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career change...?

  • 02-11-2009 7:18pm
    #1
    serjical_strike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 510 ✭✭✭


    just looking for some advice.. as most people do on here :D

    im in the navy and have been for the past 5 years, i joined right out of secondary school so its all ive ever really known on the working front, recently went to chad with the army and have gotten back to work with the navy now but its not what i want to do anymore... so the question is should i quit the navy and get a different job(undecided what that can be) and go to college as a mature student (im 23), the thing that worries me is starting over again and not having the same wage as i have in the navy.. i just dont want to stay in a job i hate going to but quitting is a daunting thought...

    any advice??? :D


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  • #2
    mikom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,391 ✭✭✭✭mikom


    serjical_strike wrote: »

    im in the navy and have been for the past 5 years. i just dont want to stay in a job i hate going to but quitting is a daunting thought...

    Have you considered a job as a police officer, American Indian chief, cowboy, biker, construction worker?


  • #3
    dr.bollocko
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 35,946 Mod ✭✭✭✭dr.bollocko


    mikom wrote: »
    Have you considered a job as a police officer, American Indian chief, cowboy, biker, construction worker?

    Village People tribute band was also my first answer.


  • #4
    brummytom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,572 ✭✭✭✭brummytom


    If it's not what you want to do, then go for it.
    It might mean having to move back in with your parents (if you don't have any savings, that is); or claiming Jobseekers' allowance (I don't know the Irish version of that?)

    But the old clichés are always the best source of advice - just follow your heart.

    If you want to start over again, go for it. You only live once

    /serious answer


  • #5
    Fago!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,647 ✭✭✭✭Fago!


    serjical_strike wrote: »
    just looking for some advice.. as most people do on here :D

    im in the navy and have been for the past 5 years, i joined right out of secondary school so its all ive ever really known on the working front, recently went to chad with the army and have gotten back to work with the navy now but its not what i want to do anymore... so the question is should i quit the navy and get a different job(undecided what that can be) and go to college as a mature student (im 23), the thing that worries me is starting over again and not having the same wage as i have in the navy.. i just dont want to stay in a job i hate going to but quitting is a daunting thought...

    any advice??? :D

    Can't you do some part time course and stay in the NAVY? There are ways around it other then quitting.

    Stay in the NAVY until you've got a job or course landed. Save up so when you've left, you'll have a bit to fall back on if things get tough.

    But ultimately if you don't wanna do the NAVY anymore, you may asweel leave. I (As do lots of other people) know what it's like to work a job you hate. Leaving was the best decision I ever made.

    I was alot younger then you and was on a HELLUVALOT less pay so it was easier for me to leave.

    Do what's in your heart.


  • #6
    CreepingDeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,015 ✭✭✭CreepingDeath


    How about a lateral move to a pirate ?


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  • #7
    CreepingDeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,015 ✭✭✭CreepingDeath


    Fago_25 wrote: »
    Can't you do some part time course and stay in the NAVY? There are ways around it other then quitting.

    Or even do courses within the Navy.
    Can you not specialise ? Eg. radio operator, electronics, mechanic/engines etc ?


  • #8
    serjical_strike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 510 ✭✭✭serjical_strike


    Fago_25 wrote: »
    Can't you do some part time course and stay in the NAVY? There are ways around it other then quitting.

    Stay in the NAVY until you've got a job or course landed. Save up so when you've left, you'll have a bit to fall back on if things get tough.

    But ultimately if you don't wanna do the NAVY anymore, you may asweel leave. I (As do lots of other people) know what it's like to work a job you hate. Leaving was the best decision I ever made.

    I was alot younger then you and was on a HELLUVALOT less pay so it was easier for me to leave.

    Do what's in your heart.

    the navy isnt really a steady 9-5 i could end up being sent to sea with very short notice therefor i couldnt be doin a part-time/night time course as sea would get in the way and also i wouldnt leave unless i had another job waiting to go into as for the saving thing i should be ok since i done alright from going to chad

    thanks for the serious answer anyway just kind of a crossroads im in now i think


  • #9
    Conor108
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭Conor108


    Ahem,




    OP, After Hours is probably the worst forum to post in if your after serious answers.

    Try Work & Jobs or maybe the Military Forum. Good luck :)


  • #10
    serjical_strike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 510 ✭✭✭serjical_strike


    CreepingDeath wrote: »
    Or even do courses within the Navy.
    Can you not specialise ? Eg. radio operator, electronics, mechanic/engines etc ?

    courses with the navy are hard to get due to limited places and lots of applications, i am a radio operator already but have no interest in being in the navy in general its military life im sick of but as i said its a big change to make for me..


  • #11
    Hephaestus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 293 ✭✭Hephaestus


    Probably not the best time to be considering quitting TBH.

    funk all jobs available in Ireland ATM. You wont be able to just pick & choose a new career.

    Open University/ Long Distance course whilst also working may be the best solution IMO.



    Edit: Dont forget you wont be able to use the "I'm in the Navy" line any more either when chatting up birds ;) (presuming your a fella)


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  • #12
    dr.bollocko
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 35,946 Mod ✭✭✭✭dr.bollocko


    serjical_strike wrote: »
    courses with the navy are hard to get due to limited places and lots of applications, i am a radio operator already but have no interest in being in the navy in general its military life im sick of but as i said its a big change to make for me..

    Its good to get the feedback of others but don't be afraid to think outside of your current skillset. You're a young bloke and there are still many opportunities, entrepreneurial or otherwise.
    Think outside the box a little. That's how you stopped being a foetus.


  • #13
    serjical_strike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 510 ✭✭✭serjical_strike


    Conor108 wrote: »
    Ahem,




    OP, After Hours is probably the worst forum to post in if your after serious answers.

    Try Work & Jobs or maybe the Military Forum. Good luck :)

    catchy song think i seen the indian and cowboy on the base yesterday :D


  • #14
    Hard Larry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 670 ✭✭✭Hard Larry


    I was once like you OP had to ask myself the same question, should I extend my 5 year contract in the Army?

    You've got a few choices;

    1) Stay in the Navy and scatch yourself, you will kick yourself in 10 years time for not getting out when you were younger, and it will haunt you. You will turn into one of those Salty Dogs on the base and spend your life cribbing.

    2) Stay in the navy and make a career for yourself, set your sights on a pots course and get the LS bars up. Put in what you want to get out of it.

    3) You love being a sailor but thought it would be different, then try the Royal Navy (not the most popular option with a lot of posters on Boards but its there if you want it)

    4) GTFO now and don't ever look back. Take a year out and chill head to Oz or Canada.

    I went with option 2 if you want to know


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