Is Joining the Military in 2024 Worth It? Find Out Now!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
- Is Joining the Military in 2024 Worth It? Find Out Now!
In this video, I'll break down the points suggested by my Instagram followers, giving you insights shared by many within the Armed Forces on why you should join.
The first big reason is financial stability. With a guaranteed salary that increases over time and subsidised accommodation (SLA or SFA), you can plan your finances with ease. For singles, living in SLA is a smart move and can leave you better off than 60% of the UK population in terms of disposable income. And if you have a family, SFA offers fantastic subsidies!
Speaking of money, don't let anyone tell you the pension is crap! It might have changed over time, but it's still an excellent pension scheme - non-contributory and rock-solid, regardless of stock market fluctuations.
Not to mention, the Armed Forces offer loads of allowances, bonuses, and benefits, like tour bonuses, help to buy schemes, and gym facilities. Plus, food is subsidised when you're on camp! And let me tell you, financial security during tough times, like the plague, is truly priceless!
Now, moving on to education and development. The military is one of the biggest employers of apprenticeships in the UK, offering a wide range of courses, many of which lead to official qualifications recognised in civilian life. You can even get financial support for specific courses or a uni degree, with Standard Learning Credits and Enhanced Learning Credits.
But it's not just about education; the Armed Forces provide tremendous sports and Adventure Training opportunities! Civvies pay thousands for some of these experiences, but you can access them almost freely. Representing the Army, Navy, or RAF at a pro level in sports is totally on the cards!
The next reason is all about travel and adventure! Depending on your job role, you could visit various countries, experience different cultures, and get paid for it! Sure, it's not always glamorous, but the experiences are life-changing and unforgettable.
Now, a word of advice: if you're not comfortable being away from home for extended periods, choose your unit carefully. And remember, being posted anywhere and deploying anywhere is part of the military lifestyle, so do your research!
To sum it up, the Armed Forces offer unique opportunities, an amazing community, and personal growth like nowhere else. I've met incredible people and made lifelong friends! Yes, there are challenges, and not everyone has a perfect experience, but doing your own research and speaking to people can help you make the right decision for you.
So, if you're young, seeking direction, or looking for an adventure, the Armed Forces could be your stepping stone to a fulfilling career and a financially secure future. Just remember, use your time wisely, and avoid spunking money on pointless stuff!
If this video has sparked your interest in joining, there are loads of job roles available, not just combat positions! From cyber to diver, there's something for everyone.
If you're considering the British Army and need a mentor, shoot me a DM or email, and I'd be thrilled to guide you!
To conclude, joining the UK Armed Forces can be life-changing, offering financial security, personal development, travel, adventure, and a strong sense of purpose. Remember to do your research, weigh the pros and cons, and make the right choice for your future!
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Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
1:02 Financial
5:53 Education
7:18 Sports and Adventure Training
8:56 Travel
11:17 Final Thoughts
14:44 Outro
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DISCLAIMER:
If you reach out to me to be mentored and go through with joining the British Army, I will ask if you are okay to be a part of the referral bonus scheme the British Army currently has running until 2025. This would see me be rewarded a taxable amount of £500 if you are successful and begin basic training.
The views and opinions expressed in this video are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the British Army or the Ministry of Defence.
I am not a professional financial advisor and this video is not financial advice. Please do your own research before making any decisions with your money and seek professional financial advice if need be.
Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
1:02 Financial
5:53 Education
7:18 Sports and Adventure Training
8:56 Travel
11:17 Final Thoughts
14:44 Outro
I’m trying to join infantry or something a little bit more hard than infantry but I don’t know where to get proper information about it
Brilliant video, this channel has been a godsend as I'm hoping to get into Sandhurst next year. Thanks much!
That's great to hear. Good luck with the AOSB.
Another great video. Everything was well presented and followed up. Keep up the good work mate.
Thanks, will do!
Fantastic video mate. I have only known about your instagram page for a short time but it has been nothing but great advice.
Love the mentoring plug just at the beginning especially since they have just released the mentoring incentive.
Wish it was for all the forces.
Cheers, appreciate it.
Another great video mate. All positives well presented - easy for people to forget when they have a bad day.
Cheers, appreciate it. It's important to cut through the negative noise that is constantly out there.
The reason you should join is that you can buy a house fairly quickly whilst serving.. rent it out whilst your cost of living is like £90 a month for accommodation whilst you pull £1100 extra a month for rent. Or if you want to live in a house pay £250 a month in some fairly okay areas of the country. There is no such thing as cost of living crisis to squaddies at them moment. Some guys are even in full 2-3 bed houses for £60 a month all bills included!!
Definitely a successful strategy for many and knowing what I know now, if I could do it all again, I would definitely do that.
