Hi, I'm a female about to graduate from an overseas university.
I'm very interested in joining RSN as a Naval Officer and would
like to know some stuff about the application and the life inside.
I know I should go for open house/career talk to get the more
accurate info, but I'm currently still overseas so I won't be able
to attend. I've tried emailing them to ask for more info but all
they tell me is to attend the career talk - which I can't at the
moment. Here are some of the questions:
1) What's the application procedure like, and how long does it
take? I know there is an interview, medical procedure and then (i
think) a final panel interview? How long does this entire process
take? I'm asking because I'm graduating in July and I heard they
only have two intakes per year, August and February. I definitely
won't be able to make it for the August one, so I'm hoping to at
least make it for the feb intake.
2) For some reason most of the
information I find online about life in RSN is on OCS, not much
information on how life after OCS is like. Is there anyone who
is able to share what their life in RSN is like? E.g. what is the
job scope, colleagues, work culture, progression, how often are the
sea deployments... I'm also very curious if the lack of sleep only
applies for OCS period, or throughout the whole career?
3) How long is the bond? Can't seem to find this information
anywhere.
4) I've heard from a friend that if I complete my degree before
signing on, I can try to apply for a "pay back" or some sort. Is
this true? If so, what do they look for and how do I apply?
5) How easy or difficult is it to have work-life
balance?