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Anyone In The Navy...?
Reference the Money...The £5000 "Golden Hello"......roughly 3400 after Tax. For 4 years return of service from the day you sign the form! Im not stupid enough to take it. The extra £10 a day Submarine pay I need or I simply could`nt survive. That plus LSSB takes me over the £1000 a month, which I see as enough to have a decent style of life.
For Hallsys cousin....the old saying goes "Pick your Branch, Take your chance" Depends what he does in the Navy, if he`s along side or still in training, probably does enjoy it. Or like I said, Skimmer side, there probably is a chance to have a more exciting time. But 8 months away from the UK at once....pfff stuff that on a big grey thing
For Hallsys cousin....the old saying goes "Pick your Branch, Take your chance" Depends what he does in the Navy, if he`s along side or still in training, probably does enjoy it. Or like I said, Skimmer side, there probably is a chance to have a more exciting time. But 8 months away from the UK at once....pfff stuff that on a big grey thing
What you going in as? I would consider any job in the navy before civvy street. Perhaps I will leave the navy at some point but the navy (or any force) seems the best career for someone my age. Good training, responsibilities, good pay and the travel. When/if I leave I will have done something exciting rather than working in a bloody office every day!
[quote="SeaCat"]Reference the Money...The £5000 "Golden Hello"......roughly 3400 after Tax. For 4 years return of service from the day you sign the form! Im not stupid enough to take it. The extra £10 a day Submarine pay I need or I simply could`nt survive. That plus LSSB takes me over the £1000 a month, which I see as enough to have a decent style of life.
LSSB? Didn't realise the golden hello was taxed! Thought it was a freebie! Everything sounded brilliant when I went on my POC course, even got to stay on the lovely HMS Bristol! I take it you wont be staying on till you get your pensions then?!
LSSB? Didn't realise the golden hello was taxed! Thought it was a freebie! Everything sounded brilliant when I went on my POC course, even got to stay on the lovely HMS Bristol! I take it you wont be staying on till you get your pensions then?!
Potential officer candidate course. They sent me to HMS Bristol which is basically a shell that the sea cadets use. Visited Sultan and Collingwood and got some free food and beer! Also got a pint from a commodore! Was a strange old guy but free beer is always welcome. I met a few submariners there who all seemed to love the job and I was sold!
i think its just you that hates the navy mate, ive got family in the navy and they love it, my sister has been in 2 and a bit years and she still loves it.
Think its just the branch that you choose that makes a difference like mentioned.
Well i quit the marines btw, thought i was too young, and i just didnt want to do it, so im gonna join the navy and 'maybe' transfer later on when im older..
still deciding on a branch tho, was thinking, NA/aircraft handler, AEM, or maybe NA/survival equipment. Any recommendations?
Think its just the branch that you choose that makes a difference like mentioned.
Well i quit the marines btw, thought i was too young, and i just didnt want to do it, so im gonna join the navy and 'maybe' transfer later on when im older..
still deciding on a branch tho, was thinking, NA/aircraft handler, AEM, or maybe NA/survival equipment. Any recommendations?