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Did you check out Joe?  Was he any good?  Or did you find someone else?  Please post as I'm also looking. Thanks.

This is awesome!  I'm going to stop by my local PA to see if they have stock of them as well.  Cross your fingers for me.

Thanks for the link on the underarmour.  I only wear boxers and love the issued ones.  I use them for loungewear after work - just peel off the pants and I'm set all evening.  Unless some bothersome person comes knocking on the door.  The only time I forgot I didn't have pants on was when the...

I second the ziplock bags.  But have you noticed the quality of the plastic has been declining?  I just purchased some new ones a few months ago and compared them to the old ones I have in my pack (the old ones are at least 4 yrs old) and the new ones seem really cheap.  So if anyone has some...

I agree with Franko.  You all should be washing your hands regardless, but especially overseas.  When I was there I experienced nothing more than a minor stomache ache that was most likely due to the change in diet.  I believe my mothers annoying drilling of "WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER USING THE...

Great advice pbi!  I agree with you that there's lots to consider.  dubya if its simply your age you are worried about, I wouldn't be.  You can be an excellent candidate at age 35, just make sure you are certain its what you want. Good luck!

Jeff, I have every intention of joining the Regular Force.   This year.   I don't agree with your advice to not "waste the Ombudsman's time".   There are many qualify people who have dropped out of the application process due to long wait times.   I'm talking a year or more, which is...

Thanks for the info Koach.  If it came to filing with the Ombudsman it would be at the point where I'd would be withdrawing my application with the CF, which will be the first business day in the new year.  I just want to give more fuel to the fire - I believe the CF is taking way too long with...

I was also with Canada Trust when they merged, and heard the same lines as you.  But at no time did I buy the bull crap they were feeding their clients, to me it was obvious from the start the extended hours wouldn't last.  I'm still with them only because I despise the other big banks out there...

Similar for the city police departments, they swear in their forensic and property staff, and they are formally called "Special Constables", much like the Transit staff were.  But thats mainly because they have to handle drugs and swear things in for court purposes, and other things that they...

I should have mentioned your Reserve time doesn't count towards your 25 yrs.  It can get you additional $ from your pension for the Reserve time, but you still do the min. 25 yrs.  So if you're CT'ing get on your file and make sure you get in asap, especially if your over 30 because the time in...

Right now you only need 20 yrs in to pull a pension.  As of Jan 1, 2005 you will need a minimum of 25 years.  If you need more info its probably on the DND site somewhere, not sure if it would be under Recruiting.  A CANFORGEN came out but its filed away in my basement right now or I would get...

Are you talking Reserves only?  I'm just curious because I'm CT'ing to Reg. Force and can't see the corps/branch/regiment making decisions on individuals, but maybe I'm wrong.  I can see it more in the Reserves because you apply to a unit and if the individual wanted to change units he/she would...

I had this explained to me by a recruiter once but I'll be darned if I can remember.  Can someone please tell me the Managing Authority's role in the recruiting process?  And what exactly does the Career Manager do in the process?

My girlfriend and I discussed things over the weekend.  We decided if I don't hear anything by this coming holiday season I'm withdrawing my application and accept a contract overseas which pays a heck of a lot more money anyways.  It will only be bittersweet because I really did want to serve.

I just got off the phone from an old reservist buddy who's been selected for this trade.   His applications just been send to the trade career manager for posting.   He's just waiting to find out where they're gonna stick him.   If you've been waiting chances are you'll hear something good...

Heres my scenario: I've been in the reserves for 12 years (infantry then airfield engineers).   NOT that this is a big deal, but I do have a QL2 bypass as a result of having a lot of class B time. I am QL5 qualified as well as journeyman in the civy world in the same MOC I am attempting a...

CFL, Alert is quite different from most postings because of its remoteness.   The max. time you can be posted there is six months.   The smoking policy when I was there was also indoor only.   You couldn't smoke outside.   You could smoke in your room (including your bed if you were that dumb)...

I think merit listed means you've been rated against other potential recruits, so you could be #1 on the merit list, or #50, etc.  I believe you are rated on whatever applies to your trade, such as if you are skilled in your trade, unskilled, partially skilled, etc.  as well as whatever else...

Similar to a buddy of mine who's waited just under three years now.  QL5 qualified and his trade is open and offering bonuses right now.  Go figure.