JoeD 24 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Right everyone sorry but this is quite a pointless topic, but I am thinking of joining the TA, I would love to join the armed forces full time but, I have way to much I wanna do with my life. What do all you lot think about the TA or does anyone else know anyone in the TA. JoeD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
artic 595 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Got loads of family and friends in that field of work. Go for it mate, best of luck, and good move! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 SAS Soldier? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeD 24 Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 (edited) I have actually talked my mum and dad into signing the permission form to join the full time army as a dog handler/trainer. I said in my last post I have way to much stuff to do in life, well life can wait. Oh and I found out you learn to drive for free Edited November 11, 2008 by JoeD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
villebones 4 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 JoeD Ive been wanting to join the army as a dog handler since i was nine I think you should go for it Enjoy yourself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xx-georgia-xx 15 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 learn to drive for free? that will come in handy lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,610 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 i was gonna join the army as a dog handler there is only a slim chance of being took on as one i got told , unless you have previous experience in that role or one simalar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogman89 0 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 go for it mate, im hopefully going to phone the TA centre near me tomorrow. my mates in it and hes getting paid to whilst eating his christmas dinner there lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeD 24 Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 i was gonna join the army as a dog handler there is only a slim chance of being took on as one i got told , unless you have previous experience in that role or one simalar Lol my course i'm doing at college is basically handling, health checking and training dogs and other animals but mainly dogs lol. I am hopefully popping into the careers office in wembley soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
villebones 4 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 whats the name of that course mate?? cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 27,579 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Travel the world for free,and meet exotic women Good man Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeD 24 Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 whats the name of that course mate??cheers City and Guild National Certificate in Animal Care, different colleges work with different animals like mine is mainly rabbits/guinea piga, rodents and dogs lol but they turned down my idea of socialising rabbits and ferrets lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
villebones 4 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 I was just looking at the armyjobs site and went onto the live chat thing I asked the man about what child21 said and my reply was only 5-6 jobs available per year I then asked how i could up my chances and he said it was a case of first come first served Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeD 24 Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Well villiebones, all that means to me is I will have to work even harder, I would rather try than regret not trying, it just means a challenge to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huffski 1 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I go away into the Army in January 19th in the REME as a VM i know a couple of chaps who are in it and if its action and meetin new people you want and to learn new things thing then there is no other way about it mate go for it you do a fair bit of paintballin too lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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