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Title: Civilian again
Post by: Gaffers on 14 August 2013, 13:19:58
Well after 8 years, 11 months and 9 days I am no longer in possession of a commission as I am now simply Mr G again.  I started my new job a few weeks ago as an IT Security Consultant for a French Company (moving in to the UK market)

Although I may join the TA, the grass is certainly looking greener :y
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: BazaJT on 14 August 2013, 13:35:22
Good luck with the new lifestyle.My son in law is due out of the army this year he's in his mid 30's and went in as a boy soldier,not sure what he's got lined up for the future as although the time is getting close he still keeps changing his mind about the direction he wants to go.
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: Webby the Bear on 14 August 2013, 13:36:52
best of luck guffy pants. do some mechanic work. you certainly know your onions  :y :y :y
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: MR MISTER on 14 August 2013, 13:46:08
You should open up a restaurant and call lt 'The Canteen'. Throw 50 or so 24 hour ration packs into a big pot and serve it up in mess tins.
The Chelsea set would think it ever so trendy and you'd make fortune.
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: symes on 14 August 2013, 13:50:56
You should open up a restaurant and call lt 'The Canteen'. Throw 50 or so 24 hour ration packs into a big pot and serve it up in mess tins.
The Chelsea set would think it ever so trendy and you'd make fortune.
+1 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 August 2013, 13:53:43
Enjoy your new life, Guffer. :y
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 August 2013, 13:54:21
You should open up a restaurant and call lt 'The Canteen'. Throw 50 or so 24 hour ration packs into a big pot and serve it up in mess tins.
The Chelsea set would think it ever so trendy and you'd make fortune.

I'm going see if this works on Dragons Den. :y :y ;)
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 August 2013, 13:55:29
Best of luck Matt :y :y
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: Andy B on 14 August 2013, 13:59:52
All the best in Civvy St!

It's a strange feeling at first just being Mr Guffer!
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: Rods2 on 14 August 2013, 14:11:25
Best of luck, I hope the new job goes well.  :y :y :y
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 August 2013, 14:14:15
Best of luck in the new job. :y
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 14 August 2013, 14:28:10
IT security consultant.. phew.. hard job..
 
Good luck :y
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: Shackeng on 14 August 2013, 14:33:48
Best of luck Matt. Does this mean the Hampshire meet is definitely off? ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: PhilRich on 14 August 2013, 14:46:03
Dont forget to pack your old 'work suit' with plenty of mothballs Guffer, you never know when your Country may need you again! :y ;)
Best of luck with the new job on Civvie Street :y
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: dbug on 14 August 2013, 16:39:38
Good luck with it mate :y
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: TheBoy on 14 August 2013, 18:15:42
Did you not fancy carrying on nursing in Civvie Street :P

Good luck :y
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 August 2013, 19:06:05
Good Luck Guffer!  :y  I hope you find the transition to civvie street an easy one!!  :)
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: Gaffers on 14 August 2013, 19:25:25
Thanks everyone :y

Good Luck Guffer!  :y  I hope you find the transition to civvie street an easy one!!  :)

I was a civie before joining so I found it easier than most do.  In many ways I failed to be fully indoctrinated unlike many of the idiots I worked for ::)

Did you not fancy carrying on nursing in Civvie Street :P

Have you seen how little a nurse gets paid?  Besides I was only an amateur in medical stuff compared to the fantastic boys and girls I led.

Dont forget to pack your old 'work suit' with plenty of mothballs Guffer, you never know when your Country may need you again! :y ;)

I wouldn't keep a set of uniform, oh no, not me  ::)

IT security consultant.. phew.. hard job..

Strangely enough it's a field that I enjoy a lot.  I thought the medics could use my expertise in IT so under my own steam I developed my understanding and quals in IT Security.  I was then in a job where it was my job to find IT Sec problems but my recommendations were ignored to their peril.  I figured if they weren't going to listen to me and instead waste lots of money in fines then so be it.  IT Security pays very well on civie street so I got out.

Besides, IT Security Consultant is easier than dodging missiles and bullets :y
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 14 August 2013, 19:32:37
All the very best to you in civvy street! :y :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: chrisgixer on 14 August 2013, 20:03:04
Good stuff Mr G. :y

I got the impression you where a bit sad to leave, but are now looking at a brighter future? Good stuff indeed. :)
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: Broomies Mate on 14 August 2013, 20:06:58
Who's going to peel the spuds now?  :'(

All the best, Sir.  :y
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: shaggydog on 14 August 2013, 20:36:40
All the best in your new career, been out 18yrs now after doing 20yrs. :y
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: Vamps on 14 August 2013, 21:35:10
Good luck Mr G, enjoy your new life....... :y :y
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: tunnie on 14 August 2013, 21:53:04
Enjoy Matt, hope all goes well.  :y

Should do beer again soon, making any more home brew before you let the kit go?
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: Kate on 15 August 2013, 10:13:24
Good luck Matt. I'm sure you'll do really well! :y :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: Gaffers on 15 August 2013, 12:35:52
It's proving to be more difficult that I thought.  I saw some scruffy scrotebag walking around in public with no beret on and jabbering in to his mobile phone.  I was about to tear him a new one before I clicked and had to stop myself ;D ;D
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 August 2013, 12:38:53
I saw guffer had posted a thread which said 'Civil again' and thought, surely not.

Most stop scan reading!
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: Gaffers on 15 August 2013, 13:49:34
I saw guffer had posted a thread which said 'Civil again' and thought, surely not.

Most stop scan reading!

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Civilian again
Post by: jonny2112 on 16 August 2013, 02:03:04
 :D ;D
Good luck mate  :y