There are those in the past day or so who have effectively been saying that we are well paid aircrew, with secure jobs in a recession, and shouldn't be moaning about when the pay review comes out...
To a certain extent I can understand and agree with that arguement. However, the pay review effects ALL members of the armed forces. Some 200,000 (ish) odd people are waiting to hear the results, a not inconsiderable number.
The resounding silence that seems to be occurring (not so much as an announcement of when a proper announcement will be made), considering we are well past the day when statements have normally been made, seems to imply a lack respect/interest/courtesy/care for/in the military.
As for everyone in the military being well paid, I believe in the latest Ross Kemp documentary on Afghanistan he is talking to a soldier at one stage, in the middle of a two way range exchange, who tells Ross that his wife works in a call centre and earns more than he does.....