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Nah, I'm good, my Company gives them out for freeThen go buy them! We’re talking $20 a year….

I've been out for a few years now. My decisions are validated everyday when I read these threads.
Nah, I'm good, my Company gives them out for freeThen go buy them! We’re talking $20 a year….
I haven't drawn socks or those garbage boxers in years. You're welcome, RCN.The CAF could fund the CSC complete by a small reduction in the wool sock entitlement.
Yeah, it seems like an unnecessarily petty 'F U' type cut, as there are a lot of OTC things that can really add up. The allergy meds were one obvious example that sprung to mind, but common things like muscle relaxants and pain killers for occasional use on old injuries also aren't cheap. Similarly things like OTC cold meds etc are all pretty normal things that don't need a prescription.Reductions at a time when we are already hurting for people, and asking people to do more with even less than the previous "less"...
I haven't drawn socks or those garbage boxers in years. You're welcome, RCN.
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Nah, I'm good, my Company gives them out for freeand we have some in every first aid station on all our properties.
I've been out for a few years now. My decisions are validated everyday when I read these threads.
Pilots trying not to be insufferable pricks (challenge impossible).Weren't you pilots so whiney about pay that you actually got your own pay scale ?
Also aircrew not being able to take OTCs without prescription so everyone else in the CAF needs the same rules...Weren't you pilots so whiney about pay that you actually got your own pay scale ?
Woah woah woah are you saying your employer provides you benefits as part of your compensation for work?Nah, I'm good, my Company gives them out for freeand we have some in every first aid station on all our properties.
I've been out for a few years now. My decisions are validated everyday when I read these threads.
Nah, I'm good, my Company gives them out for freeand we have some in every first aid station on all our properties.
Benson subsequently became Defence Minister for less than half a year. We had to go from Shilo to fire a salute for him when he came to Winnipeg on an extremely cold winter day. I remember it because it was the first time that we had to wear the CF Busby with our greens and greatcoats - Did I mention it was freaking cold. And we were driving in 3/4 TPUs and 2 1/2 tons. I think that I forgot to mention how cold it was.finance minister of the day, a very smart fellow named Edgar Benson
Yes, that's generally how it worksWoah woah woah are you saying your employer provides you benefits as part of your compensation for work?
Yes, that's generally how it works
It generally doesn't help attract employees if you continually claw back benefits. Which the CAF has done for years.
You should see my relocation package. Makes Brookfield look like a joke, and it is a joke!
Actually was talking about that with some long time employees the other day. Of course, like any place, there are issues that get worked through, but one thing they all agreed was that the Company had never stiffed them on pay and the cheques never bounce. My employees actually pay themselves and are their own time keepers.Just don't mention the pay being raised on a regular basis in line with inflation, and a pay system that never fails to ensure your cheque is automatically deposited on time without fail![]()
The CAF pay systems pay based on the data input.Just don't mention the pay being raised on a regular basis in line with inflation, and a pay system that never fails to ensure your cheque is automatically deposited on time without fail![]()
Everyone knows Brookfield is a joke.Yes, that's generally how it works
It generally doesn't help attract employees if you continually claw back benefits. Which the CAF has done for years.
You should see my relocation package. Makes Brookfield look like a joke, and it is a joke!
Relocation has always been a joke and just got worse when they took it from the clerks to contract it out. It was a bit fun at first explaining to the "move expert" what my entitlements actually were, showing her the regulation in their own document and waiting for her to verify with the supervisor that I was right. Got tiring real quick though as every move they tried to deny something only to send me a cheque within a year with a nice letter explaining that upon audit it was found that I was right and entitled to it. Do they even train the staff or read the regulations?? Personally I think they should do away with it. Update the CFM every year with a move rate for in Canada and give that to the members. Here you go, $40k for the move sign here and go, spend it how you want but RFD on X date. Move your crap, sell it and buy new, do a mix, whatever you want. What we would save in administration of the moves would probably balance everything out close enough and save on all the headache. I know for me it would be most stuff garbage, rent a van, load it up and road trip for the family. Out-can would naturally be a little trickier, need some additional funding along with special claim for some items but could be administered by the military vice needing a contractor as it is a relatively a low number.Yes, that's generally how it works
It generally doesn't help attract employees if you continually claw back benefits. Which the CAF has done for years.
You should see my relocation package. Makes Brookfield look like a joke, and it is a joke!
That happens for other than politicians? You mean pay systems can actually fully function in places?Just don't mention the pay being raised on a regular basis in line with inflation, and a pay system that never fails to ensure your cheque is automatically deposited on time without fail![]()
He’s definitely gone weird.
When he gets confronted with something he uses word salads and explains that things are hard to define so without definition it’s hard to explain etc.
But on men and women he never hesitates to define.
He deflects a lot. Some of his debating opponents have called him out more than once on that sort of thing.
So is Reconstitution officially dead? Seems like there was the announcement and then nothing changed. Anyone have any insights?
It's such a typical gov proword lol. Use it to death but don't define it or make a plan to implement it.It's #2 in the plan.... it seems
2024-25 Departmental plan at a glance
Key priorities
• Operations and Readiness;
• Reconstitution;
• Culture Evolution;
• Modernization; and
• Stewardship and Compliance.