Think wg13_dummy hits the nail on the head.....money is not everything.
However it is a good indicator as to the real value that is placed on people who serve in the AAC. Why for example are we still not told about progress on equal flying pay?...if this was a civvy company things would be sorted asap. That is unless there is a very good reason for us not to be paid the same?.
I understand that in todays enviroment of high op tempo and empty wallets unpleasant decisions have to be made....but...the lack of communication is scary!.
There are more things to do other than stay in the forces, if you are towards the end of your career then I can understand it would be foolish to leave with 3-4 years to push.....
I will have to wait around before I can leave, but leave I will ....
I dont think an exodus of people will have a catastrophic effect, it will just accelerate peoples careers behind those leaving...
Just a real shame nothing is seen to be being done.....