Author Topic: Old"er" woman just starting out... (Read 20150 times)

ballz · « **Reply #25 on:** December 13, 2009, 02:28:46 »

Quote from: TFLY on December 12, 2009, 19:55:40

Ballz - Great words of wisdom (you must have kids) I sometimes forget that my "time" as a busy mom will probably help me in this task!

Let me first say I am flattered that you think I must have kids.

Next, I'll tell you I'm 20 yrs old and the mere thought of having kids terrifies me, much more than BMOQ ever did. I can only imagine, from my own hatred of all things involving housework and cleaning, and the cleaning and scrubbing I did in BMOQ, how hard it must be to be a housewife. I *almost* feel bad for all the mothering my mom had to do because of me, and I just know that if all kids are like me, 1 kid deserves a medal, 3 deserves a VC.

FastEddy · « **Reply #26 on:** December 13, 2009, 05:55:50 »

Quote from: TFLY on December 12, 2009, 22:02:34

Funny guy!

Yeah !, but he's usually on the money.

Well you've received tons of good advice and encouragement.

But the most important thing to consider and do, is remember,

IT IS BETTER TO JOIN AND LOOSE THAN NEVER TO HAVE TRIED AT ALL.

Join, if you make it GREAT !
If you don't its still GREAT !
If you've gave it your best GREAT !
If you've followed your Dream GREAT !

So Good Luck, You'll make it.

Cheers.

TFLY · « **Reply #27 on:** December 13, 2009, 08:28:07 »

Thanks again guys.

I think I have found an amazing support system here and I haven't even started. And people wonder why I want to join the Canadian Forces! Please!! You have your really mature young people with such great advice you would think he had much more world knowledge than one should expect from a 20 year old (really??? only 20 Ballz??) You have your funny guys that help break up any tension there MIGHT be, you have the extremely motivating, story telling guys (oh, and GALS) that have the perfect story for the situation and then you have the the Canadian Forces. Need I say more???

I'm not saying I'm sure I won't find faults at times, but I'm just going to ride this wave and enjoy every step of it!

PS, anyone watch "Basic Up"? How close to reality is it?

Baden Guy · « **Reply #28 on:** December 13, 2009, 10:37:24 »

Quote from: Celticgirl on December 12, 2009, 19:35:31

So as for your own goals of joining, I would say just keep building your strength and endurance, and when YOU feel ready, then just go for it. If for some reason, you cannot finish the course, don't give up. Lots of people VR or are recoursed and end up being successful at a later time. For me, I will have completed a full 22 weeks of basic training when I graduate this week. But being able to become a member of this awesome team has been worth every painful minute of it.

Good luck to you on your journey!

Congrats to you Celtic Girl.

I like many on this site have followed your journey to reach your goals.
It's been a long struggle but you have shown the "intestinal fortitude" to hang in there and do the hardest part, take a set back and keep keeping on.

BZ

Celticgirl · « **Reply #29 on:** December 13, 2009, 10:47:05 »

Quote from: Baden Guy on December 13, 2009, 10:37:24

Congrats to you Celtic Girl. I like many on this site have followed your journey to reach your goals.
It's been a long struggle but you have shown the "intestinal fortitude" to hang in there and do the hardest part, take a set back and keep keeping on.

BZ

Thank you, BG. The reality has not sunk in yet. Maybe it will on Thursday. LOL Cheers!

Antoine · « **Reply #30 on:** December 13, 2009, 20:41:19 »

All of you, older recruits doing BM(O)Q or done with it, are a great inspiration for us, older applicants.

Best Wishes to all of you and have a great Holiday season.

zybot · « **Reply #31 on:** December 13, 2009, 21:43:26 »

Hey I just turned 39 and I`m going for this. My only question is whether I should go Reg or Res. (I`m handing in my Application in January.) And with my choices not being available until April, I probably won`t get to BMOQ until I`m 40.

Antoine · « **Reply #32 on:** December 13, 2009, 22:09:40 »

Sorry for my

but If there is no civilian jobs that you are passionated about, or no civilian job in which your career is well engaged, why not switching for a full time career in the regular forces, specially if the trade of main interest is only offered by the regular forces.

