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**jamie_gee** · 29-05-2010, 12:09

hello, im currently applying for bankruptcy as i lost my job and have debts im simply not able to pay, im looking to join the army and wondered if i would be eligable taking into account my financial situation? any advice would be hugely appreciated. thanks.

**Little_Lion_Man** · 29-05-2010, 12:13

No.

**jamie_gee** · 29-05-2010, 12:16

thanks.

**wet_blobby** · 29-05-2010, 12:26

Dont give up hope yet young thruster, one wannabee giving another advice doesn't paint the whole picture.

**cloudbuster** · 29-05-2010, 12:42

Is this part of a cunning plan?

The one where the MoD saves a mint by closing all ACIO, leaving Arrse to look after screening potential recruits?

Jamie, this is the internet, home of porn, & home to millions of sad, social-misfits.

Go ask at the Recruiting Office. Please.

**Little_Lion_Man** · 29-05-2010, 13:03

Ahem: http://www.army.mod.uk/join/terms/3734.aspx

**Mike_2817** · 29-05-2010, 13:31

Jamie, Did you seek advice from Citizens Advice at all? as applying for bankruptcy should be the very last thing you consider as it fucks up your life no end for years to come!

Just how much do you owe? as a payment plan agreed with your creditors should be the first thing you look at.

How about a family loan for example.

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/...t_index_ew.htm

Start sorting this out BEFORE you look at joining the Army, and show you are in control.

**RoofRat** · 29-05-2010, 15:24

Correct me if I am wrong,as I understand it,a declared bankrupt can't hold a current bank account,therefore it would be a problem being paid?

There are other,less corrosive alternatives,to bankrupcy as has been said already explore these first.

**AFA06** · 29-05-2010, 15:29

AGC SPS always has vacancies - you would be ideally suited to looking after my pay

**jamie_gee** · 29-05-2010, 15:39

i havnt been to the citizens advice bureau as of yet?.. i just felt applying for bankruptcy would be the best way to get me out of this mess, and start moving on with my life... i owe around £25.000. i was a tube driver for 6 years years, i was on a good salary 40k +, then i suddenly lost my job for accidently going through a red signal, it was a little harsh taking the circumstances into account. anyways, so basically now im screwed! iv always wanted to join the army after spending three years in the army cadets as a teenager, i just hope my finicial situation wont ruin my chances?