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Ive been offered promotion and posting n November but my wife is in the last year of a 4 year degree at university. Having spoken with the housing people they have said IAW the jsp we are not entitled to retain our quarter. Our kids don't fall into the criteria for retention either so we can't stay on that ground. The degree is only available at the uni she is at and is quite hands on so distance learning is not an option. To top it off where we are being posted to has limited availability so will probably end up in private rent.

What I need to know is what or where can I go next with this. She has to complete the degree or the last 3 years is wasted.
 
Off TopicWhilst I sympathise with your situation, are you under the illusion that the Service cares about your wife?
 
Mess it is then and a private rental until she finishes. Or you can go and see the usual people, padre, SCSO, SSAFA etc...
 
Realist78 said:
Off TopicWhilst I sympathise with your situation, are you under the illusion that the Service cares about your wife?
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Unfortunately I'm under no illusion. Just thought Common sense may prevail and they would let her stay for the few months it would take to complete her degree. Haven't explored every avenue yet hence asking for advice so I'm optimistic still. For how long though I don't know!!
 
Downsizer said:
Mess it is then and a private rental until she finishes. Or you can go and see the usual people, padre, SCSO, SSAFA etc...
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That's the point. They won't let me do that. If we rent private while she finishes her degree do we then qualify for a move at public expense once it's complete? I doubt it.
 
Might just have to suck it up in this instance fella. But I think if you don't claim for the move to the mess you can claim for the subsequent move into Qtrs.
 
The obvious solution would be for you to move to a married quarter (or substitute equivalent) at your new unit while your wife moves into a rented flat or similar until she finishes her degree. However, speak to your SCSO and you may get authority to retain your current SFA for a few months. There is no entitlement but that doesn't mean it can't happen. Otherwise, prepare yourself for a tough decision - which is more important, your career or your wife's?
 
Unfortunately the cost implications of moving into a quarter and renting are prohibitive. If I'm in the quarter I would effectively be a single parent and have to pay for child care before and after school. Got three kids and the ironic thing is if they were near exams or doing a degree retention would be allowed. Because its the wife it's not. How do you go about getting a jsp changed. I can't be the first person this has happened to!
 
Weeduggy said:
I can't be the first person this has happened to!
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I'm sure you're not and the first step would be to apply for extra-regulatory authority (through your Chf Clk) to retain your married quarter on the grounds of your wife's education. I fear you would not be successful, however. In your children's case, the need for their educational needs to be catered for by the Service are well established and would be approved. The obvious question which would be asked by the casework cell is, "What thought did you give to a possible future posting when your wife signed up to a 4 year degree course?".

Ask the question, because it never hurts to do so, but if you don't get the result you're hoping for then your choices - as I see them - are as follows:

1. Move to a quarter at your new unit while your wife moves into a rented flat and accept the short term financial pain for the future benefits brought by her new-found career.

2. Move to a quarter at your new unit with your wife, accepting that she will not complete her degree.

3. Turn down your promotion.

I don't envy you the decision and I hope you are spared having to make it.
 
Sometimes the art of the possible does depend on who you speak to. The % void SFA at your current location will have a factor on whether an application fore retention would be entertained, as will where you are posted to; if you are off to yellow belly country, things are so tight for SFA they may be happy to see you stay at your current location for a while. Where are you now?
 
Casterbridge said:
Sometimes the art of the possible does depend on who you speak to. The % void SFA at your current location will have a factor on whether an application fore retention would be entertained, as will where you are posted to; if you are off to yellow belly country, things are so tight for SFA they may be happy to see you stay at your current location for a while. Where are you now?
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Currently in fife with pointy grey things and moving to Lincolnshire with pointy grey things. I'm told that availability in both locations is limited.
 
Weeduggy said:
No, they only allow 1st years in the halls. Thing is if I go and live in the mess I get Accomodation and help towards travel. She won't get anything if she stays by herself.
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Speak to the Students Union and raise this as a welfare case. There is usually some flex on uni accommodation.
 
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