Going
I had been asking for a PC for years and been told no, until suddenly with 2 yrs to go to my SSC exit they said yes.
Excellent I thought until I saw the terms....18/40!!
When I asked why, I was told all new commissions were now on 18/40 terms and not 16/38 (in line with the new pension scheme).
I thought the C in SSC stood for commission so therefore not a new commission just a change in exit date!
It was too late for me to change to the new pension scheme (not that I would have anyway), and so I would remain pension able at 38 but would be signed on until 40. If I wanted to get my pension at 38 I would have to PVR and take a cut in gratuity and pension.
Am I just being cynical or did they wait to offer a PC in order to keep me an extra 2 years......oh wait I'm out of here bye bye and they have lost 5 years possible extra service.
And also for many of the reasons already stated above.
Now that the decision to go has been made it's a load of my mind and I feel quite free.
Last edited by bayete; 17th Feb 2007 at 17:34.
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