• Should I join the Royal Navy? (UK)
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Well it's probably the safest of the 3 branches of the armed forces if that's any consolation.
If you like boats then maybe. If you don't like boats probably not.
[QUOTE=GURREN LAGANN;41855050]Dreams come first, women second. You'll get tons of ass in when you're home in that nice navy suit, also [video=youtube;InBXu-iY7cw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InBXu-iY7cw[/video][/QUOTE] So many Gay stereotypes.
You know, the best person to discuss with is the Navy representative at the recruitment centre.
You should probably have a look around for some other careers first. Take time to think about it, because once you sign that doted line you are locked in for x amount of years. No turning back mate.
[QUOTE=AltUser;41845987]I hope this is in the right section, if not then sorry. From a young age I was always persuaded by my family to join the Royal Navy AS AN ENGINEER, but I gave up on the idea around a year ago because I was afraid to lose everyone, including my girlfriend at the time. Well it's only this week that I've been tempted to join up again. Me and my girlfriend broke up and she overreacted a lot and phoned the police, and now when she tells people her bullshit story they're all going to hate me. And apart from that, I've not really got much to lose, I'd miss my family and a few of my closer friends, but right now when I'm just in the same place day in day out with no job, its making me depressed, and I also get lonely as Hell. There's also no jobs going around in my area, so it is really hard to find anything that's worth it, and the salary in the Navy is pretty good in my opinion. In not really sure about it all though, and that's why I'm asking for help. Like after my basic training I won't be able to leave for 5 years, I'll be 24 at that point, and the thing is with me, I'm a guy who really likes having a girlfriend, and I'm afraid in case of if I do join up then it would be really hard to keep a relationship with a civilian due to being gone for long amounts of time. I know that it would be a really good experience and such, but five years is such a long time to give up of your life, but I'm afraid if I don't do it then there wont be many options left for me. So thank you for reading this, and hopefully someone can post their personal or experiences of people that they know in order to help me make a decision.[/QUOTE] Things will get better, don't worry. I I would give myself lot's of time to think about it before making such a life changing decision like that. Breakups are really, really harsh, but It'll be okay in time, you'll find another girl, this time will be a blip on the horizon, but a single leave of thousands falling, blowing, scattering themselves aimlessly across the endless expanse of your life, minuscule in comparison. And no matter how bad her bullshit story was, I doubt your friends would really believe (or at least judge you for) it, and remember, friends stick with you, they forgive. Ex girlfriends don't.
Thanks guys. I know things will get better. But trust me, this isn't the only reason I want to join the Navy, its just something that kind of persuaded me a bit more.
my sisters husband is a helicopter engineer in the navy, he likes it, but prepare to go on 6 month long trips on ship
the ship life is hard and it sucks. So like Zeke said you'd better be passionate about it or else you might end up regretting it.
I've applied now, I'm pretty sure it's something I want to do.
good for you!
A family member is a Royal navy engineer on the nuclear subarmines. He joined when was 18 I think. He's been in around about 10 years. He said he liked it for the first few years but missed his son and daughter growing up. He's about 29 - 30 now and is planning on leaving. He said do not join as a newbie but join with a degree as an officer, you get paid WAYYYY more.
Any of the services are really good ideas imho. I'm gonna join the RAAF (Royal Australian Air-Force) next year, or soon there after... But only do it if you choose to man.. The military life doesn't suit everyone, and can break some people...
There's no real way to know if I will be suited for it. Either way, if I think I'm not then I can leave when my initial training ends. But hopefully I will enjoy it all.
I looked into joining the Australian, German, Swedish, Danish and British navies as an engineer, but its not doable if you are not a citizen. Only exception is the Danish one (since Im Danish), but they dont care if Im a civilian trained marine engineer. Its start from scratch in the navy or nothing at all. Does this also apply to the British navy?
I'm an Australian Army Combat Engineer. Absolutely do your research before you even consider a decision with the military. While the navy is relatively safe, engineering in by far is the most dangerous job in the army. Engineers have suffered the most casualties out of any corps in the Australian Army (that includes Special Forces). I caught the end of the Afghan war last year and while I had a relatively safe trip I still lost 3 of my team mates last year and we're actually having their anniversary memorial service next week. I had a British soldier come over to Australia on an exchange program called Longlook. He was an Afghan veteran and a Combat Engineer, and also a great friend and he committed suicide last year. One guy in our unit committed suicide only a few months ago. I don't want to discourage anyone from joining. I couldn't imagine living or appreciating life without having gone through what I have. I'm a combat medic as well and treating patients in Afghanistan was probably the best thing I've ever done in my life. But I joined the Army wanting to endure everything that was put in front of me. To prepare yourself for your own death is also probably one of the scariest and most saddening things that you could put yourself, your friends and family through. When I said goodbye to everyone I really thought I was never going to see them again, because what we do as combat engineers is absolutely insane. Good luck. Also, work hard on your fitness. Pay for it now, and be rewarded for it later.
I did 2 years U.S. Army Infantry man, it wasnt for me, but if military is what you wanna do, dont let ANYONE hold you back or you will regret it.
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