Things weren't as bad as it seemed.....

[FlatTax]

I was in BMQ in Borden up to a few weeks ago. I put in the 'request to cease training', then the request for VR form upon return to my unit. Heres the story behind it, and now why I regret it:

The platoon that I was assigned to was a motley crew of highschool kids, some people in their early 20s that didn't graduate high school, and a few people in college. At first we didn't really work in cohesion, and I noticed we had a deficit in leadership. I was slated to be the platoon leader over a weekend (I was assigned it starting on a friday and ending on a monday, long shift) and I thought I could change this as I had some leadership experience from a previous civy job. Well, I was wrong and I made a few mistakes here and there so naturally the NCOs saw this and jacked me up pretty hard about it. Because I was no longer just a grey man I was on their radar, and the staff jacked me up extra hard whenever they had a chance.

To top it off I managed to exacerbate a previous running injury (IT band) on the confidence course so I was hurtin and had an ice pack on my knee at nearly all times in the shacks. (SUCK IT UP YOU ***** was the response I got from an instructor when asked why I was limping and jogging slow)

This added some extra stress to an already stressful course.

Then I received some disturbing family news from the homefront. I really lost my focus in the course because I always had this lingering in the back of my mind, and I had started to lose some sleep over the issue. As the days went on the stress increased and all I could think about was this family issue (christ I thought I was getting a stomach ulcer over it). So I decided to throw in the towel and put in the 'request to cease training' form, giving the reasons that I didn't think it was for me and couldn't handle the stress imposed. I wasn't to happy when I got home, a mixture of shame/anger/and stress so I indicated to my unit I would like to be released (I haven't heard from them as besides the office staff they are 'closed').

Anyhow fast forward a few weeks to the present and this family issue has been mended, so its pretty much resolved. And for some strange reason I miss BMQ, and the platoon, and everything else military.

So I'm at a loss of what to do now? Should I let myself simmer down, go back to university (I'm in my last year) and try again when I'm done? I'm kinda at a loss here...

 

[3rdroyal]

From what you're saying, some members of your course staff seem highly unprofessional. What trade were you going for? I assume you were a PRes? If so, why not finish school (never hurts) and then join again when you're healed up?

 

[aesop081]

some members of your course staff seem highly unprofessional.

We all know that every recruit who complain about their staff's behaviour is always giving us %100 of the sory right ?

 

[3rdroyal]

We all know that every recruit who complain about their staff's behaviour is always giving us %100 of the sory right ?

And every instructor is the epitome of professionalism.
No. The fact is I really hate whiners too and that most of the time the "mean instructor" stories are BS. I was only commenting on the "SUCK IT UP YOU _____" statement. Unless "_____" was "candidate" then it was probably something that was unnecessary. Also, I said "from what you are saying", meaning I was giving the benefit of the doubt to someone who was asking for helpful advice. I guess i could have just assumed he was a "____" and told him to forget it.

 

[Roy Harding]

Jaysus Haitch, I hate how fast these things spiral - cut it out.

For FlatTax:  Although your unit (I also assume a Reserve regiment?) may take you back - may I make a suggestion.

Carry on with your final year - give it some time, give it some perspective.  If, after a few months (say - after Christmas break) you want to try again - then do so.

Right now, I think your primary focus needs to be completing your degree, and based upon what you've said your life has had a lot of upheaval over the past few months.  Let life settle down, chew over your experiences, learn what you need to learn from them - and then carry on.

Just an opinion - and worth everything you paid for it.


Roy

 

[FlatTax]

Thanks Roy, your post seems to be in line with the other advice I've gotten. The CF isn't going anywhere, and they'll still be looking for a few good men once I have a degree to my name.