I find it amazing how people can't read.CDN Aviator said:Your age has fackall do to with anything. I joined at 17 with no volunteer experience, no previous employment and shitty school grades. From application to starting basic training was 3 months (including the Christmas break). This was in the early 90s and the CF was recruiting way less than it is now.
Some applicants around here need to STFU.
It's obvious that this is a personal opinion posted to help the guy gather understanding of the situation. Should I wait 15 years before I exercise my right to freedom of expression?
Thought I answered the original posts, "I was hoping to get an idea of other people's situations." pretty well actually.
Furthermore, the statement is NOT: "17-yr olds don't get jobs!" it's: "age (though this probably explained by high schoolers not having much job/work/life experience)"
Don't act so ignorant and pretend like ageism - especially in this economy - doesn't exist. Walk into any business and follow the positions from entry to general manager and a strange trend forms...
Some jaded posters around here need to STFU.