RAF pensions....ok it's boring again....but one little question?

[foxOneFive]

I like many on here are sitting well on our pensions.
I am fortunate not to have any children? (up for debate?)
Anyway.....My nephew n niece are doing well in their careers. Please can anyone out there convince me to convince them to join the RAF these days?
I like many, have had a monthly income since 40 years old..........What are the pension situations for a young pup joining tomorrow?

 

[muttywhitedog]

I like many on here are sitting well on our pensions.
I am fortunate not to have any children? (up for debate?)
Anyway.....My nephew n niece are doing well in their careers. Please can anyone out there convince me to convince them to join the RAF these days?
I like many, have had a monthly income since 40 years old..........What are the pension situations for a young pup joining tomorrow?

Nowhere near as generous as it once was. I wouldn't advise my kids to join up for a career, and thankfully they haven't.

 

[busby1971]

If they are doing well and happy with their lives then why advise them to join.

The main advantage of joining the RAF is the training and opportunities for those who have potential but might not be fully academic, the lifestyle can be fun, however, it also has some major restrictions and downsides that those on Civi street doesn’t really encounter.

There are easier routes to getting a Government pension these days, the NHS one is quite handy, and there are plenty of non clinical roles with some good career opportunities.

 

[J Y Kelly]

I would suggest that they go for a Commission, from the appalling standard of Officers I work with, they seem to accept almost anyone.

APFS 15

 

[Rugby-Jock-Lad]

...TRUE...SO TRUE!!!