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I have done 25 years and I am starting to get ready to bang out, however an opportunity looks to have come up a lot sooner than I wanted or was ready for. I have discussed the pro's and cons and it is to good to turn down.

It involves attending a course for 6 months and being paid to do so, I think I could probably get away with most of this if I applied correctly as leave, terminal leave etc. I could probably convince the resettlement cell that I could also use that part of the leave to.

My understanding is that I cant earn money whilst on resetllement due to tax, is that correct, if so what if the course was abroad and therefore taxed abroad?

Without trying to give to much away I will be moving abroad permanently and I am currently here on an overseas posting.

Would really appreciate peoples comments and advice.

Many thanks.
 
Bit of a tough one this, as I'm unsure as to what the implications of working abroad will be.

In a nut shell though, as you have stated, for the usual UK rules, you can earn a wage whilst on Annual Leave (as long as you have P1 authorisation) and Terminal Leave but not on GRT.
 
Can you not get away with it by calling the work initial pre job training or trial 'work out' without pay and the when you start you can then receive a a 'golden hello' or initial 'sign on' payment.
 
Option 1: Highly Recommened

Lie to the RAF!

You CAN get paid while your on terminal and resettlement leave - but you MUST declare it to the Tax Man (not the RAF!)

The RAF rule is probably obsolete and bears little reference to today's tax rules (or even lifestyles).

Option 2:

Lose the job


My Wife is a taxman.

Go for it!
 
It's not a tax thing

It's not a tax thing

It's not about tax, it's about the duty thing.

On leave you are free from duty, even then these days the RAF needs to make sure you have the minimum 26 days off per year (including bank hols).

When you are on GRT you are on duty so shouldn't be doing any thing like work or such like.

Nobody would find out to be honest, unless you're taking the **** and walking past PSF in your new uniform flashing around a wad of cash with the words my other wage on a flashing sign.

You could ask your new employer to defer paying you until you go onto the leave portion of your final weeks but even then you should ask for permission and you would have to be careful about what you put on your application.
 
fileeth said:
Can you not get away with it by calling the work initial pre job training or trial 'work out' without pay and the when you start you can then receive a a 'golden hello' or initial 'sign on' payment.
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I've seen that workaround used many times; the advantage being that it satisfies everyone concerned. All it takes is one git with a grudge to know you're being paid for your new job when you shouldn't be to ruin your entire day.
 
Rigga said:
Option 1: Highly Recommened

Lie to the RAF!

You CAN get paid while your on terminal and resettlement leave - but you MUST declare it to the Tax Man (not the RAF!)
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Unless it's a tax free job.
 
Rigga said:
Option 1: Highly Recommened

Lie to the RAF!

You CAN get paid while your on terminal and resettlement leave - but you MUST declare it to the Tax Man (not the RAF!)

The RAF rule is probably obsolete and bears little reference to today's tax rules (or even lifestyles).

Option 2:

Lose the job


My Wife is a taxman.

Go for it!
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Rigga, as Busby stated, it's not about getting paid and not telling the taxman it's about working when you are on duty; GRT is not leave and subsequently, when you're on GRT, you're in theory on duty.

But if they don't know, then what can they do? :PDT_Xtremez_14:
 
True Blue Jack said:
I've seen that workaround used many times; the advantage being that it satisfies everyone concerned. All it takes is one git with a grudge to know you're being paid for your new job when you shouldn't be to ruin your entire day.
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Absolutely TBJ. You are about to start working as a civvie.You will spend as much time, if not more as a civvie so don't screw it up now. Explain to the civvie company that you have to work for no wage for x ammount of time, due to tax and uk employment law reasons(bearing in mind you are still on full RAF pay). Also mention to your new empoyer that a "small" bonus in your first civvie months wages could cover this "free" time. That way you don't have to lie to anyone, you are not breaking any laws and your new employers will know you are up front and honest. It worked for me and I paid for a very nice holiday out of my first civvie paypacket. Lovely jubbly!!
 
For my sixpence worth as a previous poster has said it's not about not paying any tax its about working which on duty. Any company worth it's salt will tell the taxman or take tax off you so there's no escaping that.
 
New to this so here goes.

Currently on IRP and have been advised to take any good job offers even if it’s during this period - surprisingly by my area advisor. They have bigger problems to deal with at the moment - chopping manning levels etc. I was informed that the Army & Navy does not adhere to this rule and giving the current economic climate it makes sense - get employment when you can. Just remember when you've finally left the RAF they will not give a stuff about your welfare, unless in the event they want you back on the reserve recall liability (after serving 22yrs + up to age 55/60)!
 
moggy 1 said:
New to this so here goes.

Currently on IRP and have been advised to take any good job offers even if it’s during this period - surprisingly by my area advisor. They have bigger problems to deal with at the moment - chopping manning levels etc. I was informed that the Army & Navy does not adhere to this rule and giving the current economic climate it makes sense - get employment when you can. Just remember when you've finally left the RAF they will not give a stuff about your welfare, unless in the event they want you back on the reserve recall liability (after serving 22yrs + up to age 55/60)!
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Not much of a defence if you get caught......

They probably meant take up the offer but receive a 'bonus' if you work for them on GRT.....or similar
 
If I remember correctly you have to get a form signed by your new company saying you will not be/have not been paid while on GRT/work experience.

I got the form and they still paid me and I paid the tax man!
 
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