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adam22 said:I passed my aptitude test and interview yesterday. I am still waiting for my second medical and the physical which I will have no problem with. I was informed that I can go to civilian school for the diploma I need and the military will pay for it. We have a school in my hometown that is offering the program so there are a lot of benefits to doing it outside the military.
Obviously you have no idea at all of what you are talking about. Yes, you will go to a civilian school, but it will most likely not be in your home town, unless you live in the town that the CF and school hold a contract.
adam22 said:Pros:
1. I get to live in my hometown and see my friends/family.
The CF will house you where they school you. You do not get to choose where you go to school.
adam22 said:2. I could live with my parents and save $50,000+ if I do well with my money. (The military not only pays for all my school and books, but they also pay me my starting salary while I go to school for the two years).
The CF will house you and you will have inspections, etc. You don't get to live with Mom.
adam22 said:3. I get a civilian recognized diploma, where as I have to do some kind of challenge if I get my diploma through the navy.
I have no idea where you get this idea from.
adam22 said:4. I get to go to a civilian school instead of a military one. (not a big deal to me, but still seems to be a bonus)
You will be housed by the CF and wear a CF uniform while in the school that they will send you to.
adam22 said:5. This is a big one. I was told that after I am done civilian school, (I do my basic training stuff during the summers) I get a boost in rank (to able seaman?), as well as a large boost in salary. This is what I am really wondering about, if anyone could clear this up, that would be great.
You get promotions after completing your complete Course and with "Time In Rank". Later, you will be promoted if you are merited.
adam22 said:Cons:
1. I have to wait a whole year to get into the civilian school and there is a small possibility I might not even get accepted.
Those are the breaks. In the meantime, you will go on BMQ and SQ.
Now this really makes it sound like you are only after the MONEY:
adam22 said:What I am really interested to know about is the boost in rank. I was told that after two years the boost in rank would give me a salary of $50,000. From what I have read on the Forces.ca website, it will take me a lot longer to get that rank and salary going the traditional way (through the military). If anyone has some advice I would like to hear it, I really do not know what route would be best to take. Thanks.
Doesn't sound promising to me.