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What is it like in the army for a woman?

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ChirpyKez | 11:36 Fri 18th Jan 2008 | Jobs & Education
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Hello peeps.
I'm 29 and have just applied for the army - because I need something different in my life after being stuck in a dead-end job for 12 years!
I just wondered if anyone has any experience of what it is like? Is it like you see on the TV!? I have heard really good reports and feel I'm up for a challenge. Any advice would be great!
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I was a (male) S/Sgt in the RAMC and I can tell you it's a great career.
Do it, you'll love it, you get to travel the world, learn a trade, life skills, self discipline, get fit, make life long friends, earn a good salary and get a good pension.
Of course with Service life comes certain drawbacks like long periods away from home/family, however the pluses of Service life far far out-weigh the negatives
Go for it I served nine years and enjoyed every minute in fact I wish i had stayed in and done the full term however getting married changed my prioritys Good Luck !!!
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Thank-you. Knowing my luck it'll amount to nothing but I'm keeping my fingers-crossed as I really need something like this. I don't know how easy it is to get into but I think I'm a good catch!
Make sure you enlist in a regiment that will suit your needs. Its no good joining the catering corps if you want to be a musician. Likewise don't join the infantry if you prefer to learn a skill that will be some use when you come out, etc.
Pssssst
Catering Corps are now the Royal Logistic Corps and all women in Infantry Regiments are either AGC, RLC or RAMC
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I'm not entirely sure how it works - don't you have to do the initial 'soldier' training before eventually choosing which part you want to go into? I know there's tons to choose from, haven't really thought that far ahead yet though!
Ask your question here and see what response you get.
http://www.arrse.co.uk/

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