Two Year Training Testimonies

Originally Posted by Curiosity

I have heard that after college, you are expected to go to a two-year training in Anaheim. You attend church classes all day, every day I believe.

Are there any testimonies on how this training went? Benefits? Consequences?

Do you feel it put you behind in life while everyone else was getting jobs after college?

What was the experience like?

Here are a couple links about rules and requirements:
http://ftta.org/current-trainees/new...nd-guidelines/

http://ftta.org/current-trainees/new...nd-guidelines/

http://ftta.org/ftta/wp-content/uplo...nAgreement.pdf

I never went but from what I heard from others, it was extremely hard/stressful in the beginning (first 6 months-1 year) and then went uphill from there. I have known a few people who dropped out, but no one really talks about that and they are often looked down on. Also most people become extremely involved in everything related to the "churchlife" after they graduate and often become even more conservative. I have lost friends who came out as totally different people (I was no longer "good" enough). Seems like a good experience (or so they say) for most, but all will admit that it was hard, and if you read the rules, you can understand why. They are completely ridiculous (my opinion). Hope that helps.