Which is the better option?

Durban

gt568 said:

Silvertabby said:

gt568 said:

Albermarle said:

45 is a bit young to be receiving a pension ?

Not really, earned it thanks.  All part of my T&Cs.

Armed Forces pension, payable on completion of 22 years plus?  It's what we signed up for.  I was once told that I was 'very lucky' to have such a pension, and I replied that yes, I WAS very lucky - lucky to have completed my 22 years with my life, limbs and mind intact.  Unlike so many others. 

29 years in the bank.....cher-ching.

Sorry to but in without offering advice and not relevant to your question but I’m just curious. 

That makes you 16 when you joined up?  I didn’t realise that you could join armed forces at 16 , I thought it was 18 or was it different then 

This really is a genuine question

Silvertabby

Durban said:

gt568 said:

Silvertabby said:

gt568 said:

Albermarle said:

45 is a bit young to be receiving a pension ?

Not really, earned it thanks.  All part of my T&Cs.

Armed Forces pension, payable on completion of 22 years plus?  It's what we signed up for.  I was once told that I was 'very lucky' to have such a pension, and I replied that yes, I WAS very lucky - lucky to have completed my 22 years with my life, limbs and mind intact.  Unlike so many others. 

29 years in the bank.....cher-ching.

Sorry to but in without offering advice and not relevant to your question but I’m just curious. 

That makes you 16 when you joined up?  I didn’t realise that you could join armed forces at 16 , I thought it was 18 or was it different then 

This really is a genuine question

Don't know about current rules, but in my day it was certainly possible (with parental consent) to enlist at 16.  Couldn't be deployed on active service until 18, though.  

LHW99

Hats off to you both gt568 & Silvertabby (+ Mr S)!

gt568

Durban said:

gt568 said:

Silvertabby said:

gt568 said:

Albermarle said:

45 is a bit young to be receiving a pension ?

Not really, earned it thanks.  All part of my T&Cs.

Armed Forces pension, payable on completion of 22 years plus?  It's what we signed up for.  I was once told that I was 'very lucky' to have such a pension, and I replied that yes, I WAS very lucky - lucky to have completed my 22 years with my life, limbs and mind intact.  Unlike so many others. 

29 years in the bank.....cher-ching.

Sorry to but in without offering advice and not relevant to your question but I’m just curious. 

That makes you 16 when you joined up?  I didn’t realise that you could join armed forces at 16 , I thought it was 18 or was it different then 

This really is a genuine question

As already answered I joined at 16 with parental consent.

Can still be done to this day.