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artynewbie: applied for traffic tech, rms clerk, or mobile equipment support. I'm just praying I am not getting ahead of myself with all these questions. Trying to maintain and notget too hopeful.
Formerarmybrat23s story: Just say "no" kids!
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being forewarned is never a bad thing, considering the state of all of those trades I wouldn't worry too much about getting one of them (I'd be starting to look over the joining instructions and kit list myself (oh wait I already am) Best of luck
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we just covered that i believe. Everyone is off two weeks for xmas. EVERYONE. i doubt they want to spend xmas running us aorund instead of with their families.
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beands said:
Let's see now..........
Christmas Leave
basic training - Christmas Leave
Soldier Qualification Course (Questions & Answers)
Booking a christmas vacation but I am getting denied... HELP!!!
Yup!
Been answered once or twice before.
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I can see why they would be offended. I try to find the help where it is offered, that's where most people lose themselves. Help does not necessarily come from the sky on a silver platter from angels, all done up so you feel warm and cozy inside. Most times, it comes buried in a steaming pile of crap and you have do your own digging and take what you need out of it. People get crapped on all the time and the only thing they do with that is whine about it and hope for a hug. Welcome to life. Welcome to the forces. 
(can't wait to finish my application process) 
(can't wait to finish my application process) 
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This is the first time I have ever seen it! But I have seen those who argue and then get banned ;DBrett said:
formerarmybrat23
One of mine just completing a stint at St Jean including BMQ. You will get accumulated leave days, you also get statutory holidays unless you are naughty and draw duty. CF will pay for one trip home per year. Mine took it at Christmas. When he came home at Easter he had to pay for it himself, he had the holiday and two days to use up. (but we donated Airmiles, lucky boy.)
One thing I would say about St Jean is that it appears very disorganised and a rumour mill like no other. First you will hear that leave starts on one day, then on another, then it will, get moved forward a day or two etc. Even the passing out ceremony was moved forward a couple of days to fit with other things going on at St Jean and we had to move our own flights! This is important: You really can not rely on any of it until you have the actual notice in your hot little hand and that tends to be just a few days before, (and this makes booking flights etc difficult.) Mine was lucky, his mother is super organised with booking flights on the Internet but we have still had to wheel and deal flights and even pay penalties for changed bookings.
If you are tight for funds you can apply for an advance against your travel cost. You will get about 70 to %80 based on distance and then the amount is adjusted and paid after you submit receipts. Sometimes the payment is quick and sometimes it takes a couple of months.
The CF have more important things going on and also St Jean is more than chock a block full with the current recruitment drive but I'd have to say that the impression that our forces are efficient and well organised gets a really good pasting there. Perhaps just the nature of the beast.
One of mine just completing a stint at St Jean including BMQ. You will get accumulated leave days, you also get statutory holidays unless you are naughty and draw duty. CF will pay for one trip home per year. Mine took it at Christmas. When he came home at Easter he had to pay for it himself, he had the holiday and two days to use up. (but we donated Airmiles, lucky boy.)
One thing I would say about St Jean is that it appears very disorganised and a rumour mill like no other. First you will hear that leave starts on one day, then on another, then it will, get moved forward a day or two etc. Even the passing out ceremony was moved forward a couple of days to fit with other things going on at St Jean and we had to move our own flights! This is important: You really can not rely on any of it until you have the actual notice in your hot little hand and that tends to be just a few days before, (and this makes booking flights etc difficult.) Mine was lucky, his mother is super organised with booking flights on the Internet but we have still had to wheel and deal flights and even pay penalties for changed bookings.
If you are tight for funds you can apply for an advance against your travel cost. You will get about 70 to %80 based on distance and then the amount is adjusted and paid after you submit receipts. Sometimes the payment is quick and sometimes it takes a couple of months.
The CF have more important things going on and also St Jean is more than chock a block full with the current recruitment drive but I'd have to say that the impression that our forces are efficient and well organised gets a really good pasting there. Perhaps just the nature of the beast.
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UPDATE: Called to do my 2 week checkin left a message for the Captain to call me back. Recieved callback a few hours later. In short I GOT MERIT LISTED TODAY!!. I'm pretty excited. This has been a very long journey. He said to call next week as I should have a job offer by then! Basic here I come!!! 
