By Fail. - 20/10/2009 05:43 - Australia

Today, I woke up at 3am after 2 hours sleep to get to my 7.40am interview with the Air Force. I went through a full medical check, a psych test and an interview with military personnel, was there for 7 hours with no food and only water to drink, only to be told I wasn't suited to the position I applied for. FML
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Hazzaa 0

Woah, okay. Let's go. MEPS - I don't know what the hell this is, but it doesn't exist in Australia. Qualifications - You could have all the qualifications in the world, and still not be suited to a position. It's sad, but it's true. The OP said nothing about qualifications, and pretty sure general entry into the Australian Defence Force only requires you have your High School Certificate. Sleep - Perhaps nerves kept her from getting a good night's sleep. Understandable if this job meant a lot to her. Preparation - Sometimes, no amount of preparation can quell one's nerves, particularly with things of great personal importance. Time - I have had an ADF interview, and on the letter it says the process should take four hours. Also, you have no choice about what time your interview is. Food - The OP obviously believed that it wouldn't take much longer than 4 hours, so didn't feel the need to take any food. When I had mine, there was no food available for interviewees, only tea and coffee. And I, for one, was too worried that I would be called to one of the interviews while I was out if I went to get food somewhere else. OP, FYL.

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gameoverman_fml 0

You went to bed at 1am knowing full well the importance of your interview the next day, and presumably the fact that you'd need to wake up exceptionally early? Wow, how I wish someone put you in the cockpit of multimillion dollar aircraft. That's just what we need. YDI

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Apocalyptus 0

You had to get up at 3 am to get there by 7:40? How far away do you live?

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armybarbie 1

MEPS provides food for you. so stfu.

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postaltubealex 0

i've heard that ADFA do this. they see if you meant to reapply. that way they'll know if you're committed or not. if it was a prestigious entry level position, you probably had your hopes up too high - those positions are limited.

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Ferretknows 0

Yeah tell a recruiter that the MEPS station didn't feed you and watch him yell his head off at the liaison. If you didn't get fed, that was your own fault for not asserting yourself better. Legally, they have to feed you lunch when they take you through processing.

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Sickillsells 0

That's what you get for wanting to be a Chair Force Fag, and if you did get accepted you would still bitch damn FOBbits.

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FromCFL 0

YDI for not being realistic about your goals. Try again, but apply for a position you're qualified for.

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AntiChrist7 0

You're probably not suited because you are a nagging bitch. Do you think it's vacation in the Air Force? YDI

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TheTragicReturn 0

Next time: 1. Schedule your interview so that you can be well rested. 2. Ensure you will be well fed. 3. Accept that all of this is IN YOUR CONTROL. You caused your fate. YDI.

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Craig1452 0

You don't get to choose when you go in or when you get to eat, they tell you what to do and when to do it, none of it is under your control one single bit.

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darkit 0

air force is mad soft wit it

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KillU2009 0

your at MEPS, they told you what time you were gonna get up. shoulda gone yo sleep earlier

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