Had a smashing super great time in the RAF and don't regret a thing. I definitely don't regret getting out, it was difficult at first, had to spend a lot of my own time re-educating myself but it's worked out. I work half the time I used to but earn twice the money I used to. The biggest difference is equality, you get judged for what you know and not by the badge on your arm.
Come on in, the water's great!