Joining the Royal Navy

Bovie · Post by **Bovie** » Tue 02 Dec, 2003 7:28 pm

Hi, im Adam, im aged 16, i have been at home since i left school and i have had enough ov going out finding jobs, but not getting any,my parents have started complaining, i have thought about joining the Royal Navy, as a Operator Mecanic (Communications) as that seems right for me, i have a interest in computers etc..... But.... This would be a big step for me, leaving home etc.. i have been thinking about it over the past few days, looking at the site, the things that go on, on the vidieos really appeal to me, but am i tough enough??? I keep asking myself that. Will i break down and cry? want to leave the job i want? I have been brought up in a nice family were everything was done for me.. and now i want to leave and go fend for myself.. but i dont know what i am geting into.. I would LOVE to get into The Royal Navy, Being away from My Home Country, Exploring the world.. Helping My Country... A job.. FOR LIFE! But still the doubt in the back of my mind.. Is this Right for me??? I would like someone To explain the goings on in the navy Life, and then i can decide if i want to join... i cant live my life how i do anymore.... Thanks for your time... Im going to wait for a reply (if i get one) and think about it some more.....

Bovie · Post by **Bovie** » Tue 02 Dec, 2003 7:29 pm

My parents suggested it to me quite a while back, but it didnt appeal to me.. but now they havent talked about it, it appeals to me, i spoke to my mum and she thinks its a good idea, and i dont think my dad really gives a **it, everytime i try to talk to him he just ignores me.. then going of to tell my mum what a bad son i am ect..... im glad my mum thinks its a good idea, and if i want to do it, i can push and push myself so i can do it. i am going to see the Carrers about it, and see if i can get an application form etc... This is a big step for me, for just being sat at home, trying to find work to going out and, lets say 'gettting a new life'i have read about training ect, its 6 weeks untill i move onto the side i want to learn which is Operator machanic (Communications) which involves the use of computers which i really enjoy. i would miss my friends but to say my best friend, and my longest friend are both going into the army, i wouldnt see them much anyway.

Adam.

HamiltonBA · Post by **HamiltonBA** » Tue 02 Dec, 2003 8:47 pm

Hi im Ben i put in my application on friday, and i cant wait to hear back your story is the same as mine life isnt good and i need more to feel alive i feel a mine warfare officer can do it for me but im worried about the interview. Im supposed to get a call one day this week to see if there going to give me an interview and im worried i wont and if i do what the hell kind of questions will they ask me and can i answer them.

Im so excited yet on one side so very worried i cannot make it.

If i dont get into the navy there is very little else i want to do with my life and at 18 thats a bit sad to say...

voodoo sprout · Post by **voodoo sprout** » Tue 02 Dec, 2003 9:50 pm

It sounds cliche'd but only you know what is right for you. The best thing for now is to get to your local careers office and talk to one of the recruiters about it, watch some videos and get a better idea of what it's like. And I wouldn't worry about being tough enough, they won't throw you in at the deep end and there are plebty of things you can do to prepare yourself, and in any case the only way to find out is to try

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Tab · Post by **Tab** » Tue 06 Jan, 2004 7:49 pm

If you are thinking of joining you had better hurry up while they still have a few ships left.

:drinking:

Bovie · Post by **Bovie** » Wed 07 Jan, 2004 2:05 pm

i have got a interview on the 14th at leeds

i cant wait!

michelle harris · Post by **michelle harris** » Thu 08 Jan, 2004 4:29 pm

Hello I am going to Raleigh on Feb 9th and i can't wait , if ur not sure what i suggest is going to the careers office and chatting to someone there. There is no pressure to join just find out more info...see if its for you...good luck

Bovie · Post by **Bovie** » Mon 12 Jan, 2004 2:46 pm

kool. i cant wait, i hope i get into the navy and i can say im of to hms raleigh,

RobT · Post by **RobT** » Mon 12 Jan, 2004 4:35 pm

Bovie wrote:i have got a interview on the 14th at leeds i cant wait!

Well done Bovie mate, good luck!

Rob

Doddy · Post by **Doddy** » Mon 12 Jan, 2004 6:12 pm

Hi Michelle Harris,

What branch are you joining ?

When I went through Raleigh in 92,yea ! old git now, it was at the same time as you, very cold and wet,but good fun.

okeeffemarc · Post by **okeeffemarc** » Sat 17 Jan, 2004 2:42 pm

lol, i was at Raliegh in the winter, we almost had to have our passing out parade in the drill shed!

but luck was on our side that day

To those people who wanna join: I am enjoying myself at the moment, I'm extened weekend leave at the mo, from my intro you will know that i'm going to Dubai and South France in the summer, it's a good life....however, don't let the shiny videos about raliegh fool you, IT IS HARD, but the best way to think about is that it's 8 weeks of bullsh**, and your getting paid for it, after that, it's better, trust me (i'm NOT A CARRERS OFFICER0

aoxomoxoa · Post by **aoxomoxoa** » Sat 24 Jan, 2004 1:40 am

i'm an old git joined in 1971,served on diesel submarines,now there's dirty ,i've been out 16 years but it was good .Go for it submarines that is

HamiltonBA · Post by **HamiltonBA** » Mon 26 Jan, 2004 10:27 am

aoxomoxoa wrote:i'm an old git joined in 1971,served on diesel submarines,now there's dirty ,i've been out 16 years but it was good .Go for it submarines that is

Only problem is minimum contract is 5 years.

Plus some missions your sitting doing f@#k all for weeks on end no TV no music must be extremely boring i considered it but f@#k that 2 boring for my likes.

SeaCat · Post by **SeaCat** » Sat 31 Jan, 2004 4:36 pm

Joining as an OM....just what the Navy needs another dabber...Get your painting up to scratch

HMS Collingwood, what a lovely place, full of memories, of getting up at 5am ready for Captains rounds and then Divisions at 7am(Thats for OM(C)`s and OM(CSM)`s *god bless CSMs*)
A year and a half and I drip more than I leaking tap

Well, enjoy

okeeffemarc · Post by **okeeffemarc** » Tue 13 Apr, 2004 4:53 pm

SeaCat wrote:Joining as an OM....just what the Navy needs another dabber...Get your painting up to scratch HMS Collingwood, what a lovely place, full of memories, of getting up at 5am ready for Captains rounds and then Divisions at 7am(Thats for OM(C)`s and OM(CSM)`s *god bless CSMs*)
A year and a half and I drip more than I leaking tap
Well, enjoy

lol

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