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How cliche, but; Hello, Everyone!
I'm sure you have better things to do than listen to my life story, so I'll try to not prattle a whole lot--although I am looking for someone who can relate and empathize with my situation to help with some encouragement. I'll prattle a little bit, I guess...
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My name is Jordan; I am 24 years old, I am a Husband, I am a Father of two, and I am interested in enlisting in the Canadian Forces. I am an average man, nothing stands out about me at first glance. Actually, I never even thought of the military as a career option until I met a friend of mine online who served for the U.S. Marines.
Growing up, I led a life that made me feel like I knew everything! I quit highschool, started working at the ripe age of 15, and started correspondence school to at least get my Grade 10 (In Alberta.) I remember, very well, my father telling me at a very young age, "No matter if you're going to work a labour job, or push a broom. Everywhere requires a Grade 10 education." I even tried some Post-Secondary education (after passing an equivalency) and quit that due to more ignorance on my part. I always thought that I'd just work a labour job for the rest of my days. ...Currently, I'm working a labour job, for what looks like the rest of my days...
It's been about 2 years since I first started mulling the idea around in my head. I wanted to see my sons first birthday, so I was going to apply after that, then we started talking about another baby. So, I figured I'd put it off just a little longer to wait for news my wife was pregnant. After that, it was to make sure my wife was holding a healthy pregnancy.... Now, I had made a point of it; time is wasting and I'm losing daylight: if I'm applying to to Canadian Armed Forces, I want to apply before I'm 25. April 7th, I turn 25.
On to some actual information. Thanks for reading, if you took the time to. I appreciate it.
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My actual game plan was to apply to the Canadian Armed Forces as an Infantry Soldier. I was very interested in applying for the JTF-2, although that's a story for another time.
Like most, I value myself as a intelligent and well-to-do person. I'm finding myself concerned with my application , now that I've read some of the recruitment FAQ's on this forum. Many mention word of Volunteer Work, Extra Curricular Activities, even Bachelor's Degree's! I feel so overshadowed that I feel like applying would be futile. This is very disheartening, because after 2 solid years, I've still kept my eye on the same prize.
While I understand that I am very capable of any task ahead of me and that I would be a fantastic asset to the Canadian Forces, this topic wasn't introduced so that I could swamp you with how great I am, all of the neat things I 'have' accomplished in despite of me shortcomings, and just how damn cool I am, in general. No, I started this topic to tell you that I'm nervous, and frankly a little scared that something I want so bad will be rejected from me, just because I was a stupid kid at one point... I know that you're not the one recruiting me right this minute, but I'm just looking for a friendly face in the crowd who can, well.. You read the topic when you opened it, I'm sure.
Anyways, I feel a little better already, just getting this off of my chest. I understand that I'm sure I'll see some criticism. Please try and be helpful with it. If you've got any tips, or some friendly advice, I'm very welcome to it. Regardless, I still plan on applying, just trying to be optimistic.
Oh, and thanks for your time in everything. I appreciate you taking the time to read, and I wholly am grateful for the service to our Country that you who are serving, and have served, are doing. Hopefully, I am able to join the ranks.
I'm sure you have better things to do than listen to my life story, so I'll try to not prattle a whole lot--although I am looking for someone who can relate and empathize with my situation to help with some encouragement. I'll prattle a little bit, I guess...
[ [ Personal Information ] ]
My name is Jordan; I am 24 years old, I am a Husband, I am a Father of two, and I am interested in enlisting in the Canadian Forces. I am an average man, nothing stands out about me at first glance. Actually, I never even thought of the military as a career option until I met a friend of mine online who served for the U.S. Marines.
Growing up, I led a life that made me feel like I knew everything! I quit highschool, started working at the ripe age of 15, and started correspondence school to at least get my Grade 10 (In Alberta.) I remember, very well, my father telling me at a very young age, "No matter if you're going to work a labour job, or push a broom. Everywhere requires a Grade 10 education." I even tried some Post-Secondary education (after passing an equivalency) and quit that due to more ignorance on my part. I always thought that I'd just work a labour job for the rest of my days. ...Currently, I'm working a labour job, for what looks like the rest of my days...
It's been about 2 years since I first started mulling the idea around in my head. I wanted to see my sons first birthday, so I was going to apply after that, then we started talking about another baby. So, I figured I'd put it off just a little longer to wait for news my wife was pregnant. After that, it was to make sure my wife was holding a healthy pregnancy.... Now, I had made a point of it; time is wasting and I'm losing daylight: if I'm applying to to Canadian Armed Forces, I want to apply before I'm 25. April 7th, I turn 25.
On to some actual information. Thanks for reading, if you took the time to. I appreciate it.
[ [ / Personal Information ] ]
My actual game plan was to apply to the Canadian Armed Forces as an Infantry Soldier. I was very interested in applying for the JTF-2, although that's a story for another time.
Like most, I value myself as a intelligent and well-to-do person. I'm finding myself concerned with my application , now that I've read some of the recruitment FAQ's on this forum. Many mention word of Volunteer Work, Extra Curricular Activities, even Bachelor's Degree's! I feel so overshadowed that I feel like applying would be futile. This is very disheartening, because after 2 solid years, I've still kept my eye on the same prize.
While I understand that I am very capable of any task ahead of me and that I would be a fantastic asset to the Canadian Forces, this topic wasn't introduced so that I could swamp you with how great I am, all of the neat things I 'have' accomplished in despite of me shortcomings, and just how damn cool I am, in general. No, I started this topic to tell you that I'm nervous, and frankly a little scared that something I want so bad will be rejected from me, just because I was a stupid kid at one point... I know that you're not the one recruiting me right this minute, but I'm just looking for a friendly face in the crowd who can, well.. You read the topic when you opened it, I'm sure.
Anyways, I feel a little better already, just getting this off of my chest. I understand that I'm sure I'll see some criticism. Please try and be helpful with it. If you've got any tips, or some friendly advice, I'm very welcome to it. Regardless, I still plan on applying, just trying to be optimistic.
Oh, and thanks for your time in everything. I appreciate you taking the time to read, and I wholly am grateful for the service to our Country that you who are serving, and have served, are doing. Hopefully, I am able to join the ranks.