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So for the last 2 weeks I've been doing jury service and it's got me thinking how much I really do hate my job. I'm currently an Energy Procurement Advisor, which is office based. Now this could be a good career but I'm just not happy.
However, I really don't know what I want to do in life. I'd like my own business but don't know what and I don't have any particular skills so I'm a bit stuck with that one at the moment.
One idea that has remained ever since college, where I nearly left to go in, is the RAF. Now probably the main reason why I haven't followed this is due to a long term girlfriend. What I'd like is advice from anyone who has been in this position and started a career in the forces. How will it be like for a relationship during training and after. I.e how often will I be able to see her etc.
I'm 23 with good gcse grades and A levels.
Please can anyone help?
However, I really don't know what I want to do in life. I'd like my own business but don't know what and I don't have any particular skills so I'm a bit stuck with that one at the moment.
One idea that has remained ever since college, where I nearly left to go in, is the RAF. Now probably the main reason why I haven't followed this is due to a long term girlfriend. What I'd like is advice from anyone who has been in this position and started a career in the forces. How will it be like for a relationship during training and after. I.e how often will I be able to see her etc.
I'm 23 with good gcse grades and A levels.
Please can anyone help?
Thanks for all the comments everyone. I have been thinking about it for a few days now and I'm still concerned about the 'family life' it will give
I suppose they are opposite but there's no harm in having different ideas.
rog007 said:
iaincb1 said:
... I'd like my own business...
One idea that has remained ever since college, where I nearly left to go in, is the RAF.
Opposite ends of the spectrum here; maybe you're really somewhere else in the middle? Good luck!One idea that has remained ever since college, where I nearly left to go in, is the RAF.
ben_h100 said:
Been in nearly 8 years, one serious long term relationship that soured due to the distance, but hey ho I'm still young. It's not for everyone, but I'm paid well, have traveled loads, lived abroad, done some amazing things and no doubt have plenty more to do.
It will be tough at first. Would she be willing to up sticks and follow you round for your career?
She is a hairdresser by trade which relies on a client base, moving around wouldn't do her any favours, which highlights my fear of it not working. She says she would be happy to see me at weekends...this would be fine for the short term but I'm not so sure of a life like that.It will be tough at first. Would she be willing to up sticks and follow you round for your career?
RB5Bird said:
If you end up on shifts you may only see her at weekends anyway. And don't forget the tours away, anything up to 6 months. Due to the detachment pattern here at Odiham you do a 3 month tour in Afghan, then 12 at home, then away again. Plus other random dets inbetween (Jordon, Morocco, El Centro and UK exercises)
This is a valid point that I hadn't really thought about...months away would be tough.VidalBaboon said:
Without wanting to sound harsh- please forgive my forward post.
If you're joining up with the intention of spending as little time possible away from home, don't bother. You'll be miserable.
If you do decide that's what you want to do, but ignore it, call me a sceptic, but I'd put a fiver on you not being with her in 5 years anyway. By which point you'll be 28 and borderline eligible for enlistment. Ask yourself if you're really prepared to let your Girlfriend's job get in the way of YOU doing what you want with YOUR life?
I hate to say this, but you're coming off as a bit wet. You're 23 and have A levels, you're young enough to get stuck into 99% of careers, so why waste it? The World is much bigger than the Town/City/County that you grew up in. Get out there and live your life. Don't, FFS hang around because of your GF's client base as a hairdresser!
Unless of course, she's mega hot, puts out on demand & buys you fast cars and s
t all the time. 
This is the kind of post that is needed for someone like me and you speak sense. ThanksIf you're joining up with the intention of spending as little time possible away from home, don't bother. You'll be miserable.
If you do decide that's what you want to do, but ignore it, call me a sceptic, but I'd put a fiver on you not being with her in 5 years anyway. By which point you'll be 28 and borderline eligible for enlistment. Ask yourself if you're really prepared to let your Girlfriend's job get in the way of YOU doing what you want with YOUR life?
I hate to say this, but you're coming off as a bit wet. You're 23 and have A levels, you're young enough to get stuck into 99% of careers, so why waste it? The World is much bigger than the Town/City/County that you grew up in. Get out there and live your life. Don't, FFS hang around because of your GF's client base as a hairdresser!
Unless of course, she's mega hot, puts out on demand & buys you fast cars and s
t all the time. Chicken Chaser nailed it on the head though...
Just thought I'd update this thread although I highly doubt anyone was waiting for it...I didn't realise it was so old, but a year on I've done a lot of thinking and applying and I will be starting Deck Officer training for the Merchant Navy on 3rd Feb!! On the final countdown for leaving my current job
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