Comment Re:Commission as an officer (Score 3, Informative) 111
Doesn't matter. A 2LT starts at about $50K and moves up to $85K at the end of four years. Plus all the benefits of housing, meals and full medical. Computer Science majors also don't get sent to the front lines very often. Do you think every engineer working for big tech companies adore the company owner?
If the person decides after four years to get out, they have VA benefits, GI Bill to further their education, and a great networking base. Plus, many companies look favorably on veteran officers. They might not have experience in the latest coding environments, but they do have experience working in teams, leading groups, and focusing on results instead of office politics.
Four years in the military as an officer is a great way to kick start a career.