u/illchayadlay

Hey crew,

I'm 26 turning 27 this year, in a professional career at the moment, feeling incredibly unfulfilled and very stagnant.

I have a mortgage, a missus and a dog at home.

I'm pretty much looking for a full 180 in my working & personal life, and have always toyed with the idea of joining the ADF, but I suppose never had the courage or the strength to look into it seriously, until now.

I have hundreds of questions, but no one in my life close to me who has served, so no one really to ask.

I suppose the big one is; what branch and jobs are the ideal ones to look for? I initially thought about a trade through the ADF, but then saw some intelligence roles I love the sound of, but also considering life after the ADF, what employment prospects would be most abundant / prosperous. Anyone got any insider intel on that?

And also, frankly how hard and uncomfortable is the interview and training process?
I'm not the blokiest bloke out there, pretty in tune with my emotions and whatnot, don't play footy or AFL either, will I struggle? Is it as hard as how I'm building it up in my mind?
Any general comms around life in and after the ADF would be super appreciated, or even just a DM would be rad
Thanks

Hey crew,

I’m 26 turning 27 this year, in a professional career at the moment, feeling incredibly unfulfilled and very stagnant.
I have a mortgage, a missus and a dog at home.
I’m pretty much looking for a full 180 in my working & personal life, and have always toyed with the idea of joining the ADF, but I suppose never had the courage or the strength to look into it seriously, until now.

I have hundreds of questions, but no one in my life close to me who has served , so no one really to ask.
I suppose the big one is; what branch and jobs are the ideal ones to look for? I initially thought about a trade through the ADF, but then saw some intelligence roles I love the sound of, but also considering life after the ADF, what employment prospects would be most abundant / prosperous. Anyone got any insider intel on that?

And also, frankly how hard and uncomfortable is the interview and training process?
I’m not the blokiest bloke out there, pretty in tune with my emotions and whatnot, don’t play footy or AFL either, will I struggle? Is it as hard as how I’m building it up in my mind ?

Any general comms around life in and after the ADF would be super appreciated, or even just a DM would be rad

Thanks crew

****also edit to add - my reddit handle may make me seem like an eshay, but I’m quite honestly the furtherst thing from it hahhaha