Maybe that is the way all loyal servants are treated nowadays? However, I am amazed at how much the RAF has changed in just 9 years since I left.
When I PVR'd -
I was allowed to keep all my uniform if I wanted to - Laarbruch was closing and the stacker didn't need to get rid of any more stuff - So I gave him all of it!
I sent the "Exit" Certificate back to Gen Office (as it was then known) to correct the spelling and get it signed by whoever was the Staish of the week.
I had to travel to wherever it was, near Gloucester, to hand in my 1250 (And as I gave notice as I started my new employment, I got the full commercial rate mileage, right across the country, from my company and then some more from the RAF)
Some big-wig of Air Rank (even bigger than a Groupie!) wanted to see me and asked why I'd PVR'd - so I let go with both barrels for my 15 minutes of non-fame.
I had no notice of any Reserve Time - Indeed, I felt so guilty I asked and was told "none" - good enough for me.
All-in-all a good day out.
(but - I didn't get a badge!)