The Army has wonderful opportunities for any gender or ethnic background. Diversion and Inclusion has been a priority for longer than I have served and has improved in leaps and bounds over the last 20 years that I have been in. Many of my friends have had children over the years and have carried on serving with almost no complications to how they live and work.

06 January, 2020 11:55

Hello,

Sarah is correct, there are plenty opportunities for any gender or ethnic background.

I'm not a nurse, but I am a healthcare professional and I have worked for both the NHS and the military (really our two main employment options!). There are upsides and downsides to both, and everyone will have a different experience, but I have found working for the military suits me (and my husband) better than working for the NHS did.

I would say, particularly at the start of your career, there are extra benefits you might find the military provide, in terms of finance, but also building your CV - often courses are more accessible, and you have the opportunity to work in different environments. There is also the added bonus of sport, adventure training and travel. It might not suit you forever, not everyone wants a family in the military, but you don't have to stay (the maternity package is excellent though!).

06 January, 2020 13:51