ghyslyn said:*chuckles*
oldpond said:Well, 7 weeks in and it looks like I am going to release. I can't afford the time off from my civie job to do the training, and I don't think I have the energy for weekend training. If you can't train, you can't do the job.
I really should have done this 20 years ago. The Honorary had a good laugh at my expense at the group mess dinner. I guess there are a few my age that get it in their heads to join up. One thing you can't say about me is that I am afraid to try new things.
oldpond said:Well, 7 weeks in and it looks like I am going to release. I can't afford the time off from my civie job to do the training, and I don't think I have the energy for weekend training. If you can't train, you can't do the job.
I really should have done this 20 years ago. The Honorary had a good laugh at my expense at the group mess dinner. I guess there are a few my age that get it in their heads to join up. One thing you can't say about me is that I am afraid to try new things.
oldpond said:Well, I had a long talk with my Adjt tonight, and I'm going to stick with it for awhile. I owe it to myself to at least try the training since it's only on weekends to start, and we'll see how it goes after that. He said it wouldn't be right if they didn't try everything in their power to be flexible while I settle into my new civie job. So, I'll have a chat with my boss and the folks at HR tomorrow, and see how it goes.
oldpond said:Glad my story could help. If you believe in what you are doing and you really want it, then you won't give up in the face of a little red tape. Let your respirologist know exactly why you are getting testing, AND that you need a copy of his/her assessment for the recruiting office. I delivered all my documentation in person to the recruiting office just to make sure things got in the right pile. The folks at the recruiting office were absolutely outstanding throughout the entire process, but it never hurts to touch base with them each week for an update when you are waiting.
I have to admit, I have never been more focused on anything in my entire life as I am on this goal, and the challenges I have faced over the last year will only make it sweeter when my enrolement finally happens.
Don't give up.
oldpond said:Well, my boss and my company are definately not supportive. He's been jacking me up every week now since I informed them I was staying in. That's fine; it's their loss I am negotiating with a contractor for a position that will allow me some flexibility to finish my training. BMQ starts Jan 23rd.