Originally Posted by
The Oberon
Well all I can say is that I am glad I went when I did. I was a SGT. at 25 and a Chief at 34 and I had been allowed to sign on for a further 7 years beyond my 22 which, in those days, meant that I was in line " for me crown". I had also been asked if I would like to consider a Branch Commission. I decided I'd had enough and PVRd at my 22 point. Within 12 months my salary had doubled, I had complete autonomy and I didn't have to look after and guide SAC Bloggs who had overspent on his credit card for the third time.
Its not that unusual either - there were three of us on my license course who are all 40 this year, Cpl, no chance of promotion and approaching our 22. With the new pension not being in the same league as the 75 scheme, it’s hard to see what would keep a lot of people in to be honest.