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fozyspilgrims · 18-06-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by walks

Another one.
its like being back on the ARSSE forums again, ill go get my keepnet im sure ill soon catch a big one

Gone Fishing

borostu82 · 18-06-2008, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by YoungGun

No idea? I have an idea because ive signed off and im going into civvi street with qualifications that do not match civvi standards, as are many people i know. Im not looking for an argument here, i was giving my opinion, there are courses that will benifit you in civi street but they rarely give them to you as its no use to them, other than resettlement. The course you get put through also rarely match civvilian qualifications for similar courses.

i was wondering what trade you have and what quals you have also what corp/regt. i served 8 years 4 years in the RA and 4 in the RE so i would say i have views on 2 diff cap badges and certainly was not short of offers when i come to leave. neither were 4 of my friends who got out same times as me all with trades like air con fitter, plumber, plaster and bomb disposal which were all army quals all of which are now on good money

fozyspilgrims · 18-06-2008, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by YoungGun

No idea? I have an idea because ive signed off and im going into civvi street with qualifications that do not match civvi standards, as are many people i know. Im not looking for an argument here, i was giving my opinion, there are courses that will benifit you in civi street but they rarely give them to you as its no use to them, other than resettlement. The course you get put through also rarely match civvilian qualifications for similar courses.

The trades in the Army are above the standard of the civy equivalent. And as for getting courses thats down to the individual to get himself on the courses, nobody else is going to do it for you. Everyone has £140 per year learning credits and if you have been in a few years advanced learning credits £6000 over a 3 year period (which you can still use when you leave the Army). On top of that every station has a learndirect centre with heavily subsidised courses. I am currently looking at an open degree course which wont cost me a penny.

petethemanc · 23-06-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Madeira Jon

. Don't bother with the paras; you won't get a trade .

Not true, i was in sp coy and had varied roles involving specialist radio equipment also LURPS (long range recon patrol ) medic, and these are sought after quals my friend. If you show you have something about you then there are good skills to be learned in the paras.

onebob · 07-07-2008, 06:44 PM

Hi Mate,

I served 7 years in the engineers mate, got out not to long ago. i miss the life like hell. I work in finance at the moment and the dodgy part of my day is making sure i dont get a paper cut. The army life is brilliant, I loved it . traveled everywere. spent time in Bosnia . Iraq and Afghan. You get your crap days and mundane jobs but thats the same with everything in life. i miss the lads the most. You just have a great time. Id go for it ...

If i didnt have my wee nipper just about to pop id be straight back in were i left off

all the best mate

petethemanc · 08-07-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by onebob

Hi Mate,

The army life is brilliant, I loved it . i miss the lads the most. You just have a great time. Id go for it ...

all the best mate

Agreed

07-07-2008, 06:44 PM	#35 (permalink)
onebob Newbie Trainer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jersey Posts: 6	Re: British Army Hi Mate, I served 7 years in the engineers mate, got out not to long ago. i miss the life like hell. I work in finance at the moment and the dodgy part of my day is making sure i dont get a paper cut. The army life is brilliant, I loved it . traveled everywere. spent time in Bosnia . Iraq and Afghan. You get your crap days and mundane jobs but thats the same with everything in life. i miss the lads the most. You just have a great time. Id go for it ... If i didnt have my wee nipper just about to pop id be straight back in were i left off all the best mate

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