Advice needed
Posted: Thu 04 Jun, 2009 11:51 pm
Hey,
For those who remember i used to post a long time ago on this forum, first off a big thanks to those who helped me with my training you know who you are.
Last year after nearly 2 years training i went for selection to join the parachute regiment and failed the runtime by 6 seconds. With my heart set on joining the paras i deferred myself. In the following 6 weeks i trained harder but succeeded in getting shin pains which meant i couldn't keep the programme up and had to ease back to my previous training levels. My 2nd selection came and i failed the runtime again by the same 6 seconds. During my interview i had the same WO as the first time. He noted down in my records that he felt i was eligible for the parachute regiment and some other glowing mentions in my report. Of course he couldn't let me in as rules are rules which i accept.
My second job choice was my local infantry reg. At the time i felt this was still something i would enjoy. The time got nearer to doing my oath but a few days before i decided against it. Failing selection twice i had let myself down and i had put so much effort in over those 2 years i didn't feel like i could accept what was handed to me. Now im back to a similar situation although i am unsure of my fitness. I have kept fit but in comparison i don't know what my run times would be like.
I won't go through the whole process again to have the change of heart. I have to be definitely sure i will go through with it as i'm wasting not just my own time and money here. I am a sensible person and fairly well educated. I guess my question is guys what shall i do next? Is there a one week course i can go on to see whether it really is for me? I have a very well paid job and its a big risk if i leave and don't enjoy what i'm doing.
More experienced thoughts are welcome. If i remember rightly also there's plenty of ribbing on this forum but i'm expecting it.
Thanks
Mike
For those who remember i used to post a long time ago on this forum, first off a big thanks to those who helped me with my training you know who you are.
Last year after nearly 2 years training i went for selection to join the parachute regiment and failed the runtime by 6 seconds. With my heart set on joining the paras i deferred myself. In the following 6 weeks i trained harder but succeeded in getting shin pains which meant i couldn't keep the programme up and had to ease back to my previous training levels. My 2nd selection came and i failed the runtime again by the same 6 seconds. During my interview i had the same WO as the first time. He noted down in my records that he felt i was eligible for the parachute regiment and some other glowing mentions in my report. Of course he couldn't let me in as rules are rules which i accept.
My second job choice was my local infantry reg. At the time i felt this was still something i would enjoy. The time got nearer to doing my oath but a few days before i decided against it. Failing selection twice i had let myself down and i had put so much effort in over those 2 years i didn't feel like i could accept what was handed to me. Now im back to a similar situation although i am unsure of my fitness. I have kept fit but in comparison i don't know what my run times would be like.
I won't go through the whole process again to have the change of heart. I have to be definitely sure i will go through with it as i'm wasting not just my own time and money here. I am a sensible person and fairly well educated. I guess my question is guys what shall i do next? Is there a one week course i can go on to see whether it really is for me? I have a very well paid job and its a big risk if i leave and don't enjoy what i'm doing.
More experienced thoughts are welcome. If i remember rightly also there's plenty of ribbing on this forum but i'm expecting it.
Thanks
Mike