Hey All,
I am 33 years old, and have recently lost my way in life, as i was let go from my printing job, which happens to be all i have known since high school. After leaving that job, i have determined that i no longer see a life time of printing in my future. Given that this is all i have done and neither have a degree in anything or a career path, i have been forced to put serious thought into my future. Being surrounded by numerous friends and family that are both past and presently in the CF, joining myself has become a very serious consideration.
It honestly was never a thought of mine growing up, but is seeming to be a really fit for me at this stage of my life. I have always enjoyed challenges (mentally and physically), am in need of some guidance and discipline, want to provide for myself and future family, and am a proud Canadian.
I have taken a couple trips down to the recruiting centre to browse jobs and ask a few questions.
One thing that i have gotten mixed answer about is, the differences between the Reg force and the reserves... other than the full time vs part time answer. In terms of amount of work, i have heard that there are limitations on how much you can work, but have also heard the contrary. Since i am not planning on it being a part time work option, i would need to be able to work pretty much full time hours. But i, like many others, would prefer to join as a reserve at first, to get a feel for the way of life.
What i would really like to know are the differences between the two, right from the beginning (BMQ, training, work, postings, tours etc) as well as the restrictions. How they are both treated in terms of leaving, in the case that you are unable to complete BMQ, or decide that the forces are not for you.
I know i am asking alot of questions, but this is such a big decision, and i would just like to have as much info as possible, and not just dive in blindly.
Thanks in advance, for any advice i can get.
Mike
PS. If it matters i am considering the field of RMS Clerk with the Air Force.
I am 33 years old, and have recently lost my way in life, as i was let go from my printing job, which happens to be all i have known since high school. After leaving that job, i have determined that i no longer see a life time of printing in my future. Given that this is all i have done and neither have a degree in anything or a career path, i have been forced to put serious thought into my future. Being surrounded by numerous friends and family that are both past and presently in the CF, joining myself has become a very serious consideration.
It honestly was never a thought of mine growing up, but is seeming to be a really fit for me at this stage of my life. I have always enjoyed challenges (mentally and physically), am in need of some guidance and discipline, want to provide for myself and future family, and am a proud Canadian.
I have taken a couple trips down to the recruiting centre to browse jobs and ask a few questions.
One thing that i have gotten mixed answer about is, the differences between the Reg force and the reserves... other than the full time vs part time answer. In terms of amount of work, i have heard that there are limitations on how much you can work, but have also heard the contrary. Since i am not planning on it being a part time work option, i would need to be able to work pretty much full time hours. But i, like many others, would prefer to join as a reserve at first, to get a feel for the way of life.
What i would really like to know are the differences between the two, right from the beginning (BMQ, training, work, postings, tours etc) as well as the restrictions. How they are both treated in terms of leaving, in the case that you are unable to complete BMQ, or decide that the forces are not for you.
I know i am asking alot of questions, but this is such a big decision, and i would just like to have as much info as possible, and not just dive in blindly.
Thanks in advance, for any advice i can get.
Mike
PS. If it matters i am considering the field of RMS Clerk with the Air Force.