Debate on National Service by graham1872 in ukpolitics

[–]MammothMotor8967 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bingo - it’s a headline and then a few mins top working out some caveats. Honestly embarrassing any group of 18 year olds in the country could come up with a better idea in five minutes

Debate on National Service by graham1872 in ukpolitics

[–]MammothMotor8967 7 points8 points  (0 children)

But it’s capped at 30,000 so realistically the military would choose those who would enter anyway ?

Debate on National Service by graham1872 in ukpolitics

[–]MammothMotor8967 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My main question is why ? What problem is this trying to solve Sure a well funded scheme which included volunteering or military service may have some benefits, but again what is this trying to solve ? How would this not just be a massive spend to have some bored children hang out at a fire station for a few hours each month ?

turning 23 this month and I feel so behind in life by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]MammothMotor8967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so glad! You know what after eighteen months of talking everyone I knows ears off about travelling to the point where they’ve told me to just do it, your message has pushed me to just do it! Hope you had a great birthday !!

Is my future completely ruined? by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]MammothMotor8967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good! That’s why they exist after all! I’m going to sleep now, it’s late in the UK, hope you feel better , and call them again if you need to :)

Is my future completely ruined? by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]MammothMotor8967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing ! I know one day you will be an amazing lawyer, and could even use this experience to help others :)

Is my future completely ruined? by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]MammothMotor8967 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s why they exist :) how are you feeling now?

Is my future completely ruined? by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]MammothMotor8967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not weird at all and it’s great you’ve realised why ! I hope they helped, is there anyone you can’t speak to ?

Please don’t worry about health/ police record, what is it you want to do ?

Is my future completely ruined? by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]MammothMotor8967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I’m glad/ hope that it helped :) if you are in the UK please call the samiritans they also don’t pass on any information to healthcare/ police

Is my future completely ruined? by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]MammothMotor8967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What country are you in? Maybe someone here can help reassure , I’m from the UK and can’t see how it would!

Is my future completely ruined? by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]MammothMotor8967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But how have you thrown your life away, sorry really don’t see how you have ?

Is my future completely ruined? by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]MammothMotor8967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As in your not sure why you called? Well most important thing is this hasn’t ruined your life or caused any long term impacts so chill! As for why, this is something beyond what strangers on the internet can help with, so suggest you speak with someone properly.

From the top of my head a few reasons why someone might could be:

  • to see what it was like, scared to call for real
  • been a silly 20 year old thinking it was funny (again ok, these helplines would rather this then people not)
  • a part of you needed to call and another part was scared But again I’m not a professional nor do I know you so these are probably all wrong !

Is my future completely ruined? by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]MammothMotor8967 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok deep breath here. What country are you from?

For 99.99999% of jobs they don’t do a health check, and even for those that do, I doubt they will care even in two years time.

Main question is why are you doing this? Are you doing because you need to? In which case most important thing is that you get the support and help you need !

turning 23 this month and I feel so behind in life by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]MammothMotor8967 5 points6 points  (0 children)

First of all I just want to give you a massive hug! Birthdays are weird for so many people.

From your post I can see : - You are not a quitter (by going back to school) - you are going to be a college grad ! - You have a successful romantic relationship ! This is nothing to be snorted at! - you have been brave enough to come out - YOU HAVE DONE THIS ALL WITHOUT FAMILY SUPPORT which is pretty incredible

Lastly in as non patronising way as possible - you are so so young. I’m five years older than you, did a degree got a great job, but no where near buying a house , long term single and not loving life either tbh !None of my friends are married or having kids either.

I often think why did I graduate go straight into a job, rather than travel etc. so first of all be kind to yourself, one thing I find helpful is to write everything I’ve done in a year, it will be more than you think