trehorn said:Anyone heard that the RNR is on the verge of extinction?
We're being told that if the RNR gets any smaller then it will no longer be financially viable to continue!
So shippers - what the **** are we going to do about it?
trehorn said:Anyone heard that the RNR is on the verge of extinction?
We're being told that if the RNR gets any smaller then it will no longer be financially viable to continue!
So shippers - what the **** are we going to do about it?
bunnyjumper said:I think WM has said it all in a nutshell. Does anyone fancy tipping COMMarRes off about this site - it might do them the power of good (Not to mention us) if they really saw the level of feeling from their people.
sinbad said:Why don't the high and mighty advertise within Government Departments, Civil Servants etc ........ they have the same employer !!!!
If staff knew they would be guaranteed a min of 8 days extra special leave, fully paid each year.....two pay slips for 2 weeks work!!, the odd jolly to warmer climes with the possibility of a bit of craic going ashore somewhere different with a few shipmates.....who could refuse !!!!
oh and the pride of being a member of an unique exclusive organisaton and a free uniform!!
sinbad said:The problems with AFCO, I've personnally highlighted this with COM'R' at a brain storming meeting at our unit. We both agreed AFCO does do a fairly good job for the RN but do absolutely nothing for the RNR, but why would they , they are RN and employed by the RN and do not have a vested interest in the RNR.
COM'R' agreed this and stated he would look into it , including looking at the possibility of a RNR person completing the AFCO training and fighting for our corner.
Each unit has been given more input/ responsibility into their recruiting and have a set budget for recruiting.
How many units actually publicise how much of this budget is spent, and what on exactly ! Our unit did ask for everyone in the ships company to come up with ideas, then the best ones where put to COMR face to face.. I'm personally still waiting to see what was taken onboard !!!
FlagWagger said:For most of us who've been in the RNR more than a dog watch the idea of recruiting friends or family is ridiculous - this tactic is only applicable to people in the early stages of their RNR lives.
all_purple_now said:The other slight flaw in this plan is, of course, that trying to explain what we do on a drill night in a way that is neither entirely offputting nor exceptionally vague is somewhat difficult.
Not to mention the (possibly mistaken) perception that joining the Reserves is tantamount to volunteering for a lengthy holiday in Iraq/the 'Stan, neither of which appear to be popular prospects with those who might otherwise think about joining.
APN
bunnyjumper said:Yep - drill nights are the definite killer. Never stick to program. That means less people attend regularly, which means the program goes to ratshite, means less people attend........get the picture!