mikko said:
Just unsure why my afco told me the navy's policy had just changed and now wouldnt grant any waivers for any unspent convictions. Judging for your responses this appears to be a load of bull and it's just my local careers office that have decided this
I'm not looking for sympathy, but I wouldn't be so p*ssed off if they hadn't told me from day 1 that I wouldn't have any problem getting one!
Quit your crying, you decided to break the law, live with it.
As has been explained to you, the influx of Recruits, enquiries etc has mushroomed due to the latest economic downturn. This means the Navy and other employers can pick and choose who they Recruit.
Rather than in leaner Recruitment times, ie when other employment is available to sway potential recruits away from a career in the Armed Forces. This means if you have a conviction and another lad/lass with the same qualifications, abilities etc as you doesn't, then he/she will get the job.
Simples.