Frustration!!!!
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Well I went into Barries Armoury today, to find out that the medics their had no idea why i was their. As i was leaving one of the medics finaly realized why i was their and all he had to do was ask my two question to complete my medical.
I have been told to call in 4 weeks to see if i have been Merit listed since it takes 2-4 weeks for the medical to get yes or no. so Basicly from what i was told it look like if i am probaly in line for a July Basic Training.
I have been told to call in 4 weeks to see if i have been Merit listed since it takes 2-4 weeks for the medical to get yes or no. so Basicly from what i was told it look like if i am probaly in line for a July Basic Training.
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Ya, I was told 1-2 weeks on average for medicals to come back from Borden to CFRC Toronto.
Mine was sent on March 1st, and according to the processing clerk as of today April 15th, my medical information is still at Borden. (6 weeks).
Now I have all these horror stories floating around in my head about lost files, expired security clearance, etc. I‘m getting a little bit nervous.
What if my file was marked as sent in the computer, but its actually still sitting in my file folder in a drawer at the CFRC? How long would it take to figure out something was wrong?
Anyway, so since I called on the 6 week mark, and discovered my med file was still at borden, when would be a good time to call back? How much longer is a typical wait for a med file to be reviewed? Do people really call Borden and ask whats going on?
While this news is actually a tiny bit of relief, since I was becoming worried I didn‘t get merit listed high enough to get a job, I also feel a little bummed out that its taking so long.
I‘m in a big transitional period, I need to move back to Victoria or Prince Rupert from Toronto and try to get myself set up with an apartment and a job in about 3 weeks.
While normaly it would just be life and I‘d need to deal with it, it‘s made more difficult that I‘m anticipating getting into the forces.
It‘s really hard to find a job to pay the rent when you tell them "I may get a call from the military and ship out to basic training in Quebec at any time, and need to leave within the month."
And it‘s hard to find suitable accomodations without signing a lease (for the same reason).
If only I could know for sure I was going to get in, I would feel comfortable going back to my parents house for a sort of "working summer vacation", knowing that by September I would be on track.
However, with the potential to be passed over, I can‘t bring myself to even imagine being stuck living/working in Prince Rupert BC.
I have an offer to be trained as a faller.
A job and a town that both scream dead end, turn around, get out.
I‘m totally lost on what to do as long as my file is just sitting in some pile not going anywhere.
I‘m not complaining, I know theres a story behind every one of the files in that pile, and a person who is stressed out and wants to get the show on the road.
I just needed the forum to vent I guess, my frusteration is multiplying daily as my move gets ever closer, and I stil don‘t know where or what I‘m moving to, and knowing that "The Call" from the CFRC with an offer would solve all of these problems.
Mine was sent on March 1st, and according to the processing clerk as of today April 15th, my medical information is still at Borden. (6 weeks).
Now I have all these horror stories floating around in my head about lost files, expired security clearance, etc. I‘m getting a little bit nervous.
What if my file was marked as sent in the computer, but its actually still sitting in my file folder in a drawer at the CFRC? How long would it take to figure out something was wrong?
Anyway, so since I called on the 6 week mark, and discovered my med file was still at borden, when would be a good time to call back? How much longer is a typical wait for a med file to be reviewed? Do people really call Borden and ask whats going on?
While this news is actually a tiny bit of relief, since I was becoming worried I didn‘t get merit listed high enough to get a job, I also feel a little bummed out that its taking so long.
I‘m in a big transitional period, I need to move back to Victoria or Prince Rupert from Toronto and try to get myself set up with an apartment and a job in about 3 weeks.
While normaly it would just be life and I‘d need to deal with it, it‘s made more difficult that I‘m anticipating getting into the forces.
It‘s really hard to find a job to pay the rent when you tell them "I may get a call from the military and ship out to basic training in Quebec at any time, and need to leave within the month."
And it‘s hard to find suitable accomodations without signing a lease (for the same reason).
If only I could know for sure I was going to get in, I would feel comfortable going back to my parents house for a sort of "working summer vacation", knowing that by September I would be on track.
However, with the potential to be passed over, I can‘t bring myself to even imagine being stuck living/working in Prince Rupert BC.
I have an offer to be trained as a faller.
