I was really washed out yesterday from my ADF interview and medical. I read a few blogs, but I was so tuckered out and had a huge headache from such a long day, I decided to have an early night (no gym). There's been quite a hive of activity in blogland lately, and at the moment I haven't had much time to keep up-to-date with everything - just the bare essentials.
Judy, I remembered to get a photo of me in my interview gear, though it was really quick, as I had to head out the door to catch the train. As you can see, nothing spectacular. I figured that going by the Army uniform, I should keep my attire fairly conservative (except the colour...I'm into red/shades of, at the moment).
AND THE VERDICT IS?....My job interview was SUCCESSFUL!
HOWEVER
....yes, there's a catch...Before I am official, I have to submit the following:
I have orthotics which I use for exercise only, but ADF require a report to ensure I have no 'significant disabling abnormalities'. I had two occurrences of 'Benign Positional Vertigo' in mid-2008 and 2007. I haven't had any re-occurrence since. I had a CT scan done which showed up nothing and everything was normal, but, the ADF want a 'specialist opinion'. And lastly...because I am over 35, I have to have a cholesterol test. I asked the doctor why it was assumed you had higher cholesterol because you are over 35. He didn't know...he just said "Exactly!". He had me do 3 push-ups and 5 sit-ups, and just remarked that I would put alot of the young men to shame. Hell...there must be some really unfit guys out there, if they couldn't manage that! Oh... he also asked me to squat down (I am in my undies and bra) and waddle on the floor like a duck. I asked hubby what this accomplished and he said "he wanted to see you do something stupid so he could get a laugh"! Thanks AW for your expert opinion...lol...
So yesterday I was feeling rather annoyed and frustrated, as this process has just been so long and drawn out, and I've had to push and be on their case constantly to ensure things were moving along. I thought that yesterday would be it, and that I could happily say "I'm in", and then to say...well nearly...was just a bit of a let down for me.
Today, I'm feeling better. I have nothing to be concerned about. These are just formalities. Yesterday I booked my podiatrist appointment for 23rd May, and I've already been to see my doctor this morning who booked my EN&T appointment while there and organised my pathology test. So tomorrow morning I'll have the cholesterol test done (nothing to eat or drink except water before the test), and my EN&T appointment is booked for 20th May!
I am tentatively booked in for my Ceremony in Brisbane on the 23rd June, so once my reports are in, it's the pre- fitness test. So it's all good! I then start work at Enoggera in my new job, before going to Kapooka!
8 comments:
Nice work, congrats Kerry! I knew you'd get in :) Looking very sharp in that outfit, I must say! Who wouldn't employ you!!!
Congrats Kerry! LURRRVE the outfit BTW.
I had to do all the stupid, "walk like a duck" (and more) stuff in my skivvies when I enlisted too. Its said that the doc can tell if you have various muscular/skeletal abnormalities or prior injury by your range of motion.
Thanks all. Yes Tom - thanks for that! I spoke to a friend of mine who is a nurse, and she enlightened me as well. I also had to jump in the air and touch my butt with my heels (like the Toyota ad. though Tom you wouldn't know what I am talking about).
Thanks for the lovely welcome to Blogland Kerry. Great to see you pretty much got into the army!
Nice red shirt, great colour on you!
KERRRRRRRY!!! looking sharp there!
You are such an inspiration - you know exactly what you want and you just do it.
I am just so proud of you :) Congrats
Thanks Judy and Pizza gal for the thumbs up! It's always appreciated. :)
Oh we had those Toyota commercials here..they were popular back in the 80's.
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