As one of the pilot studes to be made redundant I would just like to dispel the notion that many/most of us landed on our feet within commercial aviation post redundancy. Whilst it's true that some guys went off to Cathay and others (typically post Wings) got other flying jobs the reality is that a large majority are doing things not related to flying. Some have chosen other careers whilst others are still striving to achieve their flying dreams-however the road is long and expensive.
To the OP, be happy with what you have. If flying is what you want to do then bide your time, take the money and make the most of the opportunities available. If you don't, and you choose to leave, make sure you have a good plan-the job market is very crowded for inexperienced 20/30-somethings atm, and the air force pays very well in comparison.
