Similar to many other in the recruiting phase, I have taken and passed all of the relevant tests and clearances one needs to in order to be on the waiting list for a PRNC and HMS Raleigh start/joining dates. I'm currently on the third month of waiting, and while slightly irritating was expected as my AFCO informed me up to a 12 month wait to obtain the date alone, and a possible 24 months between getting on the waiting list and setting foot inside HMS Raleigh.
So tabbing through with these lengths of waiting times my question is this, what are other people doing to fill the time whilst waiting for their dates? Specifically short term things as whilst I'm prepared for a 2 year wait, I've been advised to be ready in any month to receive my dates due to drop outs etc.
I am employed thankfully so I have a job to keep me fairly busy. And I train regularly, 5/7 days. Other than the usual "family/friends, xbox, reading, pets, work, training" what do others do to fill the time between being put on the waiting list and joining? Feeling a little stuck in rutt and looking for some variety in my usual routine over the coming months.
So tabbing through with these lengths of waiting times my question is this, what are other people doing to fill the time whilst waiting for their dates? Specifically short term things as whilst I'm prepared for a 2 year wait, I've been advised to be ready in any month to receive my dates due to drop outs etc.
I am employed thankfully so I have a job to keep me fairly busy. And I train regularly, 5/7 days. Other than the usual "family/friends, xbox, reading, pets, work, training" what do others do to fill the time between being put on the waiting list and joining? Feeling a little stuck in rutt and looking for some variety in my usual routine over the coming months.