Lady in America States Benefits of Working for US Army, Says She's Not Willing to Come Back Home
- Ghanaian soldier Sela Vandyk, based in the US, stated that she wouldn't leave the US military for a well-paying job in Ghana
- She cited the attractive benefits offered by the US military, such as travel discounts and health subsidies, as critical factors influencing her decision
- Sela expressed contentment with her current position, even stating that a $2000 (N2,639,220) salary in the Ghanaian military wouldn't be sufficient to entice her to relocate
Sela Vandyk, a Ghanaian soldier based in the US, shared her resolute decision to remain in America, expressing that even a well-paying job in Ghana would not entice her to leave her current military position.
Sela explained that her choice to join the US military in 2019 was primarily influenced by the appealing benefits offered to soldiers.
In a recent interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa, she highlighted perks such as travel ticket discounts, health subsidies, and discounts at various shops, in addition to her satisfactory salary. These advantages have solidified her commitment to her military career in the United States.
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Lady serving in US Army
During the interview, Sela emphasised her contentment with the current benefits and salary structure, making relocating to Ghana less attractive.
She specifically mentioned that even if offered a salary of $2000 (N2,639,220) in the Ghanaian military, she would not consider it sufficient to entice her to make the move.
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US soldier drank garri during training
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a Nigerian man serving in the US Army stirred massive reactions with his TikTok video as he sat to eat during training.
Sitting under his shed, the soldier with the handle @iam_scholar drank soaked garri with kuli kuli. His colleague was amazed.
Nigerian promoted in US Army
In similar news, another Nigerian who was a US Army officer enjoyed the fruit of his hard work. He was promoted and posted a video on TikTok to celebrate.
The video showed him proudly displaying his new rank insignia, which he placed on the uniform. He expressed his excitement and gratitude for his achievement, which was the result of his dedication and perseverance.
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