Thought I'ld update this thread since it's been quite a while!
A month ago, I completed Phase 1. I'm now waiting on PAT for my security clearance, thankfully I have a gucci tasking with the Air Force, so no PAT bullshit (inspections, roll calls, non-credited PLQ classes).
I requested an EWAT, got approved by all parties, got cancelled yesterday... will figure out why on Monday. (Update: was approved without them realizing I was being tasked to Wainwright, so it's still approved if I want to EWAT once I get back... still stupid since they've got like 200 people to pick from, have to find out why they chose us and if we can't be replaced)
Plan B, tasking to Shilo (731 Sqn - Comms) for 4 months. Possible tasking to CMTC (Wainwright) for 4 months...
Plan C, training requests (404s - opens doors to new taskings).
Plan D, EWAT request for 21 EW or a Kingston reserve unit.
Plan E, VOR to a hard Sea trade (HT, Bos'n) or Medic.
Also, before being tasked out, I requested and was authorized morning time to train for the Army Run with PSP... but can't follow through because of new timings.
In the end, I personally find it hard to be on a long-term tasking, so I'm trying to get out of mine and get back to short-term taskings. You learn about diff trades, how the system works, meet new people and get the chance to travel! And keep in mind that if one avenue fails, there's a bunch more opportunities in the Forces... and asking doesn't hurt (Army Run request... did not expect to be approved)!