Hi,
I'm currently 1.5 years waiting into joining the RN CIS branch, with a possible date of next august but nothing confirmed.
Anyway recently I've been getting quite deep in thought about what I'm going to be signing up for and if it's right for me now. I've developed quite a passion for fitness since applying for the RN which has got stronger and stronger.
I now worry that within the RN there isn't going to be much opportunity to maintain a high level of fitness etc, I mean no doubt it is quite difficult once onboard a ship. I also worry about the lack of excitement within the branch I've chosen.
I am aware the RM is a complete change of lifestyle to the RN and is fitness at its most extreme. But I can imagine it to be highly rewarding too and lots of opportunity for adventure and training.
My main worry is attempting the RM and failing due to injury or such and losing my job.
Anyway a few qs:
When in the RN is there any possiblity of attempting to join the RM
How many people fail RM training due to injury
Will I have to redo all my tests that I've passéd for the RN eg rt, medical etc..no problem just wondering
What standard of fitness is recommended before even attempting to join? I mean I could do the RM pjft but should I be running 5,10 milers etc?
Do you pull fitter birds in the RM?
Job prospects after - must be considered these days. How employable is a marine after your career? How employable is a RN CIS Rating? Even if say you'd be in for 10 years in either trade.
Any answers and opinions greatly appreciated
I'm currently 1.5 years waiting into joining the RN CIS branch, with a possible date of next august but nothing confirmed.
Anyway recently I've been getting quite deep in thought about what I'm going to be signing up for and if it's right for me now. I've developed quite a passion for fitness since applying for the RN which has got stronger and stronger.
I now worry that within the RN there isn't going to be much opportunity to maintain a high level of fitness etc, I mean no doubt it is quite difficult once onboard a ship. I also worry about the lack of excitement within the branch I've chosen.
I am aware the RM is a complete change of lifestyle to the RN and is fitness at its most extreme. But I can imagine it to be highly rewarding too and lots of opportunity for adventure and training.
My main worry is attempting the RM and failing due to injury or such and losing my job.
Anyway a few qs:
When in the RN is there any possiblity of attempting to join the RM
How many people fail RM training due to injury
Will I have to redo all my tests that I've passéd for the RN eg rt, medical etc..no problem just wondering
What standard of fitness is recommended before even attempting to join? I mean I could do the RM pjft but should I be running 5,10 milers etc?
Do you pull fitter birds in the RM?
Job prospects after - must be considered these days. How employable is a marine after your career? How employable is a RN CIS Rating? Even if say you'd be in for 10 years in either trade.
Any answers and opinions greatly appreciated