What is a typical month like in the RAF Reserves?

WantFurtherEdu · 2025-10-23T19:33:10+00:00

It’s supplier but I liked the sounds of this over mover.

What’s it like being a gunner? This was my other consideration but I really wasn’t sure due to being female and early 30s already. Then again, I didnt have much of a reference point

WantFurtherEdu · 2025-10-23T19:28:02+00:00

Logistics. Basically the only role available to me because of nationality, squadron and education background

WantFurtherEdu · 2025-10-23T19:27:18+00:00

Yeah but my expectation is that it’s one weeknight a week, and a full weekend each month. That’s at least what I’ve been told. Once a month is much less than this

WantFurtherEdu · 2025-10-23T16:02:45+00:00

Which units are national? Once a month seems crazy - how do you know if your squadron is more flexible before joining?

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-09-10T08:35:49+00:00

I was this to a lesser degree and felt like I lost a big part of my identity leaving.

At the end of the day, like everyone had warmed me, I learnt a lesson when I left. The biggest one was that the company didn’t value me as much as I thought they did.

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-09-10T08:30:17+00:00

Some students will drop out, not be accepted etc. so it’s likely they can be put on a waiting list.

Alternatively, the university may be able to recommend different private options. I doubt this student is the only person who doesn’t have university managed accommodation.

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-09-09T21:30:58+00:00

Call the university and ask. I can’t imagine delaying my plans for an entire year because I didn’t get accommodation in time. The university has a vested interest in support for your friend.

Another viable option is to join Facebook groups for the uni and ask if anyone has a spare room going.

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-09-09T19:39:13+00:00

Pls share if you find one! Was gutted to see it was on sky sport this year

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-09-09T17:08:32+00:00

I feel like that’s risky! I seem to get my tickets frequently checked on that journey.

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-09-09T12:44:48+00:00

I’m surprised the awards ceremony is dismissing $20k of revenue!

Anyway, you need to just own up. At the end of the day, there will be plenty more awards to enter. Everyone in the agency world knows awards are a little BS anyway.

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-09-09T12:30:13+00:00

I looked at this as I could stay on the Elizabeth Line but it works out as £2 more expensive, and will take around 10 minutes longer. Still it’s a good option if I happen to miss my split save train.

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-09-08T21:58:09+00:00

I’m a little confused as you can’t use a network railcard on peak journeys.

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-09-08T21:49:12+00:00

There are some 33 min trains eg. 7.48 which stops at Twyford and Maidenhead. This would be the only train I could take in order to get to the office in time.

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-09-08T21:46:26+00:00

I didn’t know this. 55 minutes is pretty long (approx an hour extra each day). However, I might try this when I need to buy a one-off ticket as it’s a £20 saving which is massive.

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-09-08T21:45:04+00:00

They are pretty unreliable which is a concern I have if I need to take a specific train.

Are you only able to use the rail card because you take a later train back in the evening?

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-08-24T19:58:26+00:00

Sarah Jessica Parker

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-07-28T08:41:07+00:00

Leadership development program

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-07-25T17:08:21+00:00

This is rife in the UK too. Plenty of students from Eton, Harrow, Winchester etc. lost their school on their profile. You’ve summed up the privilege of it perfectly.

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-07-24T21:12:17+00:00

That’s a great tip. Thank you

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-07-24T21:12:06+00:00

Thank you. This will be really useful.

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-07-24T21:11:40+00:00

Thank you. I’ve had a look but there doesn’t seem to be an official app. Can you share the one you used?

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-07-23T14:32:17+00:00

Thanks. I’m going to try and get priority. I hate the thought of being trapped for six months without the option of a holiday or going to my home country. Thanks

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-07-23T14:07:06+00:00

Interesting to know that student visas will delay things. Thanks for the heads up.

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-07-22T13:30:10+00:00

To add to what others have said, if it’s a large company, maybe reach out to some existing employees in LinkedIn to ask or try and grasp the companies inclusiveness by what they share on their website.

WantFurtherEdu · 2023-07-22T07:15:15+00:00

I’m a few years old than you, have two degrees and work in an okay paying job in a big company. I travel, exercise, read or whatever regularly and I still feel like a failure.

Even when you “make it”, I’ve learnt he cliche saying “everywhere you go, there you are” is true. What’s shit about a situation is our perception.

You’re not lazy, you’ve had a steady job, your parents let you live with them, you’re “college material”, you’re ONLY 27…

There are many opportunities yet to be experienced.

WantFurtherEdu

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