I have not yet applied to the RNZAF. They have not offered me a position.
I am trying to decide between two very different, but challenging careers (aviation (commercial or military) and academia). I am extremely passionate about both, hence the difficulty in deciding!
I would rather go into the force knowing that the 10 year commitment was concrete, than go in under the impression that it is possible to leave before that time. Why? Because I believe in calculating risk before taking action, not relying on blind faith (that I will love my career just as much in 10 years as I did on day one). I would have thought most military people think the same way.
This is a great place to ask the question as people here may have first hand experience of it. What I have gathered is that it is NOT an easy thing to do – my question has been answered, thankyou!
Dupre.