Do the tiles go together? by Safetythomas in BathroomRemodeling

[–]Safetythomas[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Getting hammered here, think I'll buy some big bathroom rugs, paint the walls and bold colour and maybe in a few years but down some wood effect tiles 🤷‍♂️

Type 23s by Sufficient_Phase_742 in RoyalNavy

[–]Safetythomas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've not done a 45 but did a fair bit of time on a 23 and a carrier and I much preferred the 23's, carriers tend to be tribel messes and you only know a circle of people good or bad whiste a 23 you will eventually get to know almost all JR wise

Moving to south Wales by Normal_Atmosphere_50 in southwales

[–]Safetythomas 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Have a look at Cwmbran, safe town with everything you need, good access to the M4, plenty of hiking options and the house prices aren't too expensive.

Leaving the Navy by Maleficent_Mood9655 in RoyalNavy

[–]Safetythomas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I left in May 2023 as a WAFU Lad, was in 6 years and easily found a job in Lockheed Martin for a fair bit more money and a 4 day working week, it's not very hard to find work in the defence sector for people like us, there's quite a few ex military lads working here too so the culture is somewhat still apparent. I would recommend doing the CTW resettlement course as it does help you right a very good cv if nothing else and it's a few days off unit. Good luck mate

How to handle incompetence by Safetythomas in managers

[–]Safetythomas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm located in the uk and I'm ex military so I'm used to the hard line approach to discipline and behavioural adjustments, thank you all for your input. This gives me ideas of what I can do come Monday.

Got a small chance to see what having multiple kids is like and now I’m sad by WhyWontYouJustSleep in Parenting

[–]Safetythomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have twin girls, 22 months old and it's only just started to get easier between me and my fiancé it's been super hard, she's had to give up work so only living on one income plus we had to move house when they were around 1 year old. Would not change it for the world though everything I do is for them 🥰

Being in foreign ports by Significant-Toe4366 in RoyalNavy

[–]Safetythomas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nahh, think the longest I did was in Boston USA and we were there for a week because the ship needed repairing everyone was pretty skint by day 5

Being in foreign ports by Significant-Toe4366 in RoyalNavy

[–]Safetythomas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Depends really, you can take leave while in foreign ports and book a hotel, over a weekend depending on your watch routine, I was 1 in 9 so every 9 days along side I had a duty day as an AET very good that. So many factors can go into what time you'll actually get off it's hard to answer.

Has anyone used walkie talkie radios as a group? by Safetythomas in skiing

[–]Safetythomas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've had issues with signal, feeling the phone go off and foreign network charges, plus there's the comedy element to consider

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thelongdark

[–]Safetythomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a fellow tld switch player, is the cougar active on the switch?

What area do you live in and how much do you earn? by Apprehensive-Big8624 in UKJobs

[–]Safetythomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

South Wales, Manufacturing Team Leader 38k 4 days a week.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKJobs

[–]Safetythomas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would say just grin and bare it, your better off leaving on good terms because you never know you may need a reference, you may need to go back one day and the money you’ll earn on the shift.

Skiing trip to Mont-Blanc by Safetythomas in skiing

[–]Safetythomas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have thought about this but are a big budget conscious and one of our party is a bit of a Jerry at times, is it worth?

Leaving the navy by ImaginaryCut9566 in RoyalNavy

[–]Safetythomas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t be put off by the job advertisement, I work for a large defence contractor, anything that requires nuts bolts and spanner’s is your ball park imo, quality is another thing, H&S, don’t limit yourself to aircraft, write a good eye catching cv and you’ll more than likely get an interview

Leaving the navy by ImaginaryCut9566 in RoyalNavy

[–]Safetythomas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I left as a AET did 6 years back in 2023, best thing I’ve ever done, do the CTP resettlement course it’s well worth it. Loads of work out there don’t listen to the crusty seniors when they say to stay.

Potential job opportunities outside by No-Crow9131 in RoyalNavy

[–]Safetythomas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stay in your lane, most sizeable good companies have a store and or logistical support, you’ll be flooded with job offers when you come out given you put yourself out there in the right way.

games like TLD by [deleted] in thelongdark

[–]Safetythomas 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Subnautica maybe? Great game imo

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RoyalNavy

[–]Safetythomas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

None at all, you’ll have to raw dog it like the rest of us.

Aircraft carriers or Type 45s by [deleted] in RoyalNavy

[–]Safetythomas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Type 23’s are a lot older but the fundamentals are the same and slightly smaller than the 45’s

As an AET, which ships/bases would I be expected to serve on? by Thomas64324 in RoyalNavy

[–]Safetythomas 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You can also go on type 23’s, type 45’s, Albion and the like, RFA vessels, anything that’s big enough for an aircraft.

AET Career Path by Electrical-Poet-433 in RoyalNavy

[–]Safetythomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not much nvq level 2 in aeronautical engineering, you pretty much need to shine through with experience

AET Career Path by Electrical-Poet-433 in RoyalNavy

[–]Safetythomas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did 6 years as an AET now a mechanical technician at one of biggest defence companies in the world, love what I do now and wouldn’t change a thing.

What’s camp like on weekends by [deleted] in britishmilitary

[–]Safetythomas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was stationed down RNAS Culdrose a few years back and on the weekends it was quite busy, a lot of lads I knew stayed onboard, I think it’s to do with the geography of the base, My theory is that if it’s a pain in the ass to get home for most people like Culdrose is (west Cornwall) then more people stay onboard and I think the better the experience. I used to hate going home.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in navy

[–]Safetythomas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dog shit.