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I'm sure everyone or atleast the regulars on here know my story. I just wanted to tell it anyway. I am convinced that if not told right I may be painted as an impatient experimenter.
My story starts back in 2004. I had just finished college and was a little confused where to go next. Everything was changing in my life. School was over, I was moved out on my own, and had left my borfriend of over 3 years. Coming from a family with generations of military service, I thought that would be a good choice. I wanted a career I could take pride in and a feeling of being settled. I would have some goals and direction and not have everything up in the air anymore.
So i went to the CFRC in november and passed in my papers. By January I got a call to come in for an interview and CFAT test. I wasn't really worried about either. The CFAT I found was pretty easy. I passed it with no problems. My interviewer said that there was nothing that I couldnt do except ofcourse pilot. Thats point is where my journey comes to a screeching halt.
I was told that based on the drug history sheet I could not continue for 3 years. He said I couldnt even do reserves because I was not allowed a gun! It turns out that any hallucigen is an automatic 3 year wait. It has to completly be out of your system. That is also the amount of time it takes for any signs of flashbacks or pyschosis to appear if at all.
I was a little dumbfounded by this information. I sat in my chair not upset but just nodded and knew that all I could do is wait. I accepted this as soon as I was told. THe good thing is that I dont have to redo the CFAT and will only have to update my info and continue the process. After I left I tried to find the positive side to this. It gives me time to get some career experience. It has given me time to have my son. It has given me time to reflect on what goals are important to me.
So here I sit almost three years later. I am begining the process again. THe sydney CFRC is willing to take another look at my application.Im very excited about it. THis is something I've been looking forward to for a long time. I turned in a new application yesturday to refresh all my information. I am keeping my fingers crossed and will keep you all updated.
PS: if this post gets confusing near the end its because its hard to keep focused with an 11 month climbing over you and trying to touch the keyboard! lol
I'm sure everyone or atleast the regulars on here know my story. I just wanted to tell it anyway. I am convinced that if not told right I may be painted as an impatient experimenter.
My story starts back in 2004. I had just finished college and was a little confused where to go next. Everything was changing in my life. School was over, I was moved out on my own, and had left my borfriend of over 3 years. Coming from a family with generations of military service, I thought that would be a good choice. I wanted a career I could take pride in and a feeling of being settled. I would have some goals and direction and not have everything up in the air anymore.
So i went to the CFRC in november and passed in my papers. By January I got a call to come in for an interview and CFAT test. I wasn't really worried about either. The CFAT I found was pretty easy. I passed it with no problems. My interviewer said that there was nothing that I couldnt do except ofcourse pilot. Thats point is where my journey comes to a screeching halt.
I was told that based on the drug history sheet I could not continue for 3 years. He said I couldnt even do reserves because I was not allowed a gun! It turns out that any hallucigen is an automatic 3 year wait. It has to completly be out of your system. That is also the amount of time it takes for any signs of flashbacks or pyschosis to appear if at all.
I was a little dumbfounded by this information. I sat in my chair not upset but just nodded and knew that all I could do is wait. I accepted this as soon as I was told. THe good thing is that I dont have to redo the CFAT and will only have to update my info and continue the process. After I left I tried to find the positive side to this. It gives me time to get some career experience. It has given me time to have my son. It has given me time to reflect on what goals are important to me.
So here I sit almost three years later. I am begining the process again. THe sydney CFRC is willing to take another look at my application.Im very excited about it. THis is something I've been looking forward to for a long time. I turned in a new application yesturday to refresh all my information. I am keeping my fingers crossed and will keep you all updated.
PS: if this post gets confusing near the end its because its hard to keep focused with an 11 month climbing over you and trying to touch the keyboard! lol