Final furlong

[Hyperlithe]

I've called Cranwell (Again, they must all know who I am by now!) and I have passed medical clearing, and security clearing, so all I have to do now is hand my notice in at work, and start collecting items for my kit list.


Just wanted to say thanks for all the advice, support and diversion tactics over the past few months. It's still a bit scary, but I reckon I'll be ok.
Right mates, mine's a double vodka, whose round is it?

[El Prez]

Yours sweetie, mines a port and lemon. Looks like you've been sucking a lemon.

[Hyperlithe]

Port and lemon?
Not if it's my round, it's not, you'll have a 'proper' drink or buy your own!
If my grin gets any wider my head will split in half....

[Andy O'Pray]

The very best of luck in your chosen career Hyper. Don't be a stranger and report back to us as to how things are going.

Aye - Andy.

[Cliodna]

Glad that you've got that sorted out Hyper.
I had a mild panic that you were still going be here this time next month when you said you were going to have to ring Cranwell AGAIN!!

Anyhoo, its your round.....leavers perks

[lew]

Good luck hyper . As andy said keep us all posted.


lew

[joethejudge]

I'll be all alone in the chat box...
Oh well...Good luck hyper, keep us posted.

[Blue_wolf]

Well done and good luck.

oh and mines a quadrupple vodka.

[Hyperlithe]

Blue_Wolf, looks like it's your round then!

I will still be here this time next month, but I'll be having Bovie-style panic attacks instead of ringing Cranwell! Ooh, first scary thought of the day, I've only got 6 weeks left as a civvie...

[day tripper]

Congratulations! Best get started on those press ups!

So how long has the whole recruitment process taken you from start to finish?

[Hyperlithe]

From first visit to AFCO, until start date at Halton, almost exactly one year.

Scary thought for today - I only have 15 shifts left to work...

[mathilda]

well done on getting in.. another escapee from the recruitment gulag! I wish I had only 15 shifts left to work before starting with the RAF. Have a wonderful time.

[rawli]

Passing iot is not about luck so I won't wish you any! Work hard and have lots of laughs along the way! Mines a JD and coke, no ice.

[Hyperlithe]

I handed in my notice this morning. Was very nice and gave them a week longer than I needed to, but I want to take my remaining holidays before my finishing date. My boss doesn't seem to want to let me.

I understand that, as they're gonna have a staffing problem, but they're gonna have it whenever I finish, so what difference does it make? If they don't let me take my hols I could just phone in sick. What are they going to do, sack me?

[Lance]

The worst case scenario is that if your career in the forces does not work out and you need them for a reference in the future. Best not to slam any doors on the way out.