Leaving The British Army | How I have Struggled

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[@effu9375]

When I left the army.... I felt a loss....a personal bond of camaraderie. There was a standard to be held accountable. Now it's like I can't find that connection with civilian life....a lack of teamwork. So enjoy time by myself plain and simple. Exercise helps clear the mind and self discipline is really important because the army standard no longer applies to civilian life. I also find it odd that there's no structure or guideline in the civilian workplace.

[@Starfield6824]

I left in 2006 after my unit double crossed me and left me for dead. I struggled with wanting revenge fir years

[@ffudon]

Brilliantly truthful video - - the grass is rarely never greener. I PVR'd in 96 - I miss the mess breakfasts, and the winter socks 🤣 Savings . . . . . deduction at source is the best for young squaddies, from day 1 - maybe offer some advice to the newbies at your old barracks? 💪👌

[@IBanishUndead]

All the best

[@markwoods1130]

Hi Craig good to see you back 👍🏻👍🏻 I left 32 years ago and I still miss it now , was the beat time of my life , glad you ok tho mate

[@CombatReadyHQ]

Thank you Mark, yeah I bet you have such a good time don't you but sometimes it's just time to leave

[@brian_griffin_rates5853]

I don’t know if I will receive any answers but I don’t know where else to go. I am currently 15 and would like to enlist in the army when I turn 16 I would like to be in the infantry. But my problem is can I still join the infantry if I am almost blind in my left eye? I cannot read but I can see fine someone help me please.

[@maxbigavelli6586]

For anyone leaving the army come join the Raf like me. One of the best moves I’ve done everything is easier and I actually get to do my trade mechanic with no green stuff added on

[@jacobs3031]

I'm considering joining as a mover looks good for travelling.

[@AzGamerAlan]

What role in the army are ux

[@maxburton7582]

I’m thinking about joining the army as a pilot, what do you think ?

[@GraemeMulvaney]

In the army you were a replacable part in a chain, in your new job you are a unique part of a network. It is a different kind of team and it will take a while to adjust, but you will get there. I hear you about finding time. I look after people scattered across 6 timezones - some days I start at 5.30am, other days I don't finish until 10pm. It is nice working with people from radically different backgrounds, but is is hard to have any structure outside of work - I spend most weekends doing research - but the pay is great and it is fun. Stick with it, and try not to dwell on what you have 'lost' when your new job opens up a whole World of new opportunities to you.

[@vilzmik7846]

Respect britian. From your former colony Pakistan 🇵🇰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪

[@l0rdcroissant]

you know I was just thinking of you yesterday realising I haven't heard from you, hahahaha and here you are! awesome I figured it would be a shock in every way, but I'd stick to always looking professional in your job. clean shaved will make you stand out and in a positive way. ;)

[@CombatReadyHQ]

Hahaha thank you mate. Yeah it makes sense. I hope all is well

[@l0rdcroissant]

@@CombatReadyHQ finally hot here so I'm not complaining hahaha, I figure it will take you 6mths to adapt and you'll be a civi for the rest of your life lol, just don't get fat like so many :D

[@Liam1991]

Have you thought about training at home, instead of going to the gym? You might find it more convenient for yourself. I know what you mean about trying to get your fitness in while working. At least for me, it's been trying to get off benefits, while trying to find a civvy job that fits within my routine. The job I've just got works well with me, but not sure how well the pay will be, as you get paid per lodge we clean instead of per hour. I find being in the reserves, I'm putting in a lot of effort with my fitness, prepping kit, or keeping up with my training, just for a 0 hour contract job, compared to If I was in the regs. Even the training we receive, like the weekends away, doesn't feel enough to get you up to the same standard. Granted, we will get a lot of training for a deployment, or if a war kicks off, But makes me think what's the point in being in the reserves. You might as well just join the regs.

[@Osama-Bon-Jovi-01]

The way I see it is the reserves is good while I'm at uni and then I'll join the regulars after uni, outside of that I don't really see the point tbh

[@lordracula2461]

If you're on benefits then you really should join the regs. Reserve is best suited to people that have professional careers and aspirations in civvie street. The reserve is a great experience for going regular though, you can learn a lot more off the old sweats there than you can in regular training imho

[@cobbler40]

All servicemen who join at 16 need counselling when they leave. I have just had mine after 50 years.

[@kayleighanddaisy2544]

Would you say joining the army at 16 is bad?

[@IBanishUndead]

@@kayleighanddaisy2544 don’t mug yourself off. Go college and uni first and if you still want to after go ahead.

[@kayleighanddaisy2544]

@@IBanishUndead I dont want to fight in the army I want to be a chef and also its all I've ever wanted to do so why should I go college

[@Osama-Bon-Jovi-01]

@@kayleighanddaisy2544 because college/sixth form is free and you can get some a levels or a vocational qualification, you don't need to jump into the army right away after you leave school

[@adriancaldwell]

offices suck whatever the job...I'd advise take a paycut if necessary and get work back outdoors for physical and mental wellbeing

[@jacobs3031]

Id hate office work, I briefly worked in a parts department just so boring iv got to be outside.

[@thefishcutting7694]

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[@roblovell6639]

Really good mate. I’m coming to the end of my army career, got two weeks left. Already started a new job. I can already relate to what you’ve said here.

[@CombatReadyHQ]

Not long now Rob, what's the new career. I think having that job secured early and already started puts you at ease but your mind still struggles

[@roblovell6639]

@@CombatReadyHQ yes mate, was a big worry for me, not having a job to come out to but I’ve started as a gas engineer with British Gas, they’ve been nothing but brilliant with helping me adjust, they’ve done a lot more than my battalion did.

[@darrenalevi3006]

Your doing great Craig takes strength and guts to do a big career change especially leaving the forces and returning to civilian life.

[@CombatReadyHQ]

Thank you Darren, it's a big step but I am loving it

[@jonathansiyambango4361]

Im in real estate and waiting for my Ac date as a CW applicant. I feel like we trading places lol. Whats been your highs n lows in the military and hows are mortgage policies when serving?