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Refs. A Leave policy manual - Chapter 8
B. QR&O 16.25 - Leave without pay and allowances
I’m considering applying for a one year period of LWOP for personal reasons. My spouse has found employment in a specific location for one year and it is unlikely that I will be able to be posted to that location. I’m due to be posted and possibly promoted this upcoming APS. I am considering LWOP because I enjoy working for the CAF but I want to remain colocated with my spouse next year (i.e. I want to keep the option of a longer CAF career if future postings align with our family plan).
Ref A states “the reason for the LWOP must be in the interest of the CF”. My argument would be that the CAF has invested significant resources in my training and professional development. It would be in the medium and long term interest of the CAF to accommodate me in the short term. Denying my request would come at the risk of a potential release and a net loss to the CAF.
I know that my reason is weak in isolation and that my dedication is arguably incompatible with a career in the CAF. I am a stereotypical millennial. I value career flexibility and I have significantly less dedication to the institutional than my predecessors. My situation is completely due to the choices of my family and now I am being unreasonable in asking the CAF to accommodate my request. I fully accept all the consequences of LWOP (e.g. pension and career implications). I feel that there are likely other people in my situation and this would be an interesting test case to explore the limits of LWOP (especially in the context of the CAF’s retention issues with high demand occupations). I would definitely explore temporary part time employment if the Journey was in effect.
I’ve tried searching the forums for a similar situation but I didn’t find much regarding LWOP for personal reasons (except for that backpacker thread). I know there are some higher ranking and experienced members on this forum. What do you guys think?
B. QR&O 16.25 - Leave without pay and allowances
I’m considering applying for a one year period of LWOP for personal reasons. My spouse has found employment in a specific location for one year and it is unlikely that I will be able to be posted to that location. I’m due to be posted and possibly promoted this upcoming APS. I am considering LWOP because I enjoy working for the CAF but I want to remain colocated with my spouse next year (i.e. I want to keep the option of a longer CAF career if future postings align with our family plan).
Ref A states “the reason for the LWOP must be in the interest of the CF”. My argument would be that the CAF has invested significant resources in my training and professional development. It would be in the medium and long term interest of the CAF to accommodate me in the short term. Denying my request would come at the risk of a potential release and a net loss to the CAF.
I know that my reason is weak in isolation and that my dedication is arguably incompatible with a career in the CAF. I am a stereotypical millennial. I value career flexibility and I have significantly less dedication to the institutional than my predecessors. My situation is completely due to the choices of my family and now I am being unreasonable in asking the CAF to accommodate my request. I fully accept all the consequences of LWOP (e.g. pension and career implications). I feel that there are likely other people in my situation and this would be an interesting test case to explore the limits of LWOP (especially in the context of the CAF’s retention issues with high demand occupations). I would definitely explore temporary part time employment if the Journey was in effect.
I’ve tried searching the forums for a similar situation but I didn’t find much regarding LWOP for personal reasons (except for that backpacker thread). I know there are some higher ranking and experienced members on this forum. What do you guys think?