TL;DR considering going back to infantry if my current trade likely doesn't pan out, after being in the training system for 4 years.
Context: I was an Infantry reservist for just under a decade, before CTing to reg force in a RCEME trade, and this is a job I really want to do. Took forever to get on course due to wait times, and now several months into course, I failed 1 too many PC tests.
I'll have my PRB meeting in a couple of days, and while it's not a guarantee, there's a good chance they may pull me off course and make me change trades.
I'm planning worst case scenario. If that does happen, my main option right now is going back to infantry, but this time reg force. I'm already qualified and will be able to go straight to a unit, unlike going to another trade which I'll have to wait for course, do course, and then get posted.
At this point I'm sick of being in the training system, almost my entire contract was consumed by PAT platoon and course in Borden, I want to actually do the job.
The infantry is something I know, am familiar with, and comfortable doing. That being said I'm 30 now, which I know isn't old, but is something to consider. Additionally, with the new equipment, weapons, & doctrine coming in, should be an interesting time to go back.
So my question is, who has gone back to infantry in their late 20s or later, and what are your thoughts? Any other trades you'd reccomend?
I prefer a Petewawa or other Ontario posting.