8, UK need career advice
07-09-2016, 04:55 AM
There are varying degrees of colour blindness, if this is something of which you were previously unaware have you questioned it? Force them to be specific as to the severity of your condition.
Don't give up. There are other jobs you can do in the Army if you are colour blind, have you discussed your available options with a recruiter?
If it's any consolation I joined the army with similar goals as you, and the job I have now is totally different to what I did whilst serving. I don't need that particular skill set any more. Life will sweep you along and different opportunities will become available, it's not possible to foresee them now, the plan will change. I think lots of guys join the military with similar ideals, whether they still hold true after 5-10 years service is debatable. Your perspective will change.
Lots of employers value military service regardless of your actual technical skill set. Guys that I served with or worked with after I left have also left and gone on to do various things in various industries that could never have been planned, the following spring to mind:
Broadcasting
Formula 1
Rolls Royce
Jaguar/Land Rover
Private Security
Maritime Security
IT
Project Management
Finance
Police
Fire Service
Paramedic
Teaching
Hospitality
Events Management
Driving Instructor
Facilities Management
Consultancy
Linguist - this is a great option for someone who is colour blind. Learn arabic and it opens up a load of highly paid jobs in the Middle East. You could be retired by 40.
And a shitload more...
Don't focus on what you can't do, focus on what you can do.
Another thing to bear in mind is that your pay in the army is all yours, accommodation is free, you won't have much in the way of outgoings, and you will have to serve out a 4 year minimum contract before you can leave, so if you are sensible with your money you can use that time to save up a good amount of capital and research business ideas or other areas in which to train when you leave.
Another thing to consider is that you might love the lifestyle and stay a lot longer than 4 years, I did 8.5 years and got promoted a couple of times which opened up management and team leader options when I left.
Out with the career aspect you will also have opportunities to see places, do things, and meet people that you never would as a civilian. Some of it can be shitty but this toughens you up and shapes you as a man (which is why lots of employers value military experience regardless of trade - the military put you under pressure and develop leaders), but some of it is also cool as fuck.
It sounds like you could use some options at the moment so why not have a chat with your local army recruiter and see what is available to you. PM me if you want to discuss your available options and I'll advise where I can.
You are in a unique position because you have the knowledge of the forum to draw on and bounce ideas off along the way. Don't underestimate the value of that.
Don't give up. There are other jobs you can do in the Army if you are colour blind, have you discussed your available options with a recruiter?
If it's any consolation I joined the army with similar goals as you, and the job I have now is totally different to what I did whilst serving. I don't need that particular skill set any more. Life will sweep you along and different opportunities will become available, it's not possible to foresee them now, the plan will change. I think lots of guys join the military with similar ideals, whether they still hold true after 5-10 years service is debatable. Your perspective will change.
Lots of employers value military service regardless of your actual technical skill set. Guys that I served with or worked with after I left have also left and gone on to do various things in various industries that could never have been planned, the following spring to mind:
Broadcasting
Formula 1
Rolls Royce
Jaguar/Land Rover
Private Security
Maritime Security
IT
Project Management
Finance
Police
Fire Service
Paramedic
Teaching
Hospitality
Events Management
Driving Instructor
Facilities Management
Consultancy
Linguist - this is a great option for someone who is colour blind. Learn arabic and it opens up a load of highly paid jobs in the Middle East. You could be retired by 40.
And a shitload more...
Don't focus on what you can't do, focus on what you can do.
Another thing to bear in mind is that your pay in the army is all yours, accommodation is free, you won't have much in the way of outgoings, and you will have to serve out a 4 year minimum contract before you can leave, so if you are sensible with your money you can use that time to save up a good amount of capital and research business ideas or other areas in which to train when you leave.
Another thing to consider is that you might love the lifestyle and stay a lot longer than 4 years, I did 8.5 years and got promoted a couple of times which opened up management and team leader options when I left.
Out with the career aspect you will also have opportunities to see places, do things, and meet people that you never would as a civilian. Some of it can be shitty but this toughens you up and shapes you as a man (which is why lots of employers value military experience regardless of trade - the military put you under pressure and develop leaders), but some of it is also cool as fuck.
It sounds like you could use some options at the moment so why not have a chat with your local army recruiter and see what is available to you. PM me if you want to discuss your available options and I'll advise where I can.
You are in a unique position because you have the knowledge of the forum to draw on and bounce ideas off along the way. Don't underestimate the value of that.