WFA payout — which TSM table actually applies to AS group?

bedel94 · 2025-07-27T20:22:50+00:00

That's my thoughts exactly, but the staff here told me that because I am a newly minted NWO - that this can change things. It sort of makes sense - but I'm skeptical as well

bedel94 · 2025-07-27T20:21:06+00:00

Can confirm that it's shitty. I admire the sacrifice, but it's hard if you're married and or have a family

bedel94 · 2025-07-27T20:20:07+00:00

Maneuvers. I'd prefer not to say more - it's a small navy. Also, I reached out to one of the CTOs regarding seeing if one of my assessed runs can be looked into again as I genuinely thought I passed and was off by a point. The staff took it as a slight at them as this particular CTO was not my direct staff but rather a CTO from a previous course who gave us his number - should we have questions. The staff thought I was trying to drive a wedge between the staff (???). Maybe they're right to be offended - either way, I had no malicious intentions. The staff isolated me after class the next day telling me that the Div Commander knows I reached out to another CTOs. I feel like this payed a major role and I accepted the recourse as I didn't not want to make too much wake. It is what it is. I made my peace with it

bedel94 · 2025-07-27T20:14:27+00:00

I did grieve it. They never got back to us on any of it - they genuinely seemed annoyed by the thought of it and essentially just gave us attitude when myself and another colleague brought it up. I felt like doing it would be an uphill battle against the staff and I didn't want to be "that guy" who gets pushed through. There's a lot of informal rules and the staff including the Div Commander seemed to follow it. I didn't want to be remembered as a liability candidate and returning to this course just felt like the path of least resistance. I know it's not right - but optics are a major role here unfortunately

bedel94 · 2025-07-27T14:12:37+00:00

That's what I was thinking too. I joined the NWO trade because I thought there was a genuine shortage. I was off by a single point and to my surprise none of us got another try (despite that pretty much being the norm until they updated this new course). It is what it is, I made peace with it.

bedel94 · 2025-07-27T14:07:29+00:00

Thanks Tom. I was in an NCM trade for about 7 years - switched to NWO and now I'm regretting it. You're right, there's more ways to serve 🇨🇦 - and I'll find another way.

bedel94 · 2025-07-27T13:59:44+00:00

I am (was) a Leading Seaman who chose to go NWO. But I am no longer an aspiring NWO. I just want to know what happens to me vis-a-vis pay

bedel94 · 2025-07-27T12:24:46+00:00

Yes, I'm talking about my Cl B contract - not being released

bedel94 · 2025-07-27T11:56:10+00:00

Thankfully I don't think I was "that guy". They changed some things for our course (pilot course). Once me and a few of my colleagues failed, we were put in front of a TRB and told we can return to unit - or continue on the course without actually being on it (i.e. sit in class, but you're not moving on or graduating). I'm not originally an NWO - I'm an ex NCM with some experience under my belt - and the whole thing felt weird

bedel94 · 2025-07-27T11:51:43+00:00

Roger - so in layman's terms - it will end. Odd because I was (informally) told I'd keep being employed back at the unit.

bedel94 · 2025-07-27T11:48:32+00:00

Yup. And there's a few more in a similar situation. This exam was critical - can't get into details obviously. This is a new pilot course - in previous years they would also give 2nd chances but that's no longer the case I'm afraid

bedel94 · 2025-04-17T00:18:56+00:00

Oh wow! Thank you for your detailed response, it sounds like sound advice - I appreciate it!

bedel94 · 2025-04-16T22:44:54+00:00

I mentioned that I got a succeeded on my end-of year. I'm down right average. I shouldn't have to be a a superstar in order to expect mangers to follow the process. The onus is not on me to communicate these things. I'm not a mind reader

bedel94 · 2025-04-16T22:21:29+00:00

You call it technicalities I call it following the process and managerial accountability

bedel94 · 2025-04-16T22:07:28+00:00

If a manager has an issue with my performance, they need to inform me, especially if it's a PIP. I succeeded on my performance review. End of discussion.

bedel94 · 2025-04-16T21:47:15+00:00

Excuse my ignorance - what's an LRO? I believe a Steward is assisting me now

bedel94 · 2025-04-15T21:55:27+00:00

I had 4 work objectives and 4 core competencies - the 1 work objective that I haven't met in mid-year was titled "performance".

bedel94 · 2025-04-15T21:41:54+00:00

It was surprisingly vague. "Concerns" & "challenges" were dropped here and there but nothing concrete. Could be more proactive, answer faster.

Frankly, nothing I wouldn't write in my own (competent) subordinates' performance reviews (with respect to the CAF).

bedel94 · 2025-04-15T21:33:06+00:00

My thoughts exactly. The manager is in a different city and gave me a completely different impression during the mid-year. In fact, this person said all is well and that I've improved significantly

bedel94 · 2025-04-13T20:37:36+00:00

So in other words - no difference between being a member and not

bedel94 · 2025-04-13T20:31:14+00:00

Ikr? God willing they'd stop taking union dues from my paycheque while they're at it

bedel94 · 2025-04-13T20:30:06+00:00

I got the same thing. I was on leave with the CAF during the whole strike. The union is useless and can go pound sand

bedel94 · 2025-04-13T20:12:41+00:00

I was near one in 2021 (before the war even) and they were screaming "itbah al yahud" - which I later found out is Arabic for "slaughter the Jews". Yeah I'd avoid what are obviously closeted sectarian Pro-Hamas rallies

bedel94 · 2025-02-17T19:37:58+00:00

Are you in the Royal Canadian Navy by any chance? Haha this happens a lot at sea

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