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gazza1591

hey was scanning around the internet. Im currently in my last year of school, im just interested in security, and careers to do with it, and just wanted to ask for some information if i need some. hopefully some people can help me out with life experiences or help if i need it, thanks.

co19

Stay on at school, get a language under your belt and try and get into university......do I sound like a parent. Stick at the education and work hard for the next few years!

gazza1591

The thing is what would i do after university if i'm interested in the security sector, what would i go onto do with a degree? I'm not saying that in a disagreeing form, just asking what do you think?

britishcommando

Join the Royal Marines mate.....i wish i'd done it when i was younger but ended up doing it at 27/28....The best life you'll ever have!!! I've just opened myself right up for a roasting now aint it??!! haha go on get it out the way lads!!

gazza1591

well I already had my eyes set on the army RMP, i've had information on it, but would you think that is a good choice for security after i leave whatever, i know its my decision at the end of the day just getting as much information as possible, it'll benefit me at the end of the day.

co19

It depends whether you want to earn £30.000 a year or £100.000 a year in the future. My new boss is 36 and is Regional Director for a Risk Management Company, and he probably earns £200,000 a year. He is not ex forces he is a graduate.

Something to think about.

gazza1591

wow alot of money, what does he do though , like I don't understand or know what that job is, how would you get there, what degree you may need or experience etc.

RonanRaver

Do a few yrs in college..Im not familiar with security related courses in the U.K. but im sure theres loads...When your finished college then take stock of what to do....But dont leave it till your 30 like me and regret not joining the Army..

gazza1591

Yeah thats what im thinking go college, join the army, it seems a great life and i might regret it. But i have other people like my family etc, telling me uni is the way, and thats a better life. I just don't know what to do, whether security management is boring or not, or overall a great job, what do you do now ronan?

ss20

Gazza
Why not do both!! Join the Army and study at the same time.
After basic training has finished i have no doubt that you will have plenty of spare time (Except when on tour) to distance study.
Instead of going out boozing/playing playstation, get your head in the books knuckle down and get some decent quals.
It will be hard as the peer pressure will be immense for you to socialise, as thats what the army does best!!
A little bit of careful time management and you will be on your way.
Bucks and Chilterns run a certificate in Protective Security Management, St Andrews run a course in Terrorism studies, and i am sure there are plenty of other courses out there.
All the best

ss20