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    seriously..... whats wrong with the ADG?

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    went and completed the you session today and the outcome was

    movements in raaf which i wanted is full,
    the carrers counciler sugggested a marine tech in navy, but i feel they need people there and thats why, however im not sure navy would suit my family life as good as raaf would is anyone in the navy that can comment

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    you're correct navy life is not as family friendly. RAAF is the most family friendly of the services.

    Army will get you the most varied experiences

    navy is great for singles.

    I'l cover Adgies for sprint later.
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    The Raaf dont have to work as hard as the army to do the same job,. and seem to get alot of free time,.. and they some times eat our rats
    they get to travel alot more if they want, and easier,..
    When you learn your trade you get a hook,..
    Something I notice and really dont like,. is Rank seems to eat first when out and about,..
    the Army lets Diggers eat first,


    AGD ,.
    its like they feel they have somthing to prove, running drills, working out, bfa's, they work out more then some grunts, but at the end of the day, they are there to look after the air junk on the ground,. it would be like owning a storm in a tea cup,
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    Rarely Available After Five (RAAF) - one of my very good mates is in on hes 7th year. He used it to train up in some skills after having no direction in life career wise.

    He is very happy with it, but will still leave in the next few years I believe and get into diesel mechanic type role. I believe hes like a engineering supervisor or something like that for the huge a$$ planes.
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    Hi,
    I went in to the RAAF as a direct entry in my chosen career (photography) as a kid of 18, got adult responsibilities, got corporal rank after 2 1/2 years, and qualified for Sergeant before I got out at age 24.
    Worked hard, played hard, and kept out of trouble.
    If you can work with the system, it will work with you (impossible to work against it)
    The experience catapulted me in to my next civilian job on a higher pay scale because of the adult wages in the RAAF.

    If you can't go that path, look for what job you want in life, and what training is offered to get it. The RAAF training in electronics, radio, computers etc will be world class, ditto for Army - go for heavy machinery, fitter/machinist electronics, radio etc, something that you have to train for.

    My advice would be to avoid the jobs that will see your skills plateau in a few years time such as driving, catering, clerical.
    Yes you will stay on lower wages while training, but that is the early stages of your life and use it to set your self up to enjoy a higher salary for the rest of your life.

    Them's my observations looking back, might be a bit dated, but hey, I will probably retire at the end of this year if I don't like the relocation that my employer is making, because I can chose whether to stay or go, and that is a very nice feeling.

    cheers
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    ^^^ still applies.
    Dave

    "In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."

    For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.

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    I am ex Australian Army and worked in RAAF movements at Richmond in the late 80's, while its probably changed a bit now, I enjoyed it and found the RAAF a lot more relaxed than the Army and met a lot of nice people.

    The Army sleeps under the stars
    The Navy navigates by the stars
    The RAAF chooses its hotels by the stars Classic

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    Quote Originally Posted by GS-ADI View Post
    Something I notice and really dont like,. is Rank seems to eat first when out and about,..
    Not round my end of the world they dont...

    But Im working with a good crew ATM.
    Dave

    "In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."

    For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.

    Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
    Tdi autoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
    Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)


    If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
    If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blknight.aus View Post
    the shorter list is whats right with them.
    I know this is a really old thread, but i had to laugh at this comment!

    It's true! (I should know i USED to be an ADGIE!)

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