Topic: Is the army for me?

[Eye In The Sky]

Geo Tech is a Spec 1 MOC.  IAW the policies, once you are both  (1) QL5 qualified and (2) rank of Cpl, you will start earning spec pay.

[NLer709B]

Thanks for the clarification, I'm pretty stoked, the job looks awesome!

[Eye In The Sky]

You might want to take a poke thru the Geo Tech Math PIP (Programmed Instruction Package).  You'll know if you have the math skillset from it, or have a good idea atleast.

[NLer709B]

You might want to take a poke thru the Geo Tech Math PIP (Programmed Instruction Package).  You'll know if you have the math skillset from it, or have a good idea atleast.

Sorry man, I've googled this and whatnot but this is the first I've heard of this? Mind explaining a bit more where I can see this? Thanks.

[Eye In The Sky]

Its the math Programmed Instruction Package, the MCE has one for the Geo Tech apprentice level IIRC.  I am on leave this week, but I can track it down next Monday unless someone else does it for you first.  Its Unclas.

[NLer709B]

Completed my new medical and interview, but have to see an optometrist about doing a stereoscopic test for the Geo Tech trade. Other than that it's now a waiting game for April 1st. It sounded pretty positive, but of course no guarantees!

Good luck to everyone else.

[NLer709B]

Hey again everyone. My spouse has been offered a teaching contract here in Newfoundland, and I was just wondering what would happen if I were to get an offer come April month for the trade that I applied for, and had to turn it down if my girlfriend was to sign this contract.

If I can't accept an offer at this time, I would want to keep my file on hand for in case I want to get back on with the process. Take note though, I had to send in copies of my finger prints when I first applied with the CF for a criminal record check (had a DUI 2 years ago), and it took about 8 months for these results to return so I could get my reliability status cleared, to get merit listed.

IF I decide to decline an offer at this time, and in the future I want to reopen my file, will I have to submit my finger prints and wait another 8 months for criminal record check and have my status cleared again? If this is the case we will have to decide accordingly.

Thanks again if you can advise.

Bishop

[cypres78]

Hey again everyone. My spouse has been offered a teaching contract here in Newfoundland, and I was just wondering what would happen if I were to get an offer come April month for the trade that I applied for, and had to turn it down if my girlfriend was to sign this contract.

If I can't accept an offer at this time, I would want to keep my file on hand for in case I want to get back on with the process. Take note though, I had to send in copies of my finger prints when I first applied with the CF for a criminal record check (had a DUI 2 years ago), and it took about 8 months for these results to return so I could get my reliability status cleared, to get merit listed.

IF I decide to decline an offer at this time, and in the future I want to reopen my file, will I have to submit my finger prints and wait another 8 months for criminal record check and have my status cleared again? If this is the case we will have to decide accordingly.

Thanks again if you can advise.

Bishop

Your file will not be kept "on hand" until you decide it's a good time to join up. There is a long line of people more then willing to take your place. If your significant other is not willing to uproot then you have two choices. Don't join or become single.

That being said I suppose you could re-apply in the future..I would just hope they forgot about you turning down their offer. Otherwise it would be hard to take you seriously.

[Jungle]

IF I decide to decline an offer at this time, and in the future I want to reopen my file, will I have to submit my finger prints and wait another 8 months for criminal record check and have my status cleared again? If this is the case we will have to decide accordingly.

I suggest you stay away from the Military. Close your file, walk away and never look back. I'm serious.

So to answer your original question: no.

[NLer709B]

I suggest you stay away from the Military. Close your file, walk away and never look back. I'm serious.

So to answer your original question: no.

Wow  This is exactly what I get for posting on internet forums.

Thanks for your replies to those who have contributed, but I think I might have heard enough of this; too much negative feedback, all because I am taking this decision seriously. No further discussion needed here, I'll just speak to my recruiter.

Thanks again.

[Journeyman]

Wow  This is exactly what I get for posting on internet forums.

You ask a "yes or no" question, then pout because several people responded with "no"?

I think you've reaffirmed the views of those people.

[GAP]

No further discussion needed here, I'll just speak to my recruiter.

Thanks again.

Well, that should be a short conversation........

[Jungle]

Wow  This is exactly what I get for posting on internet forums.

Thanks for your replies to those who have contributed, but I think I might have heard enough of this; too much negative feedback, all because I am taking this decision seriously. No further discussion needed here, I'll just speak to my recruiter.

Thanks again.

Dude, you asked a question, I answered. Don't like it ? Disregard it. We tend to dislike wishy-washy people, as the OODA loop is usually a quick process.

[cypres78]

Wow  This is exactly what I get for posting on internet forums.

Actually it's what you get from serving members with years of experience. If you think everything is going to be hugs and rainbows once(if) you get in then your in for a huge  disappointment.   

[Jcam]

Wow  This is exactly what I get for posting on internet forums.

Thanks for your replies to those who have contributed, but I think I might have heard enough of this; too much negative feedback, all because I am taking this decision seriously. No further discussion needed here, I'll just speak to my recruiter.

Thanks again.

Taking the feelings of your spouse into account when thinking about joining the military is both a responsible and considerate thing to do. Since you'll be moving around a lot, away from home quite a bit, and sometimes work ridiculous hours, it's not crazy to realize your significant other has just as much a say in the whole thing as you do. Don't be afraid to turn down a job offer, it isn't the end of the world and it doesn't ruin your chances of joining the military later.

Just because you're weighing your options and being an informed potential-recruit, doesn't mean the army "isn't for you" and that you should "forget about it" and all that crap. It just means you're not a goon who isn't taking his/her loved-one's life into account when making a decision that will disrupt your way of life for several years to come. Once you're done of training and are finally posted to a unit, life becomes somewhat stable and you can focus on your spouse/family again, but until then things would be shaky, long-distance (maybe), and consist of lots of phone calls talking about how the clerks screwed up your pay again.

When the times comes, do what you have to do, just make the call that will make you happy.