Did anyone else get excited? Because this girl just makes my evenings better with wholesome chats ❤️

It’s comforting to hear someone else had the same experience as me. I recently just got out too and leaving was the best decision I ever made, I’m so much happier now! Good luck

You’re my new comfort getting ready KZfaqr to watch!! 💖💖Loved hearing about the army, I’m sad it didn’t go as planned, you have so much potential, it’s a real shame they didn’t truly see it. Everything happens for a reason, your future holds different plans! Xx

This was really interesting! I really appreciate how open and honest you are about your experience. It will help a lot of people considering joining! I’m sorry that it didn’t go as you’d hoped, but I think you are destined for something else. One door closes and another one opens. Very excited to follow you on your journey! ⭐️

Love listening to you Zoe, keep the wholesome real content coming girl ☺️

I found this video super honest and interesting-thanks Zoe. Sometimes things don't work out as you hope but better things are to come. Good luck with whatever comes next for you. Xxxx

I love our girl! Sorry you had such a crappy time but onwards and upward now exited to see what you do in the future 🥰

My parents were in the army and I come from a huge army family… it definitely is a lifestyle! I couldn’t see myself in there though- best of luck for the future go smash it 🎉❤

Zoe.. l my life long dream has been to join the army but the system has also done me over and my boyfriend has experienced it pretty badly as well. You’ve done the right thing for you and know you’re helping thousands with your brilliant videos ❤️

I normally don’t like watching sit down videos but I loved this one ❤️

Love your channel ❤ I hope Danny has a good and safe 6 months away, hopefully it flys by for you both and the wedding prep keeps you busy 😊 My partner of 7 years decide to join the army 2 years ago, it’s so hard when they leave but you really learn to cherish your time together when they’re home ☺️Also congratulations on becoming an auntie🎉 x

I was born into army life, now married into it! Its certainly a lifestyle and I wouldn't change it for the high and lows. Having your own projects and goals helps when they go away and sound like you certainly have that 🙌 xx

I love how honest you are. My husband is a chef in the Army and some stories he tells me are crazy. There is definitely a lot we don’t know about. Great video and good luck in your new adventure x x

You’re so natural in front of the camera. It’s like having a chat with a friend in your living room. ❤️

I’m so excited for this video, a topic I don’t have a clue about so thank you very much for talking about it!❤ also I love all of your videos xx

My husband is in the grenadiers! Coming up to 10 years now. The time away is definitely hard but it Is amazing when they come back. Good luck on your future endeavours🤍

Fab video zo zo

Was happy to see a vlog, found it really interesting love your content xxx

I’m so tempted on joining as I find there’s nothing for me elsewhere and it’s something I’m interested in! This is such an interesting and helpful video 😘

You’re amazing 😊 love watching your videos. All the best for the future ❤

Seen this a million times during my 24 years (RLC) where good and able soldiers, who were keen and offered a lot like yourself Zoe, were overlooked for no other reason than a senior rank being unwilling to make a decision or were themselves being micro-managed. Theres also a lot of box ticking going on and as the seniors have one eye on their own promotion they will never rock the boat and take risks for the good of their troops. Also you make a good point about Corps soldiers being posted away from a unit and losing a bond. I really used to notice that after a Tour when people got promoted and posted etc. All of a sudden the people who you spent 6+ months with in dodgy situations were gone and you might never see them again. All the best for the future.

You and Zoe are just so lovely! You can tell you're just such nice girls! This video was so interesting ❤

Nice one Zoe. 👌🏻 If it’s any consolation, you were a good egg in basic, best PT was more than deserved! JF ⚔️

Im from a forces family and know how hard it can be, well done for making the best decision for yourself !

Can’t wait to hear about what you’ll be doing next x

You've been really fair on your POV. I left PM troop just as you joined, i really thought you would fly you had/have so much potential so am genuinely shocked to hear you had to fight for promotion. I'm really sorry to hear you experienced struggles, it really isn't spoken about enough. Marketing/ social media portrays something the army isnt for most women. All the best in your future x

your channel is just the best xx

This was so insightful, my dad was in the army and I could never get my head around what he would be doing if not on tour😅… now my mum telling me he would just watch films on camp sounds realistic 😂 good luck with your future endeavours, would love to see more about nutrition x🤍

This is literally the same experience as my girlfriend! She joined the artillery and wanted to transfer to medics but every obstacle was put in her way until she signed off

Met my hubby at catterick 34 years ago when we were both on our upgrading - royal signals. Great memories. Good luck Zoe in civvy street. Love your channel x

Can you do one of these with Danny? Sooo interesting to hear about the different roles! xx

My spouse retired about 10 months ago from the Canadian army, it just became so toxic but he loved it for the first 12 years. On to bigger and better!