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Got My offer just moments ago!!! I got RMS Clerk! I will be in St. Jean for October 1st. Its going to be a cold one, but after all this wait I could care less!! So Excited. THis has been a long journey that came to and end pretty quick. About a month and a half once i was eligable again! Anyways thanks to everyone for there advise and tough love since I've been here.
Sorry to krissy, as I was hoping to be leaving at the same time. Now I have to find another BMq buddy lol. Good luck to you anyways! Good luck to everyone!
Sorry to krissy, as I was hoping to be leaving at the same time. Now I have to find another BMq buddy lol. Good luck to you anyways! Good luck to everyone!
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formerarmybrat23 Hey man congrats on getting in hopefully it all goes well for you . Just some friendly advice from some one who has just recently been through the system practice your running you got lots of time left make sure you can run at least 5km at a good pace it will make it easier for you . Depending what floor you get to stay on you could be running up and down 10 flights of stairs not to mention all your other PT activities . Non the less wish you the best and good luck with your career
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thanks for the tips KArl. That is the only part I'm concerned with. I took the advise from people here an invested in a jogging stroller/ bike trailer. Got a awesome deal on it (50%off retail including shipping brand new)on ebay. So im going to start with the biking first to get my legs used to alot of movement again then go on to jogging while pushing 25 lbs plus with weight of the stroller! If that doesnt get me into shape theres no hope for me lol. 
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So after being told i was going to St jean for the 10th. My final papers tell me I'm off to Borden!
I swore in today. A funny thing happened. I left at 9:35 and drove into sydney from Glace Bay arriving at 5 to 10. I ran into the CFRC all in a panic "saying am I late?". They laughed and said "you cant be late your the only one!". I was a little dissappointed. It was alright though, because things moved along quickly. I went over some things, signed some things, watched a video, and then swore in. After repeating a few brief lines I was now considered a member of the Canadian forces!
I didn't take any pictures because I went alone. I considered asking somone to take one, but decided it wasn't a big issue. I will always remember it. And have the paper (which i now need a frame for) to remind me.
After that i went out around town doing the various arrands to get myself organized. I have most everything on my list. I couldn't afford to get new clothes but with the weather changing fast my winter clothes should be fine for casual wear. Also I remember in a thread people were talking about being unable to find the shoe brush for there shoe shine kit. I found it at walmart in the shoe section. Everything was there.
I got a brand new pair of running shoes from Sport chek on sale (reg 100 on for 59), which really make a difference compared to my 34 dollar gaint tiger sneakers lol. I ended up spending quiet a bit of money on that list. Joining the army has so far broken my bank account. After already investing a chunk of change in this career, I intend to see it though.
Anyways, I'm off to Borden on the 9th. See you all there. I'm so Nervous but can't wait!
I swore in today. A funny thing happened. I left at 9:35 and drove into sydney from Glace Bay arriving at 5 to 10. I ran into the CFRC all in a panic "saying am I late?". They laughed and said "you cant be late your the only one!". I was a little dissappointed. It was alright though, because things moved along quickly. I went over some things, signed some things, watched a video, and then swore in. After repeating a few brief lines I was now considered a member of the Canadian forces!
I didn't take any pictures because I went alone. I considered asking somone to take one, but decided it wasn't a big issue. I will always remember it. And have the paper (which i now need a frame for) to remind me.
After that i went out around town doing the various arrands to get myself organized. I have most everything on my list. I couldn't afford to get new clothes but with the weather changing fast my winter clothes should be fine for casual wear. Also I remember in a thread people were talking about being unable to find the shoe brush for there shoe shine kit. I found it at walmart in the shoe section. Everything was there.
I got a brand new pair of running shoes from Sport chek on sale (reg 100 on for 59), which really make a difference compared to my 34 dollar gaint tiger sneakers lol. I ended up spending quiet a bit of money on that list. Joining the army has so far broken my bank account. After already investing a chunk of change in this career, I intend to see it though.
Anyways, I'm off to Borden on the 9th. See you all there. I'm so Nervous but can't wait!
