Originally Posted by
Wrathmonk
Trouble is how many youngsters (ie 18-24 year olds!) who join the RAF really give a fig about their pension? Certainly didn't cross my mind! IMHO the first time most people who have joined the RAF think about their pension is when they are looking to leave! And its all too late then!!
Oh, I considered the pension I was offered. I can still remember.
At 8 yrs a gratutity of £1,728, at 12 years it was £4,000. At 38 it was £1,203 and an annual pension of £401 exactly the same as married allowance.