Never usually comment on videos but have to tell you how much I love your channel! I have just paused my application to Sandhurst after being unsuccessful at my first main board attempt but nevermind can always go back! Love your content so so much good luck with your next career❤❤

This video was so interesting 😊 loving your channel Zoe

Love this, so informative xx

My partner has just left the army after 10 years , he was also based in catterick but different reg. honestly , the alarm bells ringing in my head from everything you’ve said is just sooo similar to what he experienced. He grew so disillusioned with it , and again due to s jars being terrible because of numerous reasons it stopped him promoting. Along with being a glorified skivvy - going in one evening to literally count and organise pens/pencils 😭. The seniors above him couldn’t organise a piss up in a brewery let alone a squadron 🙃. 👏 for the honesty of this vid Zoe!! Life experiences were great but that’s about it … Now living happily down in Kent on my families farm, and 6 months later he’s not missing the army one bit!

I love your content Zoe🥰💕

So so interesting, yes my husband had a very unfortunate experience and the passion got beaten out pretty quick and he left, though it’s so hard to leave ! I put this comment on before hearing where you went his bad experience was catterick too... not by any means all but some definitely ended his passion and career decision changed fast

this is my fave video yet you sound so comfortable in front of the camera xx

been waiting on this x

I grew up round the army in Germany. And met my partner out there. I heard a lot about Cattrick who are still there. They all preferred Germany maybe your journey would have been different in Germany everyone loved it out there, the job and lifestyle. We had 1 Med out there. That’s king time as well to stay a private so sad that you had that experience. Infantry i agree would have been perfect for you as well. Best of luck for the future x

Zoe what do you plan to do in your career going forward? Only just found your channel and love how natural behind the camera you are.

Love your videos! Congratulations on becoming an auntie 🥰

loved this video !!

Resonate so much with everything you have said!

I have just left the RAF also! Had such bad luck with injury during my basic training it was awful so I understand the not so lucky side😂I love videos like this feel like I can relate. Have you ever considered PTI in the RAF, it’s a specific trade you can enter without a certain rank xx

I love watching your vlogs x

This was really insightful. I'm an army wife, my husband was overlooked for a long time like you for promotion, in the end he did Sandhurst as a private, it's been such a hard process for him at times. Bigger and better things are on the way for you! 🥰

Love your videos!

All that time in Catterick 😭 Good for you for moving on, good luck❤️🫶🏻

Please don’t take this the wrong way, but in general the army is not something I’ve had a special interest in (in South Africa) but I found this super interesting. Apparently our army has a requirement for there to be at least one woman per regimen for (direct quote from someone I interviewed) “level headed thinking under pressure” 😂

Now that you’ve mentioned ‘Our Girl’ I need to rewatch it 😅

Do you have any opinions about the historic controversy of the British army? I.e. Iraq, Ireland? Would be interesting to hear your view as you were in the army x

Love your channel ❤❤

Loved this! So informative! May be a silly question but what do you mean by “green skills?” :)

Really likes this video! Very informative and real😃even I could tell whilst at basic training it wasn't for me and left after 8 weeks 😩

Love your videos ❤

Hi Zoe, this was so useful I’m going through my assessments now and awaiting my dates for basics 🤞 I’m also hoping to become CMT, so this was really useful! Thank you for all this information really appreciated 💕💕

You were a very good PTI! ❤️ Sad to hear you weren’t promoted sooner

I live in Whittington right next to the Barracks!! That’s incredible x

It's so sad that it's still the culture My dad's face didn't fit and stayed a cpl in the ramc for 22 yrs.... We moved around every few years, i settled in Aldershot still 👍🎉

Great content as always and congratulations on becoming an auntie the picture of you both is beautiful, 💕

What are you going to do now u have left, also hope u carry on with vlogs I love them xx good luck with your new adventure

Love the Honesty mate, a big loss for the Army.

As a Civi. My now ex is in the navy. He was appointed 4 months on 3 home. (Give or take depending on where based) but definitely away more than home. And contact can be difficult out in the gulf and taking him to fly out to Bahrain etc. One thing I will say if you have a partner who is in the forces you NEED to trust. Without trust it cannot work. It was hard at first. A complete shock to the system as we lived together. He had my full trust and I put up with the last minute life style for 6 years. He is basically an alcoholic. And decided to have an affair with one of very few women appointed. Literally got a text saying all the years are over. I had to leave our house- even though he hadnt re signed our tennancy only I did. I still love him which is stupid. But you need to know there is mutual trust or nothing will ever work. And I take my hat off for all the other couples who live this lifestyle xx

I'm sure you would have learned very good life lessons, regimented training and decipline which will stick with you for the rest of your life.

