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Very heavily considering joining the Royal Navy
14 years ago
Anyone here been there? Or currently in there?
What's it like for internet use and getting onto FA for example? Do you all use a large shower room with other people at the same time? Heh, had to ask that.
(Long story short)
But mostly it's because at home the family's pretty much falling apart in terms of immediate family, and I just can't make enough money no matter how hard I try because one parent who lives elsewhere who usually sends us money isn't doing so and economically, socially, everything has just fell into disrepair with debts and money problems.
(The long story.)
I think if I went into the navy I could see a future for myself there, at least until jobs return to semi-normal in the UK and there's no "We are not recruiting for the foreseeable future and are unable to give an approximate date at which recruitment will start" in places I want to go into. I look at a family friend's history, that he printed for me, his entire rank from lowest rank, nothing, to his way to Military Relations Ambassador between UK and the country he came from. If he can do that because he saw a future for himself then Im sure I can try that too.
My problem with any of this though is the length of time I'll not be at home to help advise, read out and generally help with things physically as immediate family members' health are all decline in the sense of irritating medical problems but nothing fatal unless left a long time untreated.
The house is already in a state of disrepair because we don't know what to do and have no money to fix it otherwise.
Also the emotional side of pets and family, friends and home in general. I'm more worried about how they'd feel - its how I view death, Im not afraid of it but I am afraid of the impact it would have if would happen. Im not expecting that to happen any time soon but leaving everyone behind has gotta be hard on them.
I don't know, today the car was scrapped/written off/FUBAR to kingdom come. That is going to probably end up being paid for by me, like everything else in this house will be. The problem is not having enough for myself or for food in general, any luxuries other than what I have now. I would be fine paying for it all if I could actually know I could retire one day without being below the poverty line which is whats happening at this rate.
But yeah I mean, Navy = skills, friends, friends for life, respect, money, stable future, good food, good health, prospects for work back on land? Now it's just the above I need to resolve or not let hold me back.
What's it like for internet use and getting onto FA for example? Do you all use a large shower room with other people at the same time? Heh, had to ask that.
(Long story short)
But mostly it's because at home the family's pretty much falling apart in terms of immediate family, and I just can't make enough money no matter how hard I try because one parent who lives elsewhere who usually sends us money isn't doing so and economically, socially, everything has just fell into disrepair with debts and money problems.
(The long story.)
I think if I went into the navy I could see a future for myself there, at least until jobs return to semi-normal in the UK and there's no "We are not recruiting for the foreseeable future and are unable to give an approximate date at which recruitment will start" in places I want to go into. I look at a family friend's history, that he printed for me, his entire rank from lowest rank, nothing, to his way to Military Relations Ambassador between UK and the country he came from. If he can do that because he saw a future for himself then Im sure I can try that too.
My problem with any of this though is the length of time I'll not be at home to help advise, read out and generally help with things physically as immediate family members' health are all decline in the sense of irritating medical problems but nothing fatal unless left a long time untreated.
The house is already in a state of disrepair because we don't know what to do and have no money to fix it otherwise.
Also the emotional side of pets and family, friends and home in general. I'm more worried about how they'd feel - its how I view death, Im not afraid of it but I am afraid of the impact it would have if would happen. Im not expecting that to happen any time soon but leaving everyone behind has gotta be hard on them.
I don't know, today the car was scrapped/written off/FUBAR to kingdom come. That is going to probably end up being paid for by me, like everything else in this house will be. The problem is not having enough for myself or for food in general, any luxuries other than what I have now. I would be fine paying for it all if I could actually know I could retire one day without being below the poverty line which is whats happening at this rate.
But yeah I mean, Navy = skills, friends, friends for life, respect, money, stable future, good food, good health, prospects for work back on land? Now it's just the above I need to resolve or not let hold me back.
If you're stuck for work elsewhere but thunk you can cope with the physical side, I'd encourage you to join. The Navy is, as you're aware, not hiring in many places. Personnel in general in the Armed Forces are being cut, but there are still places taking recruits. If you know one, go for it.
As for the combat part- you'll be in the Royal Navy. It's a hell of a long shot from joining the ranks of the front lines. There will always be risk, and you'll have to deal with that, but that's just part of the job. If you're competent, sensible and deal with the harsh routine, you'll be fine. The people are warm- the importance of working well with your comrades is something you'll come with, get beaten into you (metaphorically), or you'll get dropped. Work well and you'll go far, as they say.
I'd be interested to hear what specific branch you want to follow, but for the most part, I'd say go for it, and best of luck.
The risk level in the navy though I don't mind. The team work though I like, especially in such a close environment where you're gonna be a close knit team, I always liked that.
Sadly, there are no more ships that require aiming down an iron sight for the main guns in service any more, I don't think. All computerised.
Buuut anyway. I'm not the most knowledgeable on it. Head into a recruitment centre or look at their site for the specifics.
There's still high caliber turrets, quite a few, because it's not worth throwing a rocket at wooden boat with a few AK47 armed pirates.
Either way, whatever you think you can do for a living. If you think you can handle it, go for it. I wish you luck, Navy or no Navy.