Hi All,
I have a couple of questions and hope there maybe others who have been in the same position who might offer some insight.
I am 41 years old and left the RN in 2011 having served 11 years. At the point of leaving I was an LET (WE) on PO ET course.
I have been self employed since leaving but miss the hands on nature of working in the mob.
I originally just asked in passing if rejoining was a possibility thinking it would be a no because of my age. But, to my suprise they said yes. I handed in all docs and records today and have to wait for an offer of employment.
They did say there was a possibility that I would have to go and do Phase 1 all over again as I have been out over 6 years. While I'm not worried about doing it as im still physically fit. But I'm interested it finding out the likelyhood of them making me haul my old arse over Dartmoor, learning how to tie a bowline, and learn marching with new joiners 25 years my junior. Some things you never forget.
I'm wondering if there are others who have rejoined who can give some insight as to what they had to do upon rejoining.
The other question is, if passing phase 1 or whatever I have to do. Do we start over from AB or is there a possibility I could regain my rate in a relatively short time. Again, I'm not concerned about it, it's being back in the RN that matters to me.
I hope some might be able to offer some insights and I will keep this thread updated when I found out exactly what I have to do as it may help others in the same situation.
Thanks
I have a couple of questions and hope there maybe others who have been in the same position who might offer some insight.
I am 41 years old and left the RN in 2011 having served 11 years. At the point of leaving I was an LET (WE) on PO ET course.
I have been self employed since leaving but miss the hands on nature of working in the mob.
I originally just asked in passing if rejoining was a possibility thinking it would be a no because of my age. But, to my suprise they said yes. I handed in all docs and records today and have to wait for an offer of employment.
They did say there was a possibility that I would have to go and do Phase 1 all over again as I have been out over 6 years. While I'm not worried about doing it as im still physically fit. But I'm interested it finding out the likelyhood of them making me haul my old arse over Dartmoor, learning how to tie a bowline, and learn marching with new joiners 25 years my junior. Some things you never forget.
I'm wondering if there are others who have rejoined who can give some insight as to what they had to do upon rejoining.
The other question is, if passing phase 1 or whatever I have to do. Do we start over from AB or is there a possibility I could regain my rate in a relatively short time. Again, I'm not concerned about it, it's being back in the RN that matters to me.
I hope some might be able to offer some insights and I will keep this thread updated when I found out exactly what I have to do as it may help others in the same situation.
Thanks