TH,
My point is simply that the terms aren't favourable enough to draw back in any great numbers the more experienced people that the Service admits it now needs, to a critical degree in some areas.
The reason is this: It cannot be seen that there is a disparity in rewards, seen to disadvantage those already serving.
But I earned my pension, the contributions came out of my salary. I'm certainly not prepared to give it up to avoid upsetting a perceived applecart. The Service actually does take away the pension of people like myself, for the "privilege" of re-joining. Call it abatement if you like but it's taken away. It would be OK if it was re-invested for the individual, but it's not, it's just taken. It really is a case of "you play ball with us, please, and we'll shove the bat...".
As always market forces prevail. If it was financially worthwhile I would consider signing up again. It isn't and hasn't been ever since I retired. Simple.
