Originally Posted by
MPN11
I suspect most are on SSC, so PVR not needed.
The RAF as a lifetime career is now only for a very few.
Looking at it slightly more positively, what is it that keeps those 'Lifers' in? Removing PAS from the equation and thinking about those on the 'regular' career stream, what persuades people to stay? After all, we can't all be CAS. Pensions, BSA etc are a couple of likely suggestions although less so after pensions tinkering. A fear of the outside world / being unable to find another job with a similar standard of pay or just a lack of imagination that they might be able to do something else might be other reasons. Or perish the thought, people might stay as they actually find Defence interesting?
Is there a common thread these days running through 'Lifers' or has the emphasis on value for money and costs turned it into a transactional relationship and individuals stay for as long as they feel they are getting a decent return on their investment in the RAF?