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05-07-2014, 08:13 AM
So, tomorrow marks the start of a new career for me!

I'm joining the Royal Navy as a submariner marine engineer. This has all come about to fast and I cannot believe I'm about to start phase 1 tomorrow.

I'm genuinely really excited, but nervous as hell!

Beats my old job in retail massively though.

I guess the main point of this post is if anyone has done the same or can offer some advice for me, it'd really help Smile
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05-07-2014, 08:15 AM
Congrats dude, but no, ive not done anything like that, nor can i offer advice....but good on you though! Big Grin
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05-07-2014, 09:55 AM
Well done, I did the same with the Army many years ago, training is hard but I enjoyed it :-) Only advice I can offer is stick at it even when things get really tough. All about team work.
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05-07-2014, 10:06 AM
I haven't got any advice to offer at all but well done and all the best for it! Enjoy it!
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05-07-2014, 11:01 AM
Quite a few people have said phase 1 is really hard and to just keep your head down, but on the contrast people have said it's a good laugh and nowhere near as bad as everyone makes out, I guess I'll work that one out for myself.

/shittingbricks.
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05-07-2014, 11:03 AM
My uncle was a submariner and loved it by all accounts. Yes, there are bound to be tough times going through training but once you're done it should be great.

All the best.
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05-07-2014, 11:07 AM (This post was last modified: 05-07-2014, 11:08 AM by Toms306.)
(05-07-2014, 11:01 AM)callumcull Wrote: Quite a few people have said phase 1 is really hard and to just keep your head down, but on the contrast people have said it's a good laugh and nowhere near as bad as everyone makes out, I guess I'll work that one out for myself.

/shittingbricks.

It's all perceptive though Callum...for example, what I might find really difficult, you might find a good laugh! No point worrying about what it might be like from other peoples experiences - wait till you're there and make your own decision. Good luck. Smile
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05-07-2014, 11:16 AM
My friend wen't into the navy as a aircraft engineer. He absolutely loves it but is hardly home.
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05-07-2014, 11:17 AM
Good luck to you. I almost joined the army as a mechanic but decided against applying in the end. I can see the appeal. Go for it and im sure you wont have any regrets
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05-07-2014, 12:40 PM
Good luck! Always do what makes you happy!
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05-07-2014, 04:41 PM
Phase 1 isnt hard, itll be good fun! Enjoy it and get used to the sight of naked men.
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05-07-2014, 04:44 PM
Good luck mate
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05-07-2014, 05:21 PM
My friend is a submariner, hes on almost 3 grand a month Sad Spends alot of time away from home though...
Doesnt even own a 306.
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