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It's a job interview. You should know a bit about the CAF, a bit about the trade you are wanting to do, and the regular stuff like why do you think you would be a good candidate and where do you see yourself in 5 years. There is an NDA attached to the interview, so we really can't tell you much...

If you have a uniform, yes you should absolutely wear it.

They will do blood work, but only to check your blood type, your G6PD deficiency level (for malaria prophylaxis later on) and your pregnancy status if female. That's it.

And we can't offer any of those anymore. Cepacol is not in the formulary anymore, and foot powder is now a supply system item, not a medical system item. Booze is typically limited to 2 drinks per event, so I don't even bother. And after you get to certain ranks or leadership levels, it looks...

You can use it up until you get to BMQ. You can use it on weekends you leave CFLRS and stay in a hotel or go home. There is no drug testing. It is on the honour system. But if you don't have to use it, that's up to you.

Well, to be fair, coke is not legal, the way cannabis is... I kinda wish I had been staff on that course, just to see that discovery LOL

Using cannabis (medically or recreationally) will not be allowed at BMQ, at least not while at CFLRS. They go through your bags when you arrive for BMQ and confiscate anything considered contraband. You will get it back at the end of the course.

When you are working with and surrounded by a bunch of 18-20 years olds, sometimes you forget you aren't also 20. 3 day hangovers are not fun anymore, and it takes so long to bounce back.

For 3. Just remember that you are 36 and not 18. Don't compare yourself to the 18 years olds on your courses.

Polio is OK. OP had pneumonia. Not the same P condition. Silent P's are a concern. /s

awesome! Thank you! I tried googling the clinic but couldn't see the street names like you mentioned. It's always either the names or the layout of the streets.

It is more likely you would start by being sent to warrior platoon or whatever it is called these days, and given some time to work on your fitness. It's not a great solution, but it is better than being kicked out 3 weeks in.

I can't afford Vancouver LOL even with PMQs! I'm just shocked that they have PMQs...if I were to look on the map, what part of the city are the Qs in? As for units needing people, I've looked on EMAA, no position for me in Vancouver until I get promoted twice more. Sigh.

Emergencies only seem to happen on a Friday, and usually right after the unit has gone down to minimum staffing because nothing was going on. Suddenly there will be a DART spool up, or a short notice tasking. When I was in a clinic (clearly not a FSA), we often got member welfare checks...

There are PMQs in Vancouver???