However there is a cost of living crisis for at least some squaddies. Not a correct generalisation to suggest that there is not one for all serving personnel. There are squaddies who don't live in subsidised accommodation and are struggling to get by at the moment. And there are some who do live in cheap accommodation and are also struggling with the cost of living crisis at the moment. Some just aren't suffering as much as their civilian counterparts.
I look after young people and encouraged 2 of them to join up (RAF and Navy) because I think it is a great career. Unfortunately after 18 months and 2 years respectively they have now both given up in disgust due to the poor communication, wrong information and administrative incompetence of the recruiters. No wonder the forces are struggling to recruit.
That's unfortunate to hear and it's not a new issue either. I have heard many issues with the recruitment process. I can only hope that it's going to be reformed and/or improved.
Great videos honestly should be mandatory in Basic Training financial knowledge, could you do a video on self assessment tax return - so we can bypass the likes of Rift
Thanks for the comment. That is a topic I am looking into and will do a video on sometime in the future.
Really appreciate your videos I’m thinking about joining I just don’t know witch part to join
If you need any help then just reach out to me and I'll try and help you where I can.
Hi Savvy Squaddie, when I was in my wife and child were all treated by military medical staff while serving in Germany and in the UK. My son was born at RAF Wegburg (Germany). All military medical staff are fantastic and we (my family) received very high standards of care.
When I was posted in Tidworth, the medical centre off of camp was also for families. Healthcare is free after all in the UK and that benefit would be extended to when posted abroad. Could be wrong though, but not aware of dental extending to families.
Not really! The numbers show everything. Poor pensions, poor pay, poor prospects. Massive recruitment and retention issues for good reason. Poor morale, poor food. Shit Pension Cut 2x in a 10 year period.....not great.
It’s for dumb people, someone’s got to do it. I’d rather be a cleaner personally though…
@thesavvysquaddie is the golden handshake an one-time payment or added to annual salary each year?
It's a one time payment.
hi mate ive got aspergers and really wanna join the army when im 16 in a couple years do you know if i can? cheers
If you have Aspergers you would be perfect for the army.
You probably can’t, you can try medically contest it to show that you can still function to that of a “normal person”, they’re strict as fuck tho so you might not have any luck
The armed forces are and will continue to fall apart Ref: AFCAS. They need to heal and repair much of the neglect and issues caused by mismanagement over many years. The pension is Shit and I teach on this subject. It has been cut 2x inside of a ten year period meaning you work much longer for much less. Pension is poor when compared to before.
Please teach me on that too then. Would love to hear how it's shit. It's certainly not as good as the other previous scheme, but it's still much better than many other workplace pensions. A defined benefit pension is much better than a defined contribution, hence why they are so rare nowadays. Yes, the AFPS15 is not as good as it's predecessors but it is not a shit pension. Please change my mind but provide coherent fact based evidence in doing so.
Do you have to be a certain rank to be able to get a subsidised degree?
No there is no specific rank requirement. I do plan on doing an episode with an education officer to help explain it all in the future.
who would you be serving by joining the armed forces?
The Armed Forces are a public service. Part of service in the military is to others, to the public but also to yourself.
Would I advise people to join. There is a rather interesting question.
No I do not think I would.
My first advice would be to go to collage and get some training and re-education for something they like doing.
If they have nothing else in life and as a compleat last resort then sure.
Recruitment is a shambles phase 1 and most phase 2's are cut to the minimum.
Leadership is more about brownie point scoring and dicking people with mind numbing no thought tasks that has more an attitude of look busy Jesus is coming. To say leadership is poor is an understatement.
Trade qualifications seldom have civi recognition or very poor accreditation (see JSP 822) that only meets the service standard unless you are doing a degree or need professional registration.
Taking leave outside of block can be a lottery and more how the boss feels that day.
The up sides such as pay and pension are debatable given stagnation. But is ok given cost to live on camp. The pay is actually ok and if it is shit is more a subjective point of view.
AT is ok but not really a bonus as trying to get on AT course's can be a pain.
I could go on
As for if I would go back hell no
Exactly this. Shoot your shot, there are many, much better, jobs out there.
If you are struggling then apply, the mob will always be there.
Another great video and I was going to pass this onto my socials however the bleeps and language have devastated the well put together information. I know you might be trying to appeal to a certain audience but I'm unsure if it's helping. Please could you do this again without the language. So I could share it to a wider audience?
I swear like a trooper but in the right setting. Again great information keep up the good work 💪👍
Thanks for the comment and feedback.
I understand that the swearing will put some people off and I am aware of the detrimental effects that it does have on my videos in terms of advertising and promotion.
However, each one of my videos is scripted and I choose my words carefully. The swear words are in there intentionally and for good reason. As you said, it is to appeal to a certain audience but also, and more importantly, it is because that is who I am and when I created this brand, it was important for me to stay true to who I am and not reign it in so it would benefit me more with the algorithm etc.