However, take it with a grain of salt, I am not a career manager, just an ordinary citizen.

Keep us posted.

Cheers,

ivan the tolerable · « **Reply #33 on:** December 13, 2009, 22:46:45 »

Now Tess, you can't behave here like you can over at the British Army Rumour Service! (BTW, M-D-N's back!)

And I want to second all the appreciation given to the cooks here!

Their's is undeniably the hardest training in the Armed Forces.

Because it certainly seems like no one's passed the course yet!

I joke! Don't hate me!

4Feathers · « **Reply #34 on:** December 14, 2009, 14:03:36 »

Quote from: Celticgirl on December 12, 2009, 19:35:31

I'm 38 and about to graduate from basic training this coming week.

Congrats CG, that took a lot of determination.

Jim Seggie · « **Reply #35 on:** December 14, 2009, 15:07:56 »

Congratulations to anyone who completes BMQ, but especially those who are considered "old" . Keep it up. No matter what your rank is, the younger ones tend to look up to you.

TFLY · « **Reply #36 on:** December 14, 2009, 20:43:09 »

Great stuff to remember here! kind of like when I went to college I kind of looked up to a class mate that was about 15 years older then me. She seemed to have so much life experience!

You know, there is an old adage that says "you're only as old as you feel" Well, hopefully soon I'll feel my age, then gratuate to feeling younger. lol

Loachman · « **Reply #37 on:** December 14, 2009, 21:05:58 »

Quote from: TFLY on December 14, 2009, 20:43:09

You know, there is an old adage that says "you're only as old as you feel"

I prefer the Groucho Marx version: A man is as old as the woman he feels.

Crusty Old Timer · « **Reply #38 on:** December 15, 2009, 01:38:32 »

Best of luck on your journey, TFLY.

I started the process in June of this year. I have passed all the stages so far...reference check, interview, both medicals, CFAT, and the Fitness Test. Now just waiting for the good word from Ottawa and I could be on BMQ as soon as January.

Like you, I had my doubts about getting in, and the uncertainty of being taken seriously at my age. The recruiters, other members, and the good people on this board set me straight. If you are willing to give it your best, it seems age is just another number. Since I got serious about applying, I've been running, doing pushups and situps, and working the weights more in the last six months than I had in the last six years.

I feel like I am in the best shape I've been in, in over a decade. And I was in good shape before. We'll see if the CF will take an old dog like me...I'm 43.

TFLY · « **Reply #39 on:** December 15, 2009, 07:11:17 »

Great to hear "Crusty" I am still waiting to get a call to proceed. So no tests or medicals or interviews yet. But that's ok, it gives me more time to get fit. I need it.

Celticgirl · « **Reply #40 on:** December 22, 2009, 07:35:02 »

Quote from: 4Feathers on December 14, 2009, 14:03:36

Congrats CG, that took a lot of determination.

Determination, lots of hard work, and the support of my loved ones (my hubby especially) got me through it.

Celticgirl · « **Reply #41 on:** December 22, 2009, 07:52:35 »

Quote from: zybot on December 13, 2009, 21:43:26

Hey I just turned 39 and I`m going for this. My only question is whether I should go Reg or Res. (I`m handing in my Application in January.) And with my choices not being available until April, I probably won`t get to BMOQ until I`m 40.

You have to consider what is best for you in your situation, Zybot. I started out reg force and was slapped with a custody bid from my ex in the early weeks of basic training, so I fairly quickly determined that I needed to rethink the whole reg vs. res thing. I am now a reservist in a completely different trade than what I started out as, but I will have physical custody of my daughter again at the end of this school year after my 3s are done, so I have no regrets about my change of heart. Family comes first for me. Also, my husband has said that he will support me if I want to switch back to reg F when our girls are older (and I probably will, at least for a while) and if I want to switch trades at some point (I guess I will see how much I like the one I am in and what options there are

).

There are positives and negatives to both components, so just take inventory and figure out which suits you best at this time. You can always CT later if your circumstances change. I know tons of people who have done both reg and res over the course of their careers. Ultimately, we are all on the same team doing the same jobs.

