barracks on Oahu! I have fallen in love with the Hawaiian people, the ocean - love it. But I recognize that many people stationed here actually hate it. Hawaii has a lot of expectations. You think this is going to be paradise and it can be one of the worst duty stations for the army. Maybe even one of the worst duty stations for the military. So I'm going to open up with you on my top 5 reasons you don't want to move to Hawaii. Take it or leave it. I don't wish to offend anyone. When I point out issues, specially with the paperwork and certain departments I hold big army bureaucracy as the cause. Not people or soldiers. I share this so you have a realistic idea of what to face and what people have faced before you. Here are my top five reasons you don't want to PCS to Hawaii. These cons are my personal opinion. #top5

Top five reasons why you don't want to move or PCS to Hawaii - chapters:

00:00 Introduction - Being stationed in paradise
02:18 Number 5 - The facilities are outdated and power issues on Schofield Barracks
05:14 Number 4 - The beach is going to get old
06:21 Number 3 - No Family Support
07:46 Number 2 - Pay Issues - BAH, BAS, COLA
11:28 Number 1 - Cost of Living - Hawai'i really is the most expensive State to live in.
17:35 Bonus: Bugs in Hawaii & Online Food Subscriptions Boxes

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