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I agree 100%, but at the same time one could say that if people have to stay behind because they got pulled to do that. Maybe secure shouldn't get piped until the job is done. ya....... no lol

As the guy at the bottom of the pole, I find the trade great. The problem comes in when there is WORK to be done and the bosses feel that we should take part in store ship/cleaning stations/hands fall in/ etc when we have Rod or DG problems that need to be sorted or we don't go home type thing...

sigh... no more light bulb jokes....

We got told this today that this was plan for 2017, I feel like this was said before. Any thoughts?

I am a stoker thats going to be sailing for the next few weeks while we work out our RRI's. I was told that my gerber needs to be replaced with a fixed blade knife. Not sure how often Ill be on the upper decks for this trip  :facepalm: , but I need a little advice on where I would be able to...

My thinking... Person was hardworking and supervisors noticed said hard work. Person was late for 2 hours and major sickness was found, ships moral would take a hit and supervisors would not even take note of how long it took said person to get from point a to b and they would be more concerned...

Bathing suit obtained my the QM, is this the Canex? you get this apart of your kit (once you passed your ExpressTest) As for what to bring, just bring the items to last you a few days until you get your kit. the only thing i can think of is a good set of running shoes. Personal pro tip: Be...

I am a stoker, and will be a AB (T) when i get there this friday. Also will reporting be anything like cflrs? Or is it a little relaxed? Thanks

Leaving for Esquimalt, BC this week, just about finished basic. I was wondering what the living area is going to be like and if ill be able to get personal internet setup in the shacks? Thanks.

This is great news, I thought I would be waiting until 1600hrs. Slap away, but I got my info, thanks!

I just need to clear something up. I am reviewing my travel details for the 21st, and I just want to confirm something. I get to Montreal around 0910hrs, but the paper says "Report CRLRS via shuttle only NLT 1600hrs." So does that mean I have to wait around the airport from 0910 to 1600 where a...

Thanks pat, keep that great info coming. As for other news, I got sworn in today, but before that occurred I was told that they forgot to tell me about a 10k signing bonus. The RC went quite for a sec, then the guy said it's because signing bonuses are unheard of. So yes, very good day to be in...

ya, i have no idea what the rank is called in the navy.

I just wanted to take a moment to updated this topic. I have been selected as a semi-skilled recruit based on my three year college diploma. What this has given me is a head start by 4 years from someone without being skilled (skilled as being trained in a trade). For example, I will start as...

A good read. That was the best link that anyone has given me. Thank-you very much and now i can start working on that bio.

Very odd question, I apologize in advance if its a stupid question. I will be leaving on the 21st of April for basic training and I was wondering about packing 4-5 books for a good amount of reading materiel since I plan on coming with zero electronics to keep me busy when there is time off...

April 23 here Marine Engineer!

Recruiting Centre: Windsor, ON -> London, ON (moved) Regular/Reserve: Regular Officer/NCM: NCM Trade 1: Marine Engineer Trade 2: ---- Trade 3: ---- Application Date: March 2011 First Contact: March 2011 CFAT: April 2011 Medical: May 2011 Interview: May 2011 Merit Listed: Aug 2011 (took time to...

Recruiting Centre: Windsor, ON -> London, ON (moved) Regular/Reserve: Regular Officer/NCM: NCM Trade 1: Marine Engineer Trade 2: ---- Trade 3: ---- Application Date: March 2011 First Contact: March 2011 CFAT: April 2011 Medical: May 2011 Interview: May 2011 Merit Listed: Aug 2011 (took time to...

Part two medical? I thought it was just one medical that lasts for a year before you have to update.