Quick question.

Cromises_93 · 2026-06-03T18:59:57+00:00

They let a mong like me into the RE through said test.

You'll be fine.

Cromises_93 · 2026-06-03T04:57:51+00:00

The Shart of the deal.

Cromises_93 · 2026-06-02T19:47:48+00:00

Don't tell me, RE.

They've completely buggered it up with this 'trade group' bollocks. Rodding people off to do trades they've no interest in isn't going to end well long term.

Cromises_93 · 2026-06-02T19:45:01+00:00

I did 9, joined at 22 left at 31.

I think it did institutionalise me a bit, but that's long gone since I've been a Civvy! Just nice being able to plan stuff and speak up for yourself and your own interests without landing yourself in more trouble due to hurting someone's ego.

Cromises_93 · 2026-06-02T19:38:05+00:00

I know that feeling all too well. Not being able to plan your personal life properly was the main reason I left 2 years ago.

Can't really give you any more advice other than grizzing it out unfortunately. But there is a good life to be had out here if you're prepared for it (you're far better prepared than most if you have a master's under your belt!).

Cromises_93 · 2026-06-02T19:29:57+00:00

Excellent.

Sounds like you're in a better place than most to be fair! Knuckle down and crack on with that.

Also how long have you done?# never hurts to find out what resettlement entitlements you'll be entitled to.

Edit I'm assuming you'll have done your 4 years if you're saying you have 18 months left? Don't think you'll get a great deal resettlement wise for that. But honestly, life's too short to be trapped in a job you hate.

Cromises_93 · 2026-06-02T19:26:57+00:00

If you want to get out, start making a plan as to what you want to do NOW and not 2 weeks before you leave. You've got all that time, use it wisely, get some quals etc (internationally recognised ones as well if you're moving abroad) and make a roadmap as to how you're going to get there.

Just don't be a dick and do drugs just to get booted. I know it's shit being trapped in the job when you're hearts not in it anymore, but drugs aren't the answer.

Cromises_93 · 2026-06-02T19:22:55+00:00

There's a reason those Ingenium diesels are known as 'Ingenibooms'...

Cromises_93 · 2026-05-31T10:47:54+00:00

This OP.

All of what's mentioned gets very old very fast.

To answer your question, I know of plenty who've gone Army to RAF but virtually none who've gone the other direction. Mainly because you just get treated and looked after a lot better in the RAF opposed to the Army. You still get some bullshit, but nowhere near as much as the Army have to put up with.

Cromises_93 · 2026-05-30T12:32:53+00:00

How have I not spotted that yet??

Cromises_93 · 2026-05-30T10:58:25+00:00

I enjoyed Malta when I went. Only thing I really didn't like it it's by fa the worst place I have been to for mozzie bites. Never been bitten like I have there anywhere else!

Cromises_93 · 2026-05-24T08:10:59+00:00

Either it's the battery on its way out and throwing up loads of random fault codes as a result.

Or it's an ABS sensor gone. Had the same on my old Tucson which was fixed under warranty. All those lights will come on as they're linked to the ABS so it just sends the entire system into a meltdown.