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Thoughts before joining?

  • 02-10-2019 11:00pm
    #1
    Dublingowl
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi lads,

    Not sure if this is the right sub section for this type of posts but hopefully it is

    Anyway I'm considering joining the army after realising that college probably isn't for me and I want to find a fulfilling career I can grow into.

    Wondering if anyone has any tips on what i should be considering before joining? Things I should know about the life? Is there much room to grow or is it hard to climb and succeed? Overall would you recommend it or tell someone to steer clear?

    Thanks in advance for any replies lads


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  • #2
    BittysHill1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 149 ✭✭BittysHill1998


    Dublingowl wrote: »
    Hi lads,

    Not sure if this is the right sub section for this type of posts but hopefully it is

    Anyway I'm considering joining the army after realising that college probably isn't for me and I want to find a fulfilling career I can grow into.

    Wondering if anyone has any tips on what i should be considering before joining? Things I should know about the life? Is there much room to grow or is it hard to climb and succeed? Overall would you recommend it or tell someone to steer clear?

    Thanks in advance for any replies lads

    What job are you looking to do in the Army?

    Are you looking to join as a recruit (enlisted soldier) or a cadet (officer)?


  • #3
    Dublingowl
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Dublingowl


    BittysHill1998 wrote: »
    What job are you looking to do in the Army?

    Are you looking to join as a recruit (enlisted soldier) or a cadet (officer)?

    Looking to join as a recruit.


  • #4
    BittysHill1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 149 ✭✭BittysHill1998


    Dublingowl wrote: »
    Looking to join as a recruit.

    I’d say go for it if you think you can stick though Army life. So many people are leaving rn because they can’t stick the conditions.

    I’ve passed through the recruit and cadet competitions this year but I haven’t received an offer yet for either of them yet.

    I’d say if you’re considering it then put in an application now because the process can take a while. I applied in April, did my psychometric test in early May, did my fitness and interview at the very end of May and then I did my medical at the end of June. Got an email in July telling me my application was complete and that I just have to wait for a recruit platoon to start in the Brigade area I applied to. Into October now and still waiting.


  • #5
    Dublingowl
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Dublingowl


    BittysHill1998 wrote: »
    I’d say if you’re considering it then put in an application now because the process can take a while.

    Yeah, I put an application in now anyway just incase as I heard you can't be sure how long it'll end up taking.

    How long does it take to go from passing the fitness test and interview, to completing all the initial training? I understand its quite a lengthy and draining process.


  • #6
    BittysHill1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 149 ✭✭BittysHill1998


    Initial training (basic and three star) is about 6 months I think.


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  • #7
    Dara206
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭Dara206


    Hi Dublingowl,

    What year are you in college? If you're more than 50% through ( 2nd year or above), just stick it out. Had similar thoughts in my final year and was really glad I was talked into sticking out the degree and joining after I finished.

    Application process takes a long time so don't drop out/leave until you have a reason to (a start date).

    Best of luck Mate.


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