anyone have any experience in Canada's navy environment , im looking to hear the good things,the bad things,
good, bad, things. hey list what is bad or good to you.
thanks all
joining Canada's navy
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Chris
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Personally I have no experience with our Navy.
I have a cousin that was treated real well by our Navy, went right up through the ranks to commander of a frigit. He s now retired and works for a defence contractor.
Out of all our armed forces, the Navy is probably in the best shape, the Army has had its guts stripped out of it, the Air Force does not have enough planes, and little room for advancment, those who are flying, don't retire. So the pilot seats rarely come available. In most conflicts, we always provide Navel support, because we are able to.
The Navy would probably provide you with skills that are needed when you leave, especially if you have the education to make it to officer level.
I have a cousin that was treated real well by our Navy, went right up through the ranks to commander of a frigit. He s now retired and works for a defence contractor.
Out of all our armed forces, the Navy is probably in the best shape, the Army has had its guts stripped out of it, the Air Force does not have enough planes, and little room for advancment, those who are flying, don't retire. So the pilot seats rarely come available. In most conflicts, we always provide Navel support, because we are able to.
The Navy would probably provide you with skills that are needed when you leave, especially if you have the education to make it to officer level.
got a frirend who's dad who used to be a capten of the HMCS saskatchawan and used to get sweet postings, now works for DND and has an up comming posting in Japan, i'd say go for it...we have the top naval frigits in the world right now
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Needlefreak
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- Location: Jacksonville,Fl
First and foremost will you be going into the navy to become an officier or an enlisted person.(better an officier)
Another thing is if you want to work in a position or trade that will put you in a ship at sea, if so then you will find yourself away from home a lot.
And if you will be at sea then remain single in the begining years because it is too hard on a married couple especially if there are children and the wife is alone to take care of them.
Last but not least be prepared to wait for long periods of time between promotions and go and do the courses so you can be promoted because without them you will not get promoted.
Best of luck to you it is worth the trouble because when you get out if you have training in a field that you can use in your civilian life it will be easier to have a choice working for a good company or for yourself.
Now for the biggest kick in the butt is you just have get through all of this without having to go to war.
So when are you joining up ha ha..
Former Petty Officier 2nd class (reserve)
Stu2
Another thing is if you want to work in a position or trade that will put you in a ship at sea, if so then you will find yourself away from home a lot.
And if you will be at sea then remain single in the begining years because it is too hard on a married couple especially if there are children and the wife is alone to take care of them.
Last but not least be prepared to wait for long periods of time between promotions and go and do the courses so you can be promoted because without them you will not get promoted.
Best of luck to you it is worth the trouble because when you get out if you have training in a field that you can use in your civilian life it will be easier to have a choice working for a good company or for yourself.
Now for the biggest kick in the butt is you just have get through all of this without having to go to war.
So when are you joining up ha ha..
Former Petty Officier 2nd class (reserve)
Stu2