Hi
I'm 23 years old, graduated high school and have been the last 5 years. Joining the military is something that I've been thinking about more and more about over the years. The past year I've contemplated it a lot more seriously, though. Mostly because I haven't found a real career and don't think I am any closer than I was 5 years ago. I talk a lot to people around me, friends and coworkers, about possibly joining the CF. Most of them say the same thing: Do it. Almost everyone seems to feel it would be a very good move for me and I want to go through with it.
There's one thing that weighs on my mind though, constantly, every time I consider going through with it. It's the fear that I won't be accepted, that I will fail the test etc etc etc.... Now I'm a competent person, I'm intelligent. Haven't been in school for a while yet have brushed up on my math skills in preparation for my application. I have been working, supporting myself for 5 years, living in the real world. I'm very independent. Now I can go on and on pointing out things about myself and why I feel I am an excellent candidate for the CF. However, if I fail that test or if I'm not accepted I'll be very disappointed. I'm convinced that this life is right for me, I really want to do it. I can get into detail about why but I won't just yet. The thought of not being accepted scares me, tremendously. I can't not be accepted. And on top of that, I live close to a military base, have talked to soldiers work with several ladies who's husbands are in the military. And everyone I know says things like don't worry, you'll definitely be accepted etc etc. Yet I still have that feeling. And I will apply, very soon, but I want to do everything I possibly can to make sure that I am accepted.
Anyone.. ?
I'll read replies and respond tomorrow for sure.
Thanks
I'm 23 years old, graduated high school and have been the last 5 years. Joining the military is something that I've been thinking about more and more about over the years. The past year I've contemplated it a lot more seriously, though. Mostly because I haven't found a real career and don't think I am any closer than I was 5 years ago. I talk a lot to people around me, friends and coworkers, about possibly joining the CF. Most of them say the same thing: Do it. Almost everyone seems to feel it would be a very good move for me and I want to go through with it.
There's one thing that weighs on my mind though, constantly, every time I consider going through with it. It's the fear that I won't be accepted, that I will fail the test etc etc etc.... Now I'm a competent person, I'm intelligent. Haven't been in school for a while yet have brushed up on my math skills in preparation for my application. I have been working, supporting myself for 5 years, living in the real world. I'm very independent. Now I can go on and on pointing out things about myself and why I feel I am an excellent candidate for the CF. However, if I fail that test or if I'm not accepted I'll be very disappointed. I'm convinced that this life is right for me, I really want to do it. I can get into detail about why but I won't just yet. The thought of not being accepted scares me, tremendously. I can't not be accepted. And on top of that, I live close to a military base, have talked to soldiers work with several ladies who's husbands are in the military. And everyone I know says things like don't worry, you'll definitely be accepted etc etc. Yet I still have that feeling. And I will apply, very soon, but I want to do everything I possibly can to make sure that I am accepted.
Anyone.. ?
I'll read replies and respond tomorrow for sure.
Thanks