Not all station commanders have this situation, however. Mass. He and his staff find little time to be with family while recruiting Boston-area prospects. Davenport said New Englanders are generally tougher and more skeptical about the military. He said the attitude forces his recruiters to work longer hours. It's the same for other recruiters up here.
Recruiters receive some compensation for their work.
Those not living in government housing receive a quarters allowance and a variable housing allowance in certain areas. On the other hand, the list of lost benefits must be considered. Most recruiters and their families live far from military exchanges and commissaries. Medical clinics, family support centers and other benefits associated with service life are often hours away. At times, the missing benefits and expenses create family hardships.