Her Majestys Armed Forces

A typical day at work was during training. It would be getting up at 6am showering getting ready for morning inspection and parade. Attending classes to learn all necessary medical knowledge. After classes it would then be off to PT then once that had finished off to scoff, out of kit. Finally chill out, revise, go to the naffi or bar, etc.

I learned alot about the Army in general, a great amount of medical knowledge, transferable skills and how to be a good soldier.

I believe the Army is well ran, however i do still believe it has its downfalls and some very bad points which i suffered during my time in the Armed Forces. The trouble sometimes is ranks communicate together which makes it difficult when you have a geniuine problem and have the army finds out in a split second. I also believe that there can be quite a bit of unfair un necessary treatment.

I worked with a few people that were a nightmare, however in general it is a good experience. Having to live together 24/7 and work together you would think would take its toll but its such a good experience to make friends for life. Everyone is in the same boat so it makes it feel better and its also the laughs and the tears you share together what makes the army what it is i believe. I have met some of the most amazing people from all walks of life when i joined the Army. Its a very good way of interacting and gaining confidence.

The hardest part of the job for me was my final exercise in Phase two training. I struggled on a couple of things when learning a routine to stick to however friends and staff got me through it and i can say there is a good support network out there sometimes. I found tabbing difficult at first however everything else was good just exhausting after a while when you dont feel like you have rest.

The most enjoyable part for me was the exercises going out and crawling through the mud and getting my hands dirty and carrying out final attacks. I enjoyed the thrill of doing this, however not all of exercise is so great. I also really enjoyed the PT, including tabbing when i got better because i was a professional runner before i joined the Army and this benefited me in the Army as i was chosen to represent the army and my corps in the cross country trials.

A standard day as a corporal would consist of basic man management whether in camp or in the field organisation is a big part in my job role.

In the last 8 years i have picked up and passed on a number of skills ranging from engineering to teaching and fault finding from weapon systems to communication radios.

As a close unit co workers gel together and hold a strong bond.

The most enjoyable part of my job is the job satisfaction and the high level of morale between comrades i put a lot of pride and effort in to my work and like to see positive results.

The Armed Forces is a very pro active governmental team. A typical day at work would be to always be on time with a very good work environment with all stages of ranks being involved with each other.
The army enforces man management so it can be able to work productively and discipline.
The hardest part of the job would be when we deployed around the world with a lot or no notice at all.
I enjoyed all aspects of the job from when i was a trooper/private to when i was a sergeant after the 20 years of service.

The army has aproached a 'Just a number attitude'. They are so driven on recruitment. They no longer care about retention. This attitude rolls downhill, creating toxic environments and unnecessary stress. 

Unofficial promotion freezes due to civilians over promoting. Hard work is not recognised, or rewarded. There is 1000 policy's on punishment. But 0 on reward.

Overall, the benefits are amazing. Amazing opportunities to travel and gain skills. ( Mostly not transferable ) .

After basic training that involved learning how to look after yourself, fire various weapons, how to march as a platoon, work as an individual or as a team you join your regiment. There you carry out all you learned as a junior soldier but you are expected to get it right. Good opportunities to travel, great sport and social aspects.

I have had a varied career within in the Military from commanding men on the frontline to delivering Stabilisation projects in the 3rd world. I have life experience that I don't think would find anywhere else in the world. From being reconnaissance to sniper and on to managing men all over the world in Hostile environment's.

start at 8 in the morning
learned many skills
got a diploma in management and leadership 
i was educated through the army education center
co workers fantastic
hardest part going on tours
you were part of a big family

Its a place where you will be taught self discipline, and how to treat and respect others. you learn a lot whilst being here and id highly recommend it as a job to others.

I have been in this service for over 26 years and i have enjoyed 90% of it. I enjoy working on the premise of WORK HARD PLAY HARD.

Good people
to follow rules
Good management
Nice people
Strenuous
Good laugh
Nice Uniform
Hard deadlines
Miss home
Good colleagues
Long travelling
Working together

Working at Her Majesty's Armed Forces: company overview and reviews

Her Majesty's Armed Forces

Her Majesty's Armed Forces ratings

Salary satisfaction

Job seeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected

Working at Her Majesty&#39;s Armed Forces: company overview and reviews

Her Majesty's Armed Forces

Her Majesty&#39;s Armed Forces ratings

Salary satisfaction

Working at Her Majesty's Armed Forces: company overview and reviews

Her Majesty's Armed Forces ratings