Baden Guy · « **Reply #42 on:** December 22, 2009, 08:07:33 »

Congrats on a year of accomplishment "Mrs.Celtic Girl."

zybot · « **Reply #43 on:** December 22, 2009, 22:15:08 »

Quote from: Celticgirl on December 22, 2009, 07:52:35

You have to consider what is best for you in your situation, Zybot. I started out reg force and was slapped with a custody bid from my ex in the early weeks of basic training, so I fairly quickly determined that I needed to rethink the whole reg vs. res thing. I am now a reservist in a completely different trade than what I started out as, but I will have physical custody of my daughter again at the end of this school year after my 3s are done, so I have no regrets about my change of heart. Family comes first for me. Also, my husband has said that he will support me if I want to switch back to reg F when our girls are older (and I probably will, at least for a while) and if I want to switch trades at some point (I guess I will see how much I like the one I am in and what options there are ).

There are positives and negatives to both components, so just take inventory and figure out which suits you best at this time. You can always CT later if your circumstances change. I know tons of people who have done both reg and res over the course of their careers. Ultimately, we are all on the same team doing the same jobs.

Thanks for the info CG

I have decided to go Res force due to my personal situation. When I discussed this with my better half, we both went over the information and decided that Res would be the best for the both of us.

Having a reserve Naval base within walking distance from where I live and an Army base about 30 minutes away by car, I figure that the reserves are the best choice for me. At least, for now. I plan to hand in my application in January and hope for something afterwards.

Celticgirl · « **Reply #44 on:** December 23, 2009, 08:23:08 »

Good luck, Zybot! I'm sure you will make the right choice for you and your family. Cheers!

BYT Driver · « **Reply #45 on:** December 23, 2009, 19:43:06 »

First off, my congratulations to all who have passed BM(O)Q this year. IIRC, my basic in Cornwallis was no cake walk!

Secondly, IF you think it's going to be tough, it probably will be. You are only as young as you feel or want to be! Years ago, there was no online source of info about recruit school, you just went with all the fears to go with it. Nowadays, you have this site to qualm or heighten your fears. If you take everything they throw at you with an ease of nature and say what's next, it'll be an easier walk...or run in some cases.

When I went thru POET at 42 (I already had 22 years in!) there a a 49 yr old guy just off his BMQ. He and I were usually at the front of the runners on PT. It's not how tough you think it will be, it how your head wraps around it. Like in the old days of Petawawa, put you head down and just do it! You'll be proud of yourself when you cross the finish line looking back and saying "HOLY F&*%, I DID IT!!!"
I've seen old 19 yr olds and young 45 yr olds.
I wish you all good luck and a Merry Christmas

TFLY · « **Reply #46 on:** December 27, 2009, 15:18:07 »

Thanks BYT Driver, I agree totally. Everytime I work out and find it too much and say "I'm never going to get through basic" I scold myself and say "whatever you think you're right" so then I quickly change it to "this is too easy and basic will be a breeze" Maybe I'll find a happy medium in there and do just fine!

Merry Christmas all!

armygirlangie · « **Reply #47 on:** December 28, 2009, 03:08:45 »

Hello, first time to post. I understand as I am 46, and I am starting recruit school as an RMS Clerk in borden on Jan 11, 2010.

armychick2009 · « **Reply #48 on:** December 28, 2009, 11:10:43 »

Back in June when I went to do my first timed run, to see where I was at? I thought to myself, "Am I insane?" I was 100 pounds overweight... but, had I quit that day, I wouldn't be where I am today. Almost 50 pounds lighter! I'm also stronger and determined.... don't let one day of working out, bring ya down. Just get out and take things one workout at a time. Talk positive to yourself... and, don't be your own worst enemy!

Grimaldus · « **Reply #49 on:** December 29, 2009, 14:03:27 »

TFLY
Anytime you feel sorry for yourself because you're older than the other recruits, slower,more out of shape,Take longer to heal- look at your children and believe that all the pain and suffering you are going through means the world will be a better place for your kids.

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