A job and a town that both scream dead end, turn around, get out.
I‘m totally lost on what to do as long as my file is just sitting in some pile not going anywhere.
I‘m not complaining, I know theres a story behind every one of the files in that pile, and a person who is stressed out and wants to get the show on the road.
I just needed the forum to vent I guess, my frusteration is multiplying daily as my move gets ever closer, and I stil don‘t know where or what I‘m moving to, and knowing that "The Call" from the CFRC with an offer would solve all of these problems.
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I feel your pain Blackhawk, but sticking with it is the only option. It should not be this way, but it is. As for the mindset that the longer the process takes, a more dedicated soldier will emerge.
That is BS!
It is an excuse that the ineffective bureacrats hide behind and I personally have zero tolerance for it. As I have entered my 5th year of dealing with these fools, I‘m just now seeing some action on my behalf. I‘ve had to pursue the OM, Member of Parliament and all of the ‘official‘ channels in order to get the CFRC to realize that ‘they‘ are in error. I do not anticipate an apology, but I should have my medical sorted out by the end of the year. That is the best that I can hope for, I should be back in training by next summer.
Words fail to describe what I feel towards these people, but I will not forget it. I feel sorry for those under my command down the road who will attempt to emulate that behaviour, I will most likely not be humourous in such matters, which is a shame, I‘m generally a fun guy.
Cheers...
That is BS!
It is an excuse that the ineffective bureacrats hide behind and I personally have zero tolerance for it. As I have entered my 5th year of dealing with these fools, I‘m just now seeing some action on my behalf. I‘ve had to pursue the OM, Member of Parliament and all of the ‘official‘ channels in order to get the CFRC to realize that ‘they‘ are in error. I do not anticipate an apology, but I should have my medical sorted out by the end of the year. That is the best that I can hope for, I should be back in training by next summer.
Words fail to describe what I feel towards these people, but I will not forget it. I feel sorry for those under my command down the road who will attempt to emulate that behaviour, I will most likely not be humourous in such matters, which is a shame, I‘m generally a fun guy.
Cheers...
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Thanks guys. Yes I‘m going in as a Sig Op so I‘m a sort of a mud crawler (no as much as thos infantry guys 
What course are you on Tyrnagog and Gorgon? It would make it easier to find you guys at Basic...
haha...thanks CHK...I hope I don‘t inhale in the gas chamber..jeebus that cound sting!
Cheers
J
What course are you on Tyrnagog and Gorgon? It would make it easier to find you guys at Basic...haha...thanks CHK...I hope I don‘t inhale in the gas chamber..jeebus that cound sting!
Cheers
J
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Ahh crap..well hey thats too bad..mebbe you‘ll be giving me orders one day
It took me from November 12th until yesterday to be notified of medical clearence. However, there was an altercation with a misunderstanding and misdiagnosis during my medical assessment at the CFRC. I originally was placed under limitations which would restrict me from joining, however after going to another province and seeking a specialist‘s opinion, I am now clear. The last hurdle for me is to redo my PT test as my first one has now expired after 6 months.
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I am not sure what you mean by ‘empire building‘, could you explain that further?
I share the feelings of frustration expressed on the board. I knew the process was going to slow before I made my application. I find that unless I really push my application by phoning and emailing regularly, my applcation will not move forward.
My question for the people on this board involved in CFRC: Since everyone here seems to realise that there are major problems with the application process, what is preventing you from changing it for the better?
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no they dont notify you when the medical is cleared, because right after medical is cleared u are then sent to become merit listed and into a national recruitment database. and selection comes from their.
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No GrahamD they do not call you to tell you your medical is cleared and that you have been merit listed. If you want to know what‘s going on with your file you NEED to call them. The only time you will receive a call is when something is missing in your file or when they have a job offer for you.
I‘ve had some problems with my local CFRC too. I had give them 2 copies of about every documents because they kept losing them one after the other.
I‘ve been on the merit list for 031 infantry (R22eR) for the past 9 months now. I hope my turn is going to come soon...
I‘ve had some problems with my local CFRC too. I had give them 2 copies of about every documents because they kept losing them one after the other.
I‘ve been on the merit list for 031 infantry (R22eR) for the past 9 months now. I hope my turn is going to come soon...
