jibjob
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Registered: 6th Apr 08
Location: Elworth, Cheshire
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Seth your opinion was fully valid. As i said, you echoed how i felt that i have nothing to lose and its only inwards and upwards.
Im trying to understand peoples opinions from all sides - families and friends, personal and also others.
How do i go about getting a medical done? I think it would be a good idea to get one done before i apply so not to waste my time. Is it just a case of going to the doctors and asking?
After some serious consideration i think im going to atleast get a medical done and look into it more after i get the results. Im going to do as much reseach as i can about REME. Im also going to have a look at other jobs within the same fields as ive seen a lot of jobs i would like to do on the army website that are all around the similar area of technical repair, construction, etc.
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Toby
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A lot will do with your barn test results so go in with a few jobs in mind
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jibjob
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I had a go at the online barb test and scored 100% in each of the catagories. The BARB test, maths and english tests. So that shouldnt be too much of a problem.
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jibjob
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Registered: 6th Apr 08
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Ive been looking at:
aircraft tech
armourer
metal smith
military engineer (amphibious)
armoured engineer
bomb disposal
driver
fabricator
fitter general
plant operator/mechanic
recovery mechanic
vehicle mechanic
The bottom 2 would be my first choices though.
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Beato
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Registered: 14th Sep 06
Location: Leven, Fife
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I'm an Aircraft Tech in the Army. If you can, go for a tech job, its accelerated promotion so the pay is much better. I'm 21 and been in just over 2 and a half years and earning around £26,500. Soon to be promoted again in a few months which means another pay rise  . Going out to Keyna soon and Afgan over Xmas so won't have to buy any pressies  , but Im looking forward to it.
Pm me if I can help you out in anyway 
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lostboy
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Registered: 29th Jan 09
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quote:
Originally posted by Beato
I'm an Aircraft Tech in the Army. If you can, go for a tech job, its accelerated promotion so the pay is much better. I'm 21 and been in just over 2 and a half years and earning around £26,500. Soon to be promoted again in a few months which means another pay rise . Going out to Keyna soon and Afgan over Xmas so won't have to buy any pressies , but Im looking forward to it.
Pm me if I can help you out in anyway
What rank are you now mate?
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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My cousin was in the army for 13 years but left last year. He was in the SAS for the last few years. Got paid well (40+k), travelled the world but some of his stories are horrific from Iraq & Afghanistan. He left as he got to 30 & every relationship he had would hit the rocks cos he was away all the time. Taken a big pay cut to become a paramedic now & be around his family & hopefully find a nice girl to settle down with!
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Beato
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quote:
Originally posted by lostboy
quote:
Originally posted by Beato
I'm an Aircraft Tech in the Army. If you can, go for a tech job, its accelerated promotion so the pay is much better. I'm 21 and been in just over 2 and a half years and earning around £26,500. Soon to be promoted again in a few months which means another pay rise . Going out to Keyna soon and Afgan over Xmas so won't have to buy any pressies , but Im looking forward to it.
Pm me if I can help you out in anyway
What rank are you now mate?
I'm a Lance Corporal just now, soon to be a full Corporal
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djgritt
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Registered: 1st Nov 07
Location: Dorset Drives: Focus ST / Hyundai i20N
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quote:
Originally posted by jibjob
Ive been looking at:
aircraft tech
armourer
metal smith
military engineer (amphibious)
armoured engineer
bomb disposal
driver
fabricator
fitter general
plant operator/mechanic
recovery mechanic
vehicle mechanic
The bottom 2 would be my first choices though.
Personally, I'd go for one of the Bold ones
When I was looking at joining up in a mechanical role, I was advised by a few Ex-Service family members that If I join, I should go for a role that would also give me a good chance in Civil life, as it's unlikely that you will be in the Army for the entire time of your working life
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