Well, I've left the Air Force but am due my last (part) months pay this month. Miracle of miracles, I actually get some cash but with no statement, I can't confirm whether it's correct or not. (I suspect the latter) I rang my last unit, trembling as flashbacks of the vinegar strokes of a crap life come rushing back whereupon I'm told to 'log in' to check the details. A short explanation of my new improved circumstances soon became a very long explanation. Result: "We'll make a note on your file, oh hang on, you don't have a file since you've left haven't you? I'll make a handwritten note and get back to you". I can barely contain my excitement as I wait to see if anyone actually calls.
I know, I'll chase up my tax free lump sum on retirement thing that I haven't got yet. I ring Glasgow pensions 3 times, the 3rd yields a response... from the MOD operator! Hello, I'm ringing glasgow pensions etc etc. "Ah, those lines are either ringing engaged or are diverting you to me, the MOD operator; hang on, I'll try and put you through again." 40 seconds of ringing yields the same fella. " Hello again, I'm still trying to ring Glasgow?" "Yes" he replies, "I know, but I told you they ring engaged or send you back to me." " So why did you try to reconnect me then?" I'm beginning to tremble again by this stage. "That's what we've been asked to do for all the knackered numbers so we can demonstrate we have made the effort to connect you to your desired number"
I really didn't think the Air Force could get any worse but, unbelievably, it has. Never regretted my PVR for a minute but I wouldn't mind getting me cash thanks, preferably with a statement which will free me from the requirement to log in to the JPA account that I don't bl**dy well have!!!
My current company works out my claims for me, since they know what 'duties' I've been cheerfully conducting, then send me a statement of monies owed before topping up my pay with exactly the same amount. Well my goodness. The compnay admin system even sent me birthday card this year!!! Well f*ck me!!!