Scotland, labourer groundsman, Leaving the forces crash course

[grumpydavesmith]

Hi mate. I was 34 when I did the Kingswood course after 14 yrs in the army! Got the first job I applied for was supervisor within a year. Applied for another job and got that. Now supervisor there too!! My age to be honest has not hindered me one bit!! Work hard and anything is possible! Ill never be the "best or fastest" climber but I have other skills that more than make up for it!!

 

 

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[armybloke]

Good luck mate, ex-army (31 years) and in the business. Anything is possible if you want it bad enough. Everyone knows as an ex-squaddie that you are hardworking, don't moan and remain flexible. Oh and you don't care about the weather cos your skin's waterproof and you know you'll get your scran when you get home!

[Jarv5116]

Cheers for the advice lads.

Its good to know there is a few other squaddies out there doing the job.

[Fordy]

I did my course with Richard and Andy they are top. It's a really well run course. I was lucky I left the army on the 27th of march last year and started my new job on march the 28th. Get on the Internet and look up all the tree surgeons in your area and fire CV's at them, that's what I did and it walked for me. Good luck hope it all goes well.

[Andy 1]

Hello mate ive just left the Army myself put myself through all tickets now I have a great job but it was a long slog getting here pm me any time if I can help I will, trust me don't get disheartened I almost gave up on it but there is loads of work out there you just need a break.

 

Andy.