The Canadian military insists it’s getting a handle on its recruiting crisis, but a new leaked internal report obtained by CBC News suggests many of those who come through the door quickly leave in frustration over the inability to get trained and into the job they want.
In addition, the effort to retain experienced soldiers, sailors and aircrew was dealt an important blow recently when a Department of National Defence office — set up to find ways to keep people — was defunded.
The struggle to recruit new members to both the regular and the reserve force has been a major preoccupation as the Forces face a shortage of up to 14,000 qualified personnel.
But the flip side of the equation — that has gotten less attention — is the effort to hold on to people, especially in critical technical trades.
I left the shit show of the military. I wanted certain things for my career and i was never given them. I worked my ass off to get where i did and yet there were alot of other people who just somehow always got what they wanted.
Not saying everybody got what they wanted but sometimes it felt like someone from way highup was out to ruin your career sometimes.
When i finally had enough of being in the military, i put my papers in for the release. Then all of a sudden, all the opportunities started to roll in my favor… i had had enough of it anyways and i havent looked back in 2 years after getting out.
What opportunity were you looking for, if you don’t mind me asking?
I was looking for Promotions and Courses.
Psst. People are looking for promotions and courses outside the cf too.
I’m sorry it didn’t come fast enough for you.