Originally Posted by
tl202
Hi all, I'm currently very conflicted on whether the time is right for me to apply for a WSOp position with the RAF and am wondering whether anyone on here could give their thoughts.
Essentially, I am 26 years old, torn between whether to apply now with the RAF or take 2 years working abroad. Up until recently, I had always planned to go to Canada on a temporary work visa for 2 years, return when I was 29, and apply with the RAF. Recently however, I have heard from several people that you are less likely to pass selection if you are closer to the maximum age restriction. If anyone on here had any insight on this I would be incredibly grateful? In an ideal world I would be able to do both but with age deadlines on both options I recognise this might not be possible.
One more query, I recall reading somewhere that if you pass stages of selection then your results stand for a year if you do not accept a position immediately. My reason for asking is that if I go through the selection process now, after applying for the visa I am interested in (which there is no guarantee of receiving), I can then make a more informed decision end of the year when I know for certain which paths are open to me.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Mate,
As one who turned left, rather than right, many years ago - take note. If you have the ability, you will probably get there. If you take the Canada option, you may find the WSOp may have been pulled when you get back. Be assured HMG will do what they want.
If you try WSOp first and it doesn't work out, Canada will still be there (providing Trump is controlled😁
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If I were you, I would put Canada into second place - 100mph. Believe me, I have been there - in more ways than one. Good luck with whatever choice you make - life normally works out, but as has been alluded to above - what if could come into play here in 25 years time.
All The Best,
TN.