Originally Posted by Cliffbase

Hi,

Im 42 and im looking to join the TA before the 43 year cut off.

No previous experience so forgive me if i don't know the jargon etc!

So daft questions if i may, but first a bit about me:

Started as an apprentice mechanic, qualified etc and eventually made the move to management. Ended up running a number of car dealerships for about 10 years looking after around 90 staff. In 2008 things were getting very tough, and i decided that it was time for me to work for myself.

Now i have my own business, Electrician, CCTV/Security specialist.

I stay reasonably fit and have been a Martial Arts Instructor for the last 15 years.

So in reality, amd i too old? it doesnt bother me that most around me would be younger.
Having visited the Army careers centre in Cambridge today, it seems that the 36 Signal Regiment is the closest to me - would i be of any use to them?

With my past, would it be worth me applying to start on the Officers Cadet training, or do i have ideas above my station?

any advice, insight etc appreciated, oh and feel free to abuse the new boy!

Thanks.

Just go in there and hong kong phoey the lot of them until they let you in....it'll help if you turn up wearing a headband with the Japanese characters for 'Who wants some?' written on it.....in blood.

Bloody 'ell, I just spotted the OLD GIT, rushed over here 'cause I thought I was needed..... oh well back to the J.D.

NPS Non Permanent Staff

Thanks Guys,
well spent Tues night with them, yes i was the oldest, but i was made to feel very welcome, & think i could make a contribution. Came back with 400 forms to fill in.
Will crack on again on Tues.....

Hi CliffBase,
I too am 42 and have already started the process with 36 Sig Sqdn in Colchester!! Nice bunch of lads there ( and lasses) must have bumped into you?

Hi Cent,
Not been there yet, done my BARB, Medical etc, got my selection day on the 11th, hope to see you after that!