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Should I join the Army? All opinions please
I’m a 16 year old female who has just began college (I’m doing games development) however, I have really wanted to join the army for the past few months. I thought I’d explore my options by going to college first but I do not enjoy it that much and the urge to join the army is so strong, however I am scared I will miss out by not finishing college, going to uni etc. Any tips/advice on how I can make up my mind?
Do your research on joining the army and then weigh up the pros and cons. Ask family and friends for advice too.
What made you want to join the army? Perhaps ask teachers and ex-servicemen what they think?
Speak to your college careers adviser. At m sixth form our careers adviser works closely with the army recruitment and they come in and give us workshops and talks. It will help you to explore the prospect of joining the army and army life. Also do consider how games development is quite different to the army and weigh up which you would prefer. Forget about how hard each of the processes our, but think of yourself 10 years down the line. Would you rather be working in the game industry or in the army?
Original post by SL3
I’m a 16 year old female who has just began college (I’m doing games development) however, I have really wanted to join the army for the past few months. I thought I’d explore my options by going to college first but I do not enjoy it that much and the urge to join the army is so strong, however I am scared I will miss out by not finishing college, going to uni etc. Any tips/advice on how I can make up my mind?
If you want to be sent to North Korea when we inevitably wade into a war that has nothing to with us and get blown up, go for it.
All i say is, if you join say good bye to any form of certainty in your life. Also say goodbye to being able to use things such as storerooms for their intemded purpose as apparently their supppsed to be empty showpieces for inspections. Also wait til you are 18, everyone i know who joined at 16 says its too young and they wish they'd waited.
Make the decision when you're 18. Finish college and see what you want to do then. If you are not sure that the army is for you but want to experience then join the Reserve's. It gives you the chance to get a taste of army life.
Original post by SL3
I’m a 16 year old female who has just began college (I’m doing games development) however, I have really wanted to join the army for the past few months. I thought I’d explore my options by going to college first but I do not enjoy it that much and the urge to join the army is so strong, however I am scared I will miss out by not finishing college, going to uni etc. Any tips/advice on how I can make up my mind?
Have you thought about joining the army college?
You can always gain quals in the army, for example if you join the reme you can leave with all sorts of degrees and qualifications that are great for civvi life. I'd go to AFC Harrogate and start there 😊 That's just what I would do though, doesn't mean you have to it will always be your choice. Also you have a long long time to join the army if you're only 16,so take your time and go when you're ready.
Original post by SL3
I’m a 16 year old female who has just began college (I’m doing games development) however, I have really wanted to join the army for the past few months. I thought I’d explore my options by going to college first but I do not enjoy it that much and the urge to join the army is so strong, however I am scared I will miss out by not finishing college, going to uni etc. Any tips/advice on how I can make up my mind?
Have you thought joining the RAF instead? Have a look at this link. https://www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/roles/roles-finder/technical-and-engineering/cyberspace-communication-specialist
You can join the RAF as an apprentice at 16 in this trade. Have a look and see what you think. If you’re interested, go to your local AFCO for more info.
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