That always, onboard, always on watch Clanky was right on one thing Choncy, he said,
"However, none of the Handlers I have ever known have ever wanted to change jobs, and apparently it has the lowest rate of notice giving in the Navy. the upside is, I suppose, the pleasant, stress free upperdeck outdoorsy life.
As for the pay question, it has happened before and been changed back. Fisheads and "Crumb dusters", got less than Waffoos during the 60's. It'll change again.
You won't always be single and young, join the Air Arm and get some quality time ashore with your future wife and family, besides ship to ship drafts that the GS enjoys.
Ex Handler