PVR statistic
Having just PVR'd (Terminal exit date next week) after XX years in, I thought that when I threw in the towel (for various reasons, all boring and to do with work life balance as married to forces person who was always away when I was at home etc etc - even having my wife take over from my post on det!??) I was surprised when I was told I could leave well within the required 12 month notice period as "manning isn't an issue at the moment".
Surprised to say the least then, when I was asked if there was anything the RAF could offer me to stay after my PVR had already been approved.... At this point I did ask for a guarantee that I would be posted within commutable distance of my wife but then I already knew the answer to that one..!
And now know my branch is undermanned....
But we're not overstretched. Oh no.