Recent content by AKa

But now would be a great time to start addressing our failing infrastructure. That's one area where we desperately need to invest and can actually spend in relatively short order.

I would argue that discussing / making jokes about something low-stakes is better for mental health. All I can do to influence the big issues is express myself to my elected representatives, vote according to my beliefs, and support the causes in which I believe. I have mingled sympathy...

A lot of folks will not make any significant effort to achieve more than the minimum until it has career implications, positive or negative.

The new policy comes into effect on 1 Apr. For you Regular Force pers, it will come into play next FY. I'm assuming that as a Reservist, I'll get another 0.5 days per month remaining on this contract after 1 Apr. New policy is available on the DWAN. Canadian Forces Leave Policy Manual...

Just curious. Does anyone know why we have that double zipper in combat pants? Is the purpose something I wouldn't discern because I'm a woman? It makes no sense to me. It's also annoying. Once again, I have been treated to extra ventilation because I absent-mindedly pulled up the wrong...

Yesterday I asked one of the civilians in my section which ceremony he had attended. He looked at me like I was crazy. None, of course. Remembrance Day should not be a holiday.

I only go to a Legion when I accompany my Dad. I don't feel any pull to join. Of course, I don't think I've ever really gotten over the Legion supporting that terrible New Veterans' Charters (Not sure if I remember the title correctly.)

Of course, sliding into common-law status also gets you certain obligations. Best to be sure you want the big commitment before you go that route.

The standard where men had to have the taper trim up the back, nothing touching the ears... You know, the standard that existed for decades.

Yep. I don't think you quite understand how many women feel about their hair. Not being a man, I can't speak for all you men, but for many, many women, hair is a defining part of their self-expression. There's cultural, social associations you may not personally understand, but I assure you...

And the vandalism skews the usage stats. I'm not seeing the levels go down at all since they were installed. I'm sure it's a good thing for the users who are at the lower income levels and every penny counts, but most will have very specific preferences and will only access the free ones in...

If they announced that I would have to cut my hair to the old mens' standard, I would submit my release paperwork right away. Over my decades of service, I've had longer hair, and I've had shorter hair. And I've cut it shorter when my duties made it the sensible choice. Most people with a...

Why, for goodness sake can't they specify that accessories controlling the hair be of a neutral/muted colour? The vivid pink scrunchies and embellished clips look really inappropriate.

First there needs to be consequences for senior leaders who fail in this respect. Enforcing discipline at any level has become unfashionable.

I'm curious if anyone will start enforcing anything to do with dress. Part of the issue is that no one bothered even before they opened the floodgates. The folks who previously appeared rumpled and untidy moved to full-on slovenly. I was considered a hard-ass because I insisted that pers in...