I fully understand the negative effects that those words have on a small minority of people and the potential future opportunities that could come my way but I continue to do it anyway because being authentic is more important to me and the majority of my audience responds positively to that. They like that I am not a polished professional. They are able to relate more with my content and it also helps separate this brand from the official Armed Forces brands making me more authentic and human.
I genuinely appreciate your feedback and the constructive manner in which it was presented. I will keep your points in mind going forward but I will not be eradicating my future videos of swear words. I will also not be remaking this video I'm afraid.
These videos take days to edit and I am able to see from my analytics from the channel that spending hours again remaking this video to exclude certain words would not be worth my time due to it hitting the right audience and being well received overall. The message is there and the majority of people are able to look past the swearing and some even enjoy it and appreciate it.
I understand that is not the case for everyone and it is a shame you are unwilling to share this video to a wider audience as personally, I would argue, that the value in the content provided is more important then a few censored swear words.
You are a man of principles and I respect that but so am I and I stand by the principle of being authentic with this brand.
Thanks again for the feedback.
@@thesavvysquaddie totally understandable. I get what you are doing, and again, great work. I was just taken a little back as the bleeps were of a stronger nature and more frequent than usual.
Keep it up. I do regularly advise people to watch your video. They have great information that will help many in Service.
This all comes with the cavoite that you might get killed xD. But I want to join all the same as I I enjoy the kind of life the army provides. I just want to know can you join up at 26 years old?
Yep, you are still able to join at 26.
Some pretty pedestrian travel destinations :-) I went to Australia, New Zealand, The Bahamas, Bahrain, The British Virgin Islands, Ghana, The Turks and Caicos Islands, to name just a few.
Some right good spots there. Antarctica is definitely been the best trip for me.
Judging by the fact you can barley speak a full sentence in English you are perfect for the army
🤣🤣🤣 man that cracked me up, cheers dude.
No
If there was a real tour like Afghanistan again, the flooding of rejoins and recruits would be insane.
Dude we had recruitment and retention issues then too.
@gaz-3711 not like now. Raleigh is running at about 25%
@@James-mb3je could say two things there.
1) Recruitment given to private sector that are doing more to mess it up than actually helping after they gave it to Capita to do.
2) by design from politicians that are actively wanting to cut numbers again. (Kind of why the myth of job security in the forces is a thing)
@@gaz-3711 need I remind you that you countered the OP's recruitment comment with; it's been bad before. Now you are saying why it's bad now. On the surface these seem contradictory.
Is recruitment now worse than before?
As to the reasons 🤷♂️
Retention is a bigger problem, the annual outflow is ~6% greater than recruitment.
@@James-mb3je stating a fact that recruitment and retention were a problem during the time of Afghanistan and Iraqi. Meaning the argument of no ops is hardly one to make.
Furthering discussion on your point about Raleigh being under utilised that is a separate issue from OPs altogether and is hardly confusing.
All in all recruitment has not matched outflow for some time. They have had an almost constant deficit since 1999. Bar one year in 2009-2010.
researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-7930/CBP-7930.pdf
Judging by the grammar in the thumbnail, no, you shouldn't. The pros don't 'out way' the cons.
Haha, well, England is not everyone's best subject.
The food was better before it became pay as you dine.... I joined at 16 and while it taught me a lot I left quite early... the army is for some but not all.. in my opinion they shouldn't let under 18's join as you don't know enough about the world at that age.... still a huge amount of respect for the military and serving personnel regardless
expecting tax refund videos next ❤
They are on their way but it will be the new pension calculator video next.
My son will won't to join
NO.. What for put you life on the line for you country.. If you suffer mental problems through conflict.. You then leave the forces and are ignored how many squaddies are living rough.. Hero's to a man and woman.. Your better off being a illegal immigrant.. Fact.. 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴🇬🇧🏴
Between 100 and 400 was the pre pandemic estimate for veterans who were rough sleeping.
Wake up your just being used.
Unless you are self employed that will always be the case. Either the gov or some corp.
@@GarlicBreadBob ? The hell you on about.
@@GarlicBreadBob ah right so you are kind of slow. got it.
Well champ you keep reaching. One day when you are all grown up, you may just understand.
Joining the armed forces is a great choice for people who no self respect, enjoy living like an animal, like to be spoken down to, do remedial repetitive work, be let down regularly and have your life signed away for atleast 4 years. Other than that it's great. . . 😒
Remember once you join, you're in for 4 years. It's not easy to get out . . .
When was this and what service?
@@pooletrainboy not telling
@@namejeff5534 Is it personal experience or a friend of a friend?
@@pooletrainboy not telling, you sound federal
No. You don't want to be under the command of the EU.
UK isn't in the eu anymore
@@luphaestus Correct. However May did sign over the British army to the EU. Look it up.
Get off those conspiracy theories lol
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