Navy Career

[dd2k]

Hey guys looking for abit of advice.
Im about finish uni and will hopefully graduate with at least a 2:1 degree in network engineering

Looking at my options, I'm currently looking at applying as an Engineering Officer(information systems) in the royal navy. I was wondering if anyone on here could give any insight or any advice on what life in the navy is like.

Thanks
Dan Speed

[greencreeper]

Well, there's not being a major naval battle since WW2, and these days the most they do is fire shells at inland targets, and raid the odd boat or two. So I would imagine it's very safe. All the girls/boys like a sailor. Get to see some nice countries - ones that you're not blowing up. Sounds alright to me - if I had my time again.

[webcrawler2050]

Not sure about the Navy.. But I would say this.. you will be stuck on a boat / sub for weeks on end.. with nowt but water around you.

I am just about to join the RAF as an IT Speciliast, they are crying out for people aparantly, anywho - I got my interview shortly.

[Mr_love_monkey]

Originally Posted by greencreeper

Sounds alright to me - if I had my time again.

Surrounded by all the seamen??? (sic)

[Maggy J]

Originally Posted by webcrawler2050

Not sure about the Navy.. But I would say this.. you will be stuck on a boat / sub for weeks on end.. with nowt but water around you.

I am just about to join the RAF as an IT Speciliast, they are crying out for people aparantly, anywho - I got my interview shortly.

Not totally true.They do make port on a regular basis..Not necessarily home port but a port of sorts.It seems a good life for a young unattached young person..your costs of living are minimal and you have plenty of cash in your pocket.You get a good training, just make sure that you get the civilian equivalents under your belt as you go along, your future civilian employment may be dependent on this.Try to put some of your spare cash by as a deposit on a home as when you do leave the service you will need somewhere to live.

Go for it, both of you.

[dd2k]

cheers for the comments, keep em comming.

good luck with your interview webcrawler.

Spending that much time away from home will be the thing i find the hardest but im sure i can conquer that.
From what ive read as a graduate ill be able to go in as an officer and will be able to continue my postgraduate study whilst serving so finding work once ive finished serving shouldnt be problem

[WHISTLED]

Pass the vaseline!!

[Hugh]

Only problem I would see is being a a floating Exocet target - air-to-sea missiles are fairly advanced nowadays, and unless you have a Phalanx-style anti-missile system, the odds are against you (imho).

Anyhoo, back to subject - shouldn't the question be "what do I want to do?". Forces life is completely different from civvy street (more comradely, more constrained), and different forces have different attributes - if I was you, I would do a SWOT analysis, looking at the things you want from life, then comparing that against what each of the forces (and elsewhere) has to offer.

HTH

[cleshe]

Originally Posted by foreverwar

Only problem I would see is being a a floating Exocet target - air-to-sea missiles are fairly advanced nowadays, and unless you have a Phalanx-style anti-missile system, the odds are against you (imho).

Anyhoo, back to subject - shouldn't the question be "what do I want to do?". Forces life is completely different from civvy street (more comradely, more constrained), and different forces have different attributes - if I was you, I would do a SWOT analysis, looking at the things you want from life, then comparing that against what each of the forces (and elsewhere) has to offer.

HTH

If you take to service life and fit in , it can be great. If you don't it can equally be hell.If you do not like being told what to do/ think, don't join!

[bopdude]

My partners nephew is in the R.N. he has seen a lot of the world already, he's only 23 IIRC, atm they are off the Falkland's ( hope I can say that ) Go for it See the world and getting paid to do it

[Mr_love_monkey]

I remember hearing somewhere, that in the navy, you can sail the seven seas, in the navy, you can put your mind at ease...


Personally I think you should protect your motherland, I think you should join your fellow man...








Come on! - a collection of posts and not a single Village people comment... you people, *sheesh*.

[Maggy J]

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey

I remember hearing somewhere, that in the navy, you can sail the seven seas, in the navy, you can put your mind at ease...


Personally I think you should protect your motherland, I think you should join your fellow man...








Come on! - a collection of posts and not a single Village people comment... you people, *sheesh*.

I gather time is passing slooooowwwly at work this afternoon?

[Mr_love_monkey]

Originally Posted by Incognitas

I gather time is passing slooooowwwly at work this afternoon?

Actually I'm very busy - hard at work trying to believe unbelievable things. It makes my head hurt

[dd2k]

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey

Come on! - a collection of posts and not a single Village people comment... you people, *sheesh*.

Haha i was wondering how long before someone started lol, i can singing it in my head when im reading the info lol

Originally Posted by WHISTLED

Pass the vaseline!!

You can keep any vaseline covered items away from me! thank you!

[WHISTLED]

You can keep any vaseline covered items away from me! thank you!

Real men do it dry - Way to go!