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Top Insider Advice
I talk to many older people who know I'm in the Army who then say "I wish I joined" or "I was going to join but never". This is conversation as they are sat in the pub on a Sunday afternoon which is about as far from home as they ever go and as exciting as their life ever gets. While you can and are able to give it a go and if it works out fantastic, if not you know you gave it a try and move onto something else. No one will ever say anything negative to you for giving it your best and having the drive to better yourself and join the Army. I've seen parents of soldiers crying bursting with pride watching their son or daughter at the pass off parade all soldiers take part in at the end of their initial training. Some of these parents were against them joining only a few months prior.
Career path
Army Careers Advisor
British Army
Started 09/2016 to PresentCompany
What do you like about your job and the company?
I've spent a lot of time overseas and a large percentage of that time has been helping the local population. The fact my job role is a tank crewman then you may not think that would be the case. There are many countries around the world that for a number of reasons are not as fortunate as the UK and the local population suffer as a result. The job satisfaction you get from knowing the work you do is helping less fortunate people is hard to find in many other jobs roles. I would say the emergency services and NHS would have a similar experience but not many every day jobs. So take that interest forward and the opportunities available rather than settling for a job of dissatisfaction and same day repetitiveness that many people endure. This certainly does not apply to my job and experience of being in the Army over a long career.
Greatest achievements
Working hard to forge a fantastic career doing what I love over a long period of time, when post education after college my options were limited. Also looking back at all the sporting achievements I've made in the Army, such a wide range of sports including boxing, football, cross country, rugby and triathlon.
Connor T
Army Air Corps CET Team.
Top Insider Advice
Throughout selection and training things will not always go your way, it is designed to be tough and challenge you to give you the tools and know how to succeed in the challenging job as a soldier. It is vitally important that when you have a tough day you have the drive and determination to get up go again and get better. Anyone can do this as long as you give yourself the right mindset.
Jordon W
Combat Medical Technician
Top Insider Advice
Sometime things can be difficult but stick to it and keep progressing. Most importantly enjoy the job if you don't enjoy it your not helping yourself or others.
