I'm new to all this

[aesop081]

Alright then.......good luck in the CF kid.

Mods....lock 'er up !!

 

[aesop081]

A generic characteristic of most military types is that they are rather blunt, even more so with a somewhat...odd post. Get used to it. You came looking for advice and got it, regrettebly it seems for you, military folks don't hold any punches.

We don't need whiners, complainers, sissys, half-arsed workers etc in the CF. But we do need smart, fit, hard-working and dedicated people, and we need them all the time. Sit down, think about who you are and if you fit into any of those categories. If you fit into the ones we want for the CF, then by all means, apply. But if you don't think you are, then don't waste your time or the CF's time.

Its your decision to make. But take to heart what has been said, the lazy and the undedicated need not apply.

One of the best posts i have ever read on here !

We have 2 votes for lock-up.....i'de say tha motion is carried !!

 

[404SqnAVSTeach]

Sorry for my bluntness kid but, if you join, you will need to carry your own weight and some.

2332Piper some it up for all of us.  On the other hand, if you show, heart and dedication, you will see a lot of support and help all around you.  Just keep in mind that you want to join, you will be joining a familly with a lot of traditions. 

 

[CDN1]

Ok sorry i know you guys are just trying to tell me how it is but i really wanna try this, i'm still researching things, i can look for things that dont require something i can't do, maybe an artiliry, tank driver, those truck drivers who carry the troops, weapons person...but if it's necissary i'll go to school and learn this before i start out...before i even was gonna try for it i was going to train myself before hand anyway and make sure i can take it.  But it's not up to me, it's up to them if i'm able to do this.

 

[cgyflames01]

I'm a slacker and not much of a hard worker unless i have to be, i'm a slow worker, i got a few insecurities like getting naked infront of people, i cant change infront of them also, and eating where tons of people are i most of the time cannot do, not a good talker,and not in shape.  I'm intrested in the army but don't know anything about them...people who know me from a message board i go to know just how i am also and think i should do this as i've been posting about different career options as i don't know what i wanna do with my life...

I dare you to say this at your recruitment interview 

 

[Torlyn]

i'm still researching things,

It's apparent from your posts that you've missed one vital source.  Believe it or not, the Canadian Forces have their own website!  (shocking, but true).  Check out http://www.recruiting.forces.gc.ca/engraph/home/index_e.aspx , and once you've done that, researched a few MOC's you might like (MOC = Military OCcupation) THEN come back and ask questions.  By then, you will have done your research, so your questions won't get torn apart for being ignorant.  Good luck.

T

 

[DogOfWar]

Kid if you want to do it so bad JUST change your attitude and spend the next year building yourself physically. If you wanted it bad enough you would see this stuff as minor. Shit, piss, or get off the pot. There is no reason you cant do this- but no one will give you it.

You can change your life. That being said you arent ready now. BUT you can make something of yourself. Now get out and get it done or get back to cleaning the mall.

 

[backinblack]

The thing that concerns me is if you take offense to what has been said here instead of seeing it as constructive... how are you going to take it in Basic Training?

If memory serves me correctly, my instructors in Basic held back no punches when they found it necessary to correct me on any subject, whether it be how I made my bed, how clean was my bunkspace, how shiny were my boots, etc.  No, I can't say that they were too congenial about it either.

Having said that though, the time I spent in Basic Training was THE most memorable time in my life.  I learned a lot about myself and my abilities.  If I could go back in time, I wouldn't trade in the time I spent in the CF.  It was challenging, but also THE most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life, bar none.

Also, if you do change your attitude and decide to join, you will find out fast that life in the military is not about the individual person, it's about the entire team and what you can contribute to it.

Good Luck with your decision.

 

[Zombie]

CDN1, I'd say that you are the only one that truly knows if you have what it takes to make it in the CF. Based on the information you put in your original post, there's not a chance you would make it, and that's why you got the responses you did. It's that simple. If you tried it and did fail, you could look back on your post and use all those excuses for why you weren't able to make it. Do not post excuses before you've even tried, post questions as to what the life is like and how you can overcome your obstacles. Good Luck.

 

[Meridian]

i can look for things that dont require something i can't do,

Why are you so concerned with the things you can't do? Can not (can't) is a strong word. Maybe indeed you CAN'T do these things... but maybe you can and just don't want to.

Not wanting to do something is not the same thing as not being able to do something.

The fact that your knee is bum may indeed mean that you CAN'T be in the combat arms. It may even mean you can't be in the forces entirely. I don't know, I'm not a CF Physician; neither are you.

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Look, it's clear that at this point of your life, the forces would be a bad move for you to make. The military indoctrination schedule is DESIGNED to make you hate the stupid stuff, but show you that you CAN move past it and make a real difference... whether by carrying just your rifle, leading a platoon of troops, flying a transport aircraft over a warzone or clearing the deck of your frigate so the helicopter can land.

If you are already 100% convinced that you can't do certain things... then you will never do them, even if you actually can.


Look, I can pretty much bet that you wouldn't be able to pick up a supermodel, without even knowing you... but maybe you could if you actually tried?


You need to get a hold of yourself and your life. A job (any job, including the forces) is not the solution to your current predicament. The solution is getting a hold of your passions, and realizing them.  If like was a cakewalk, would you honestly enjoy the little things that make life so great as much?

You are a janitor now...  someone has to clean... Im not saying stay as a janitor, but why not gain some real experience doing it? Sure parts of the job suck. But you can teach yourself self-discipline, you can build experience, get excellent references, build a network of contacts, design a new wunderproduct, suggest better ways of cleaning or utilizing your time at work, etc.  Outside of work you can organize yourself to enjoy the things you really enjoy in life.

 

[CDN1]

Just got back from the doctors, said i should only do this if it's what i really want, he gave my knee some excercises and i felt no pain, he also pressed hard on my knee and right beside the big fat part of your knee i felt some pain where they did the surgery at...it's still alittle tender.  Also said stuff like infantry is out of the question so i can't be a soldier person running around, he said i should get a desk job if i make it.

 

[Gouki]

Nothing wrong with a non-combat arms job. Nothing wrong with it at all.

 

[TCBF]

"Nothing wrong with a non-combat arms job. Nothing wrong with it at all."

That's right.  "They also serve..." etc.  etc.

Tom

 

[Canadian Sig]

Last time I checked even clerks (and I dont mean that in a bad way so dont jump on me!) had to complete the BFT each year and PT every morning.