Smile and Save Podcast
The Smile and Save Podcast is here to make personal finance easier to understand and help you take control of your money with confidence.
Through insightful interviews with thought leaders from some of Britain's top financial organisations and charities, we explore ways to boost your financial resilience, tackle common money challenges, and stay informed on the latest financial trends and issues. Each episode is designed to deliver practical advice and financial education that you can apply to your everyday life.
Brought to you by Serve and Protect, one of Britain's largest credit unions, our mission is to improve the financial resilience of those working in the police, prison and probation, military, fire, and health services across Britain.
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5. Tips for a successful armed forces transition with Jon Sykes
Transitioning from the armed forces to civilian life can be an uncertain time. With so many factors to consider and changes to plan for, it could easily become quite overwhelming.
In this episode, we are joined by someone with lived experience of transitioning from the armed forces to 'civvy street'. Jon Sykes served close to 37 years in the Royal Air Force, joining straight from school in 1986 and finishing as Warrant Officer Welfare Development at Headquarters Air. Jon retired from the RAF in 2022, before joining Serve and Protect Credit Union as Business Development Officer.
Jon shares his story of serving in the Royal Air Force, with many lessons and experiences we can all learn from. He also shares his experience of armed forces transition, to give you some tips and things to think about to make transitioning to civilian life as seamless as possible.
The video version of this episode is available to watch on our YouTube channel, which you can find by searching 'Serve and Protect Credit Union' or via the link below.
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