How much litter was dropped on the base to warrant daily litter picks? X

Can you find ott ur what a good reg and what’s a bad before u go and can you choose

Where did you get the lightbulbs from on your mirror x

did you ever get to work with weapons etc

I'm based in Catterick (not 5 MED) but from what I've heard 5 MED is a bit of a shambles. I think with the army you either get lucky or really unlucky with CoC etc. Such a shame you've had not a great experience but best of luck with your future endeavours! :)

Where is your hoodie from? Xx

The candle in the background so close to the other fragrance diffuser makes me anxious. Maybe move them further away, I'd imagine the one with sticks is flammable and probably getting hot from being near to the flame. Not nitpicking or criticising! Just really made me nervous xx

does danny only need to stay till hes 50?

I was in pirbright with you back in late 2017 i went with engineers i got out last year and the best years is the first couple pf years then it died down so i got out in civvy street and joined the reserves instead

Thanks for giving us the tips from there am joshua i submitted my online army application am from kenya and my country its among the commonwealth but in few day they sent to me a letter in my dashboard saying my application as been unsuccessful since they are not taking commonwealth until further notice please help me to understand. Can still do checking or can reapply

Applied to be a medic & was made a full time cleaner! Woah.

Should have come down to Preston where my dad is😂 love the content

Your a cool cat zoe, you should speak to the the CO of PT core and RSM and explain I bet your get a slot on the PT Core course but your still young so get amongst it X

What's next for you Zoe?

Very interesting and nice to hear it wasn’t all negative! And if anything a very unusual life lesson/experience to share with people! I need to know if they charged you for your socks 😂

I have left the army after 21years and tbh after listening to you're video and you're experience it makes me feel like you are holding back in telling the whole truth about you're experience in the British army like you feel very afraid incase you say the wrong thing! Which is understandable! My experience in the Irish army I will try keep it short I was a 3* private female chef in the army! You are degraded in the army exatly like what you z trying to fill in you're days like basically been a cleaner!!!! Picking up cigarette butt's even when you don't smoke cleaning men's toilets even when you don't use them etc I could write a book on it. if you are not liked by you're "superiors" BULLIES!!! If you are not in the little "clicks" you will not win or get to where you want to be in the army! For me I struggled to get to my 21yrs in the army to get my pension but I got there in the end! But if I was to give any advice to any young people out there now or my own sons/daughters it would be to stay as far away and don't even consider joining the army! The army now is NOT like wat it was 21 years ago when I joined when everybody was friends and like family and they were my Galway days which was my best days in the army😁

I have Asthma so In couldn't join I South Africa, I did not know what implications joining would have known my faith, but defending our country is not evil. As long as you're not a criminal. Im definitely not physically fit. I eat whatever and walk occasionally.

Me from India I am 43 years old how can I join British reserve forces

Hi where did you get your drawers from please

Can you leave after basic training?

Such a relatable video for me! I’ve just left the Royal Navy after 4 years! I was sold the dream and stayed in Plymouth for my entire career! It wasn’t meant to be but good luck for your future endeavours!!!🫶🏻🫶🏻

I have a question I’m curious about as an American. Is the British army still kissed about the American war of independence? Do y’all say a creed every morning about getting back America? Also is the British army still devising a plan to get America back to the British union?

Zoe where is your mirror from 😊?

He come you don’t join infantry now?

This was interesting. Why can't you speak about the sexism more if you've left?

I still don't understand the job

It's such a shame you didn't have the best experience I can totally see why as a medic I wouldn't have lasted as long if I was a medic its a shame you couldn't trade transfer to something else but like you say you did try all the best in your new career whatever you do 👍🏻

your friend is called wednesday ? x

Do you think it would of been different in the RAF or navy?

Omg were you in the army? Just kidding, smashed it Hague x

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if you go into the British army you must go for the salary not for the foreign policy that is for sure lol

You can jointge guards 💂‍♀️ now so stop ✋ lying to yourself or go for it x

Great video, I've just left after 8 years. The majority of seniors ruined it for me, I found they were in those positions due to their arse licking and not actually being competent in their trade role, this system in general just promotes terrible leaders. Plus the whole officer and soldier system is completely outdated and those officers should actually be competent and not just posh. Much happier now I'm out, I will say that the army has done wonders for my CV and I got a job straight away. Cheers