I finally applied

[Brunty]

Good career move for a youngster, my son joined the Royal Navy as a marine engineering mechanic, then qualified for the submarine service, ended up on the nuclear subs. Best engineering training going. Now in civvy street as an engineer. Can't go wrong providing you can pass the entry requirements and stick at it!

[LeRich]

Good luck with your applications. It's not easy getting into the Forces so you'll have to persevere.

Originally Posted by Brunty

Good career move for a youngster, my son joined the Royal Navy as a marine engineering mechanic, then qualified for the submarine service, ended up on the nuclear subs. Best engineering training going. Now in civvy street as an engineer. Can't go wrong providing you can pass the entry requirements and stick at it!

totally agree and even when i come out I'll have the qualifications to start a company or work for a top company

[steve-45]

One of my friends applied to join the Army a few years ago and the level of fitness requirements were very high.

I know one of the things he struggled with was the 5 mile run with a 25 kilo back pack.

Good luck I really hope you make it.

[Raspberrycai]

It's great you've got a plan sorted for the future. I didn't and now I've ended up on a uni course gathering debt instead of doing something I actually want to do. Choosing to be an engineer is a great choice because it's clearly something you really want to do and are passionate about. I wish I took an apprenticeship on something to do with mechanics instead...

Best of luck on your application and I hope you have a great time, and I totally agree with your "do what you think is right" attitude. Your cars will always be waiting for you when you get home.

[RPWC]

Originally Posted by Raspberrycai

It's great you've got a plan sorted for the future. I didn't and now I've ended up on a uni course gathering debt instead of doing something I actually want to do. Choosing to be an engineer is a great choice because it's clearly something you really want to do and are passionate about. I wish I took an apprenticeship on something to do with mechanics instead...

Best of luck on your application and I hope you have a great time, and I totally agree with your "do what you think is right" attitude. Your cars will always be waiting for you when you get home.

I wanted to be a mechanic when I was Thomas's age , younger actually, when I turned 16 I did a YTS which was a waste of time. Afterwards I didn't get kept on, and wrote to every garage within a bus ride of home, asking if they would take a very enthusiastic semi trained lad on as an apprentice, no one was interested, so if Thomas can get the skills he needs or wants, then he's going to get the best training possible, if he gets in.
I'm now self-employed, done the same dead end job for 30 years and now hate it. If I got the chance to follow my chosen career now, I would jump at it. At (almost) 52, no chance of that. So if you get the chance to follow your dreams Thomas, knuckle down at school, get good grades, and grab the opportunity with both hands son.I wish you all the best.

didn't get in i applied for the land rover and tanks side there reason ones because my intrested i cars

[RPWC]

Originally Posted by ROVER2003

didn't get in i applied for the land rover and tanks side there reason ones because my intrested i cars

Don't be down hearted, give it another year and try again.

Originally Posted by RPWC

Don't be down hearted, give it another year and try again.

im just going to do what suits my life style best move to america make drag cars races cars hot rods drift cars off road cars traveling to scrap yards and restoring classics

[WillyHeckaslike]

Originally Posted by ROVER2003

I applied for the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and the British Army.

You say that you didn't get in, was that all 3?