LucyOso
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I agree he claims states this on LinkedIn. Did we verify this was his actual LinkedIn? I saw another LinkedIn that had his actual photo.Looking at that LinkedIn resume, JRF claims to have been in the Navy for 20 years, 1 months from Dec 1990 through Dec 2020. Assuming that's true then he's likely getting at least some pension. And it would be very common for someone in the armed forces to retire immediately after they become eligible to draw their pension.
For a few years in the early 2010s, he earned some certifications and apparently worked steadily. He has several jobs listed on his resume, doing maritime anti-piracy and as an instructor in crisis response, security and anti-terrorism. However the last job listed on his resume is with the State Department in 2015. Then starting in March 2017, the resume says he is on a 'Career Break' which continues to the present day.
So that sort of tracks with someone who may not have been able to find a job or else just voluntarily decide to take a hiatus around the mid-2010s. With low expenses he could live a simple life off his pension with no need to work. And perhaps supplementing his income by taking on the occasional side gig.
As a side note, I found that LinkedIn offers vets 1-year of free access to their premium service. So, it could be that he is taking advantage of that rather than paying $40/month.
I understand after 20 years someone can retire from the military. The average pension with 20 years is 50% of previous pay. So maybe 45-50K a year. Roughly. 4k month is amazing in some cases, but might not be great in others.
He is also going through a divorce. Is he paying alimony? If he was married to his first wife 10 years, she would be entitled to 1/2 of that military pension. Lots of things factor in.