Why I wished I had prepared to leave the British Army as soon as I joined!

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[@yorkshirerose4225]

Hoping to get into the RAF soon. Got my assessment this Wednesday. Although I’m not joining the army this is great advice for me as well. Cheers!

[@CombatReadyHQ]

Best of luck and good to know it has helped

[@Megamix472]

Good luck for the future mate and all the best. 👍

[@Astronomical1]

Here in America ( I don’t know how it is there) most people who retire or get out of the military (depending on the job ) become government contractors or federal employees doing the same job for the same unit or instructing in a classroom setting . You don’t wear the uniform or held to military regulations like fitness. You can add to your federal retirement from the military doing this. As a junior cadet in high school. Our instructor told us if we decide to join the military if you can’t do the job on civvy street don’t pick that job.

[@chombersSOpA]

Saw a podcast and the message was, the day you join the army is the day you start preparing to leave. Nothing wrong with good preparation 😮

[@CombatReadyHQ]

Exactly that mate!

[@barryalexander2909]

I wish someone had told me this when I joined. The earlier you save, the better, the earlier you invest, even better. There is the 50:30:20 principle - 50% of pay to cover bills and living expenses, 30% to savings and investments, 20% for fun stuff. I used ELCAS to fund a Bachelors Degree. Unless it's changed, the process for companies to sign up to ELCAS is not that straightforward.

[@CombatReadyHQ]

Yeah I really like that principle. It definitely needs to be taught in training or school

[@guglielmotranchina249]

Thank you for your honesty and help Craig. I am going to ITC Catterick in February, and I will turn 30 just a month before that. I have an HND in engineering but I plan on topping it up to a full degree through the Open Uni asap after joining. I have always wanted to be a soldier and I am not getting any younger, but I 100% agree with the idea to prepare as much as possible for leaving as soon as you get in. Ideally I'd love to make a career out of it, but you never know....

[@jacobs3031]

How is it going? Is it everything you expected?

[@ShaunPettigrew]

This genuinely might be your best video yet. SO MUCH FREE INFO! I’m not even forces background but sounds like looks of great opportunities if you’re smart when you join. I need to get started on a private pension. Call me at some point, would be good to make some notes on it all bro.

[@CombatReadyHQ]

Thanks mate I really appreciate the kind comment, it's great to know it's helpful. Yes you definitely do and I will try to call tomorrow bro

[@SweatyXD-Luca]

Wish you all the best - 💯

[@CombatReadyHQ]

Thank you

[@SCD4]

Left the Army young. After a few years I joined an American oil company. Now 25 years service. Never looked back. We have already started saving for my 2 year old grandson.

[@braveheart2955]

Can you do a video on wether it's better to do 20 years at 40 years old or 22 .What's your thought on that now in 2022? Thank you.

[@jjftv949]

Worked with you in Pirbright Craig whilst I was posted in the Gym bluffing my ticket. Even though you're a hat ;-), I wish you all the very best of luck, which i'm sure you do not need with a good plan in place.

[@CombatReadyHQ]

Haha how's it going mate? You hat 🤣 thanks mate I hope all is well with you

[@vgtybyvtr3398]

Good luck pal

[@CombatReadyHQ]

Thank you mate

[@KB77mp]

I want some information on some decent pension products on the market. Is it OK to send you a personal message. Where and what's your handle. Thank you

[@CombatReadyHQ]

I will be doing a video on pensions and my opinion but a financial advisor would be able to help you a lot more than I can

[@jxxrryy7x]

Most British army KZbinrs are leaving the army wonder why😕

[@CombatReadyHQ]

Time to move on and try something new

[@park_rat_matt]

I've seen on youtube that a lot of people are under pressure to take the Maxxine or face being declared not fit for deployment. Hoping this changes but we are in some very odd times.

[@CombatReadyHQ]

@@park_rat_matt yes we sure are mate

[@l0rdcroissant]

great words from Yoda ;) think it's a double edge sword.. if there is a war you might not make it so enjoy it while you can and planning for the future the numbers show a huge percentage don't make it to retirement.. but if you don't and you do make... than you are fckd! lol ALWAYS have a plan B while living a balanced life of excitement... without the strippers etc. lol I see a book in the future of the life of a British soldier and his journey :D

[@CombatReadyHQ]

Thank you mate 👏🤙 and I don't know about a book but maybe if people would be interested? 🤣

[@l0rdcroissant]

@@CombatReadyHQ too soon right now but in a couple of years ;) when the new life is prospering

[@pacificmixture]

The British Army is more of a Marathon rather than a Race. "Patientia Usque Ad Finem"

[@Auspicious777]

People don’t getting job and this guy living most Reputed Military Job. Come to India you will know how people do struggle to get in Army.