New guy sounding off.

[PaulD]

Good day gents.  My name is Paul.  I've finished all required courses for my Business Administration degree back in Nov. 2004.  I've submitted my application for DEO and am now "in the system."  Completed my CFAT and my physical is scheduled for the end of Feb. 

I realize I'm headed for a major life change but it's something I have to do.  It's the type of thing that if I don't go through it I would regret it forever.  Near the end of my schooling it also became clear that I'm simply not cut out or not ready for a civilian 9-to-5 job.

I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can from the members of the board.

 

[Ghost]

If your not ready to work 9-5 than your in for a big surprize.

 

[PaulD]

Sorry, I guess I wasn't clear enough.  It's not the 9-to-5 routine that bothers me but rather doing it in the civilian world.  Again, this is a choice that I've contemplated and delayed for years and now is the time to "s**t or get of the pot." 

 

[HollywoodHitman]

You'll be disappointed when you break down your hours worked and divide that into your daily pay. 9-5 is not the military way. But good luck anyway ;D

 

[PaulD]

Money isn't really a motivating factor in my deciding to join and the long hours don't worry me.   I've got a B.Comm degree and can make TONS more money in the civie world but like most of you I see the Forces as a chance to serve my country, experience things the civilian world cannot match, a chance to make lifelong friends.

To quote a member of this board,"Patriotism, Respect, Responsibility, Truth, Duty, Valour, Brotherhood"

Not all B.Comm students are money-hungry, arrogant, The Apprentice wannabe's  ;D

 

[CDNBlackhawk]

Good luck PaulD

I hope everything works out for you!

 

[Sundborg]

You sounds like an intelligent man, good luck with the forces.

 

[PaulD]

Thanks gents. 

 

[patrick666]

It's all about blowing $*%# up!!  >

Just joking around... I am in the same boat as you. I feel that if I do not experience life in the military than I will regret it so incredibly later in life. It's not the hours, money, work, people, or any individial characteristic of the forces that motivate me. It's the job as a whole. It's everything. I think we are very lucky to be we where we are and in a country as good as Canada, though it does have faults, but I am going to step up and defend it because I believe it's worth fighting for, as trite, cliche, and corny as that sounds.

A lot of Canadians believe that "Why do we need an army? We're the most peaceful nation in the world!" or that because many nations "like" us that it somehow means we will never go to war again. It's a real shame that the forces are in such a state. Lack of manpower, equipment, vehicles, etc... It will bite us all in the ass one day if people don't open their eyes.

Cheers,

Patrick

 

[PaulD]

Wow, thanks Patrick.  I think you summed it up quite nicely.  I never would have made it as an English major.  ;D
In the meantime I'll look for full time work that's related to my degree.  After seeing the DEO slots for FY05/06 I'm guessing competition will be fierce and I think I may be in for a long wait.