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Offline Patrick H.

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What to do..
« on: May 30, 2005, 00:43:29 »
Hello again, may remember me or may not, but I halted my application a few months ago to attend a program (paid for by government) in the trades. I thought I couldn't pass it up, free education and all, so I decided against the army for that point in time. Here I am almost half-way through my program and I cannot stop thinking about what would have happened and how I really should have gone with my first choice. I can just feel it inside. There is a bit of pressure from the family because they were the ones who helped me into the course but they are generally supportive and I have faith that they will understand if I choose the army again. I just don't know what to do... Does anyone have a similar experience?

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Re: What to do..
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2005, 00:53:36 »
Finish the training.  The army isn't going away yet.  Being a soldier is like being a pro athlete, an injury can end a carreer in a heartbeat.  Having a fallback trade is a smart idea, IMHO as usual

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Re: What to do..
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2005, 01:34:29 »
Agree completely with Kat.

As for my own personal experience, I did the exact same thing, went to school first. Always have a plan B, like mentioned above, it only takes 1 injury to put you out.
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Re: What to do..
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2005, 01:45:23 »
Quote from: Kat Stevens on May 30, 2005, 00:53:36
Finish the training.   The army isn't going away yet.   Being a soldier is like being a pro athlete, an injury can end a carreer in a heartbeat.   Having a fallback trade is a smart idea, IMHO as usual

CHIMO,   Kat

Like they said.

always have a backup
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Re: What to do..
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2005, 01:54:48 »
I would definitely say finish the training. I started college in the fall to be a Legal Assistant. About 2 months in I realized I really did want to join the Military instead. I thought about quiting, but realized that I might as well finish the course and have something to fall back on if the Military didn't work out.

I am now one week away from being done College, and just about finished all my testing to become a Regular Force Medical Technician. I know these two career choices are totally different;however, I am very glad I decided to stay in school.I have a backup just in case this doesn't work out for some reason.

Good luck in whatever you decide to do!
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Re: What to do..
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2005, 07:27:04 »
Thanks guys... You are right... When I finish the courses I get my apprenticeship level 1, and it's a 5 year apprenticeship but I don't think I want to do it for that long. I think the training will help significantly with my military ambitions (043) so maybe I make an advantageous situation out of it in the end. Again, thanks for your comments.

Good to be back!

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Re: What to do..
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2005, 10:04:47 »
Quote from: Patrick H. on May 30, 2005, 07:27:04
When I finish the courses I get my apprenticeship level 1, and it's a 5 year apprenticeship but I don't think I want to do it for that long.
So get your 1st Level apprenticeship, then while you're in, (if you make it) work on getting the other Levels. It can be done, and you've covered your bases.
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Re: What to do..
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2005, 14:48:47 »
Can I do that through the Engineers? That is what I'll be trying to get into and hopefully the new skills I'm learning can be applied (I'm taking an Electrician course) to that.

If my course is over in January, I guess I should begin my application in August or September (being through the process already, I know it can take a while =P) to have a closer transition. I really wanted to go last time but everyone is right, it's good to have the bases covered and that it can only take one serious injury so I think it is worth the wait.

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Re: What to do..
« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2005, 15:08:47 »
Nice to see you around the boards again Patrick H.   8)

How do you like learning about your new trade?
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Re: What to do..
« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2005, 22:03:14 »
Hehe thanks, I took a little haitus because I really didn't want to resign my application but felt it was necessary for my own benefit. I enjoy the trade so far and have been learning quite a lot. I plan on entering the CF on the completion of the course, into the Engineers, and am hoping that I can continue my apprenticeship or just have the trade knowledge to apply it in the military. I was a little confused but the good lads here told me what I needed to hear/read so I'm very clear now on what I want for the future but not ever trying the military, wether I like it or not, would be a big regret in my personal opinion.

Send a PM, man. Let me know how everything went/is going.

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Re: What to do..
« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2005, 08:12:17 »
Don't worry Patrick, when you re-apply, there is no way they will put you on the bottom of the list because you were in and then pulled out at the last minute. The Military loves people like that......you'll get in.
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Re: What to do..
« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2005, 08:24:02 »
I don't know if that was sarcasm or ?!? LOL

The recruiter seemed understanding about the situation and agreed that going back to school is a really good idea so I don't doubt that if I show up with even more education that'll I get in next time. It's been a loooong wait. =)

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Re: What to do..
« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2005, 09:01:39 »
Oh, it was Sarcasm, trust me!
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Re: What to do..
« Reply #13 on: May 31, 2005, 10:53:15 »
There is a saying that my family uses all the time "no one can take away your education" Go finish school, hell if you're that anxious for the army life why not work with the reserves, then CT to regs or whatever. I've got a buddy from 1RCR who busted his knees and had to take a medical leave, He had joined right out of high school and only had his infantry experience to go out into civilian world with. He ended up going back to school on the armys dime but his wife and kids suffered from the lack of income, which had he been educated, then the transition to civvy world may have been easier. Nobody knocks the military experience or the money they pay you, but a simple injury could end your career as previously mentioned and then where are you? Back at square one, no career, no education, no money. I'd say finish school, and don't let people guilt you into or out of the army/school. It's your life, the army will still be looking for 5000 people in a year.  8)
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Re: What to do..
« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2005, 11:21:02 »
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Don't worry Patrick, when you re-apply, there is no way they will put you on the bottom of the list because you were in and then pulled out at the last minute. The Military loves people like that......you'll get in.
If Patrick was delaying his application because he wanted to hang out on the beach with his girlfriend, go to a summer camp, or some other immature reason, then I would certainly be able to see your point. But since he is making a responsible and mature decision by thinking of his long term career (in and out of the Army), I don't see your reasoning as to why it would be looked down on. Could you explain why you see it that way?
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