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Career in the Military???

  • 05-10-2010 2:53pm
    #1
    Ichiro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 423 ✭✭


    Hello all,

    Perhaps you can help me with a few questions.

    I am 32 (going on 33) and am looking to change my career.
    For a long time I have always wanted a career in the Military.
    I would prefer to do it abroad if possible, I have spoken to the English Army, but I don't think that is an option as I do not believe I am eligible.

    Could anyone inform me of my options (if any?)

    I am well educated up to Masters level, good work experience in my past jobs, and am well travelled.

    Thanks in advance for any advice - help.

    Ichiro


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  • #2
    OS119
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,518 ✭✭✭OS119


    Ichiro wrote: »
    Hello all,

    Perhaps you can help me with a few questions.

    I am 32 (going on 33) and am looking to change my career.....



    Thanks in advance for any advice - help.

    Ichiro

    sorry, you're just too old. the TA will take people at your age (just), but the chances of then getting a transfer to the regular Army in the current manning environment is about zero.


  • #3
    pablomakaveli
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,752 ✭✭✭pablomakaveli


    I think the French Foreign Legion recruit up to the age of 40 but you'd probably want to have some military experience if your going to join them as an older recruit.


  • #4
    petergfiffin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 234 ✭✭petergfiffin


    I believe that from time to time the DF still recruits "Direct Entry" officers who already have qualifications & experience but it tends to be limited to very specialised positions e.g. medical, electrical engineering etc so that may be a possibility depending on what your qualifications are but I'm not sure what the age requirements are. Sorry I can't be more help!


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