To anyone going in as RMS, this is a PM I got from RS regarding the subject and it's conflicting ... everything people seem to be getting including myself.
I just got off the phone with the RC. I actually was speaking with the Detachment Commander........so I would assume the he knows what he is talking about! He informed me that there are in fact only 22 positions for RMS. As for if they are all full.......according to the latest numbers......there are still 22 positions available. Now, don't get too happy. The system has not been updated yet. He was going to send off an e-mail and ask. But he said Borden may just tell him to look at the chart. Which means he too will have to wait until they do an update!
If he hears from them, he is going to call me. So I will let you know if I hear anything.
The next board sits on May 9th. Now, Kincannucks told me that at the last board they did not select any RMS Clerks so it MAY be full. (That man is a blessing to this Forum.) He is correct, but just because they did not select any RMS last board, does not mean that there are no positions left. Not all the trades sit at each board every month. The Det Commander did tell me that the they are starting for fill the BMQ's for September now.
BUT......it is not a guarantee that you are going to get the summer off..... they may just call next week and say you are leaving......whenever! This is because people turn down offers and then they replace them. It may be short notice, for they don't always give offers until a month before the individual leaves on the BMQ.
Now I was told that the RC will not tell you that you have been selected until the RC actually gets the offer. Usually the timing is 1-2 months before the start of your BMQ. So technically you could be selected 09 May BUT if your BMQ does not start till Oct. They may not tell you until Aug! BUT they sometimes receive offers right off the bat............even though the BMQ starts later....so..... AHHHHHHHHH! Offers come from Borden. The RC has to wait until they receive them.
It is very frustrating, but I can see why they would wait. They have to get it in Black and White first. Since your father is in the military I'm sure you get this! You never know! My husband has been in for 21 years..........so I get it!
Let's stay positive! Maybe we'll be on course together! I'll let you know of any updates and could you please do the same.
Cheers
RS