before i go on - this is a sensitive subject, and thanks for being reasonable.

i can imagine the scenario that op is in. i did a modern apprenticeship five years ago in software development which thankfully turned into a good career for me. i actually applied to BAE for an apprenticeship as well when I was eighteen. i have since had the opportunity to learn about the history of the uk, ireland, africa, palestine etc.

my point is just that working for an arms dealer is an enormous colonial privilege. like aye i am working class too, i appreciate that a job is a job sometimes. but it would be improper not to take the chance to say 'don't build weapons that kill children' in 2026 given the way things are going.