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Non-Serving Family Responses


As a spouse/partner, what’s the hardest aspect of life with the RAF? Other (Please specify)


13%


The quality of your service accommodation The children’s education


Having your own house but not being able to live in it for Service reasons Not having enough money Finding the right childcare


Living away from each other during the week for family stability


Constantly having to move about following your spouse/partners Wanting to work and not being able to


Finding employment that matches your skills and aspirations Managing your own career


7% 10% 7% 24% 1% 6% 3% 13% 9% 7%


“The location and lack of childcare options means that despite having a degree I am unable to get a job in my chosen vocation.”


“The loneliness. I have no children, and now have to work from home due to our transient life, I cannot get work in my industry when they discover I am a military spouse, so I spend 80% of my life alone.”


“Trying to explain to our children why they never see their Dad because his shifts are so irregular and he works such ridiculous hours. 60+ a week is very standard.”


Given the choice, would you prefer your serving spouse/partner to stay in or leave the RAF?


17% 36% 47%


Leave before their engagement period is up


Stay for their current engagement but not beyond


Stay for their engagement period and hopefully sign on for longer


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