dan_91 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 hi guys, well after being told yesterday that im being laid of from my job in the next two weeks due too the big boss wantin use of the workshop for auctions, pathetic excuse to get rid of the only welders he has lol...anyway, been considerin for the last year or 2 wether too join the navy or raf as a mechanical engineer, quite a few of my mates were in the navy n travelled the world n loved it. has anyone here been involved in the forces at all an gogt any good and bad experiences and opinions or it?just need help to clear the mind, cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Pretty much all of my friends went in the forces mate and hated it. 2 of them are still serving time in colchester for going awol lol.depends on what you want from it and how dedicated you are Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Visit All the careers offices and see what is availble, dont make a rash decsion.The forces can give you the employment but you will be away from friends and family and at present due to commitments a lot of the lads are doing back to back tours which while you are single is ok it is not when you are in a relationship/marriage.You need to discuss with your family too mate.John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blitz Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 as above everyone i know has hated it "/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dan_91 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 fair enough what were they in ? young joiners? everyone i no whos been in the army or navy loved it, i want a professional career and also get too travel while working. with the chance of continuin when i come out. dreams though, not sure wether it would happen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dan_91 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Visit All the careers offices and see what is availble, dont make a rash decsion.The forces can give you the employment but you will be away from friends and family and at present due to commitments a lot of the lads are doing back to back tours which while you are single is ok it is not when you are in a relationship/marriage.You need to discuss with your family too mate.Johnive been talkin too one of my mates who was doin the recruitment in swansea about it, also spoken to my father and step mother n they said go for it, because im not tied down i.e married or kids, ive got a gf but some tihngs can go on hold lol. my mother n sister live in scotland so im miles from them anyway , stayin away from home doesnt bother me at all lol.. thanks for the replys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Get your self on the cruise ships doing anything once your in you can train to be a croupier and make a fortune, go to nice parts of the world that aren't being bombed the shit out off get an amazing tan and get smashed on your nights off.when you have leave to take you come home with a fat wedge in your arse pocket too.Only problem is its very long hours some shifts will be 18hours plus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dan_91 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Get your self on the cruise ships doing anything once your in you can train to be a croupier and make a fortune, go to nice parts of the world that aren't being bombed the shit out off get an amazing tan and get smashed on your nights off.when you have leave to take you come home with a fat wedge in your arse pocket too.Only problem is its very long hours some shifts will be 18hours plussounds like fun, be a thing too look into, would love too get paid for travellin the world insttead of forkin out for it, but im still young and havent actually got any nvqs or nothing so wanted too get something sorted out but there seems too be no opportunites down here unless i move away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuck Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Family in the forces and enjoyed it. Go for it... lot of prospects for training etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Start off working as bar staff dude p&o would be your first oport of call they dont really advertise jobs as such but you can fire them off an email with your cv.I was going to do the same thing before i had kids oh and you dont pay a penny fkr anything Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pagey Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 i havent long been out the army if you dont mind bein away for long periods of time go for it i was based in germany aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RYPIEGLANZAV Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Mate currently in the raf regiment and it sucks ...that is all lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuck Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 ^^^^^^^because he wanted to be in the army?..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RYPIEGLANZAV Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 ^^^^^^^because he wanted to be in the army?..... LOL lets not go there ... just too much time away not enough ep time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daz27gt Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 My auntie worked on cruise ships as a beautician,and she hated it,also it was a agreed contract(don't really know the details)but she ended up haveing to work 5 years on the ships.I know she spent alot of the time going to calafornia,but she said she hardly had any time to enjoy herself as it was long hours,the only thing I do know is she managed to save enough money to pay a 60% deposit for a house( that was her goal ) she's now teaching in a college and never looked backOh yeah she did a faceial on rod Stewart while on the ships,and said he has a face like a prune lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingcarr Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 If I lost my gf and job etc I would be looking at the navy, purely for the fact it's one of the safest armed forces jobs going (how many subs/ships do you hear about getting sunk or attacked?)My dad and brother have both been in the navy, my brother is a glorified waiter, and because he does a good job, he gets offers for extra work on other ships (navy, commercial and industrial) when he isnt serving as the captains and staff above him recommend him! The closest he's been to war is the falklands! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve GT Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 got a few mates in the army they say its pretty tough to be fair, one or 2 in the navy say its pretty good and a family member in the RAF loves it. the army boys seem to have the tough time especially out in places like iraq and arghanistan id imagine its pretty tough out there. atleast in the RAF say your not really out on the front line walking the dangerous streets id probably say thats the best option but as stated i would do a lot of looking and thinking. dont jump into it 2 footed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
N80Jamie Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 December 11th this year i'm off to start my basic training in the Royal Navy. Signed up as an Air Engineering Technician (AET) and can't flippin wait! lol. If i have time and your still not in by next year i shall report back with what i make of it... haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dan_91 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 so many different opinions with the forces stuff and cruise ships sounds mental tbh, wouldnt join the army at all, parents would disown me for some reason they havent told me lol, everyone else ive spoken too reccommends the navy, i think id love it to be honest, travelling the world working. December 11th this year i'm off to start my basic training in the Royal Navy. Signed up as an Air Engineering Technician (AET) and can't flippin wait! lol. If i have time and your still not in by next year i shall report back with what i make of it... haha ha good luck dude if im not in by next year defo give me a heads up, never no i could get in for trainin same as you!!! air engineering technician sounds awesome, id be tryin too get in as a mechanical technician, marine engineering way. good luck and cheers everyone for feedback Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuck Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Just be prepared for all the bumming jokes and seamen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crouchy Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 im in the army at the moment and it can get boring just standing round all day and getting paid for it. i suppose any job in the forces is wat u make of it and the decision is yours mate if u wanna join up go for it. as for bein away all the time find out wat there is near u cause im based an hour away from home in catterick and im home every weekend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phil0694 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 I spent 6 years in the RAF. It was the best time of my life, travelled around went to some really shit places but the good times always take over the bad. If I knew how shit it was out of the forces back in civy street I would have stayed in!If you are serious I say go for it!! but it is like marmite - your will either love it or hate it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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