The thread about rising from Private to General got me wondering something. pbi mentioned something about potential being linked to the number of years you have left to serve.
Now, considering that when I commence my CF career next month I will only be able to serve 26 years until I reach age 60. Will this directly limit my opportunities as far as being promoted beyond Captain? I realize that this is subjective and is also based upon personal performance and available openings. Being realistic and assuming some average and some above average PERS, would reaching, say, LCOL prior to having to retire be a realistic goal? Or would I need to be a superstar to even get to Major?
I'm just curious on the possibilities really. If I spend 23 years as a Captain, I'm sure I could live with it. But then again, maybe not as I am somewhat ambitious and not the complacent type. I am more interested in being a good officer and doing a good job than in gaining rank, but advanced rank also brings advanced responsibilities so it isn't something I shy away from.
pbi said:... behind the 8-ball in "Years Left To Serve" which can be a deciding factor since it is related to Potential.
Now, considering that when I commence my CF career next month I will only be able to serve 26 years until I reach age 60. Will this directly limit my opportunities as far as being promoted beyond Captain? I realize that this is subjective and is also based upon personal performance and available openings. Being realistic and assuming some average and some above average PERS, would reaching, say, LCOL prior to having to retire be a realistic goal? Or would I need to be a superstar to even get to Major?
I'm just curious on the possibilities really. If I spend 23 years as a Captain, I'm sure I could live with it. But then again, maybe not as I am somewhat ambitious and not the complacent type. I am more interested in being a good officer and doing a good job than in gaining rank, but advanced rank also brings advanced responsibilities so it isn't something I shy away from.