It was a year from my last day of service on the 19th May this year. Havent regretted it one bit tbh... Joined up at 16 and 3 months, maybe i was right, maybe i was wrong... Did 6 years, and realised that it was just far too easy to stay in...
Pay was !!!!e, the lack of opportunities for any real advance etc etc..
Im now earning 20% more, with far more promotion prospects, not to mention im actually treated like a human being, with my own say, instead of just another number..
I think in general, people stay in because of the following.. 'Its too easy to stay in'.. It was an easy job, with an easy lifestyle, everythings there for you, your cramped little room, food.. You can go out, spend all your money in the first week, and not have to worry about not being able to live for the rest of the month..
How many servicemen actually have any savings?? Not many i know of...
Civvy Street > Military...
Sad to see, but its my feelings nowadays... The friends are the one good thing from it all... The social side is second to none.