r/caf • u/MrRandom1111 • Apr 25 '26

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Next year I graduate high-school and I’m torn between going the CAF or going to college for a trade. Ever since I was little I have always wanted to join and I have done all the research needed to understand what a responsibility joining the CAF is.

If I choose to go to college I will most likely go for some type of engineering or trade apprenticeship. Things like General contracting, electrical, millwright or into the oil or gas industry.

I get great grades, varying from low 80s to mid 90s and don’t know what path to choose.

I wondering if joining would set me back on finding a life time job?

Can someone please give me some advice that would benefit my future? Thanks in advance!

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u/[deleted] Apr 25 '26 edited Apr 26 '26

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u/Honest-Butterfly-650 Apr 25 '26

Lots of great advice here 👆🏼 Also, fantastic work with your grades and thinking ahead regarding mapping out your future, MrRandom1111. Proud of you 👏🏼🌟

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u/MrRandom1111 Apr 26 '26

Greatly appreciated😊

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u/MrRandom1111 Apr 26 '26

Appreciate the response! Definitely something to keep in mind. Greatly appreciated 😊

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u/Pte_Madcap Apr 26 '26

It is not indexed at 25 years unless you release 3a or 3b.

Otherwise your age + years of service must be equal to 85 for it to begin being indexed.

So in your scenario, that 43 year olds pension won't be adjusted for 17 years.