I recently applied for the latest trawl of F-35 posts and see myself as the ideal candidate for being selected against the specification; I have been in more than 10 years so likely to be high up the list in terms of attestation date, I have a lot of unexpired service as I have recently signed on as a newish corporal. However, my predicament is that my boss isn't keen on me leaving my current post as it is due to draw down in 2 years. No more people are due to arrive so current manpower will have to suffice. I have spoken to the unit's chief clerk and says my boss does not have a valid reason to block my post. He has accompanied my application with a letter stating that he cannot condone my posting and this tactic has worked for people who have previously tried to leave.
I should state that I can understand his point of view as if one leaves then many will try and he was courteous enough to let me apply, but is there anything I can do to limit the effect my boss's email has in my application? Getting my line manager to send an email isn't really a choice as he isn't in favour of going against the CO so I cannot use him. Could I personally send an email to manning stating my case? Not sure where I can go to aid my cause. Any advice is welcome.
I should state that I can understand his point of view as if one leaves then many will try and he was courteous enough to let me apply, but is there anything I can do to limit the effect my boss's email has in my application? Getting my line manager to send an email isn't really a choice as he isn't in favour of going against the CO so I cannot use him. Could I personally send an email to manning stating my case? Not sure where I can go to aid my cause. Any advice is welcome.
