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Didn't get into the borderline/DBT study, so no DBT for me. They can't say the reason why someone doesn't qualify so it shall remain a mystery.

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So sorry J. :(

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Sorry to hear it. Can you reapply again later?

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That sucks, man. I'm really sorry to hear that. Are you able to apply to another one, or are there others now that you're in the Vancouver area?

Don't let it get you down.

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I am on their list for future studies they may have in the future. No idea if they will but never know.

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Hang in there J...maybe it's because your wife needs you right now...but your turn will come.

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Finally all moved out of Chilliwack, thankfully we had an entire month to move, with all that happened March no way we would have been able to do it all on a single day.

Have to take a driving airport written test Monday, not prepared for it as well I haven't had a single day in over a month where I wasn't working, or commuting to/from Chilliwack moving things or going to visit hospital when wife was there, but I will spend tomorrow studying. If it were just a multiple choice test, I wouldn't be so worried, but it also included a map of the airport aprons/taxiway's etc that we have to memorize and achieve a perfect score on, miss 1 and you fail.

I've never been good at memorizing things like this, so quite worried about it.

Upside in May I go to evenings and mid-day so no more getting up at 2am..lol

Wife is doing better, but still has a lot of ups and downs and would be nice if she could see a doctor sooner, but May 19 seems to be the earliest she can get in at the moment.

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Easier said than done but try and forget you don't like tests and just do your best. Try and learn it as though you are actually driving the routes. Good to hear you've got everything done with the old place. Onwards and Upwards and any move forward for your wife even if it's two steps forward and one back is positive. She'll get there. All the best with the studying and test and don't forget to look after you as well.

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I second that. From experience that's easily forgotten.

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When I was trying to.learn the layout of my local airport (admittedly much smaller) I took an image from Google Earth. Printed it out and practiced labelling it.

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That is what I used for studying. A map layout.

I missed 2 so failed. I got the answers just the wrong box on the map.

Need 100% to pass.

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Oh too bad! Do you get to take another run at it?

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Yes next week. 3 chances in total.

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You'll nail it next week. :nod:

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Agreed. :nod:

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Ach, nuts! That must be even more annoying - knowing you knew the answers, but marking it up wrong on the map. Still, as Dorothy and JG say, that should give you more confidence for Round 2 next week :)

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:fingerscrossed: for the next attempt .

Can be so hard with stuff like this as MrBEVS knows but you will get there.

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Since starting this job, I have lost 20 pounds.

Currently at 207. Its like a gym your paid to go to.. Lol

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Hah! Bet that feels great! :)

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For sure. Didnt notice until I realized none of my jeans fit and my belt is too big..lol

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Love those kind of jobs. Where do I apply? 😇

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Skinny ribs. I need that job ! :lol:

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Double good news...new job...weight loss.:thumbsup:

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Gotta find an airline or ground handling company at an airport...lol But the pay is low typically in the min wage to 13 ish.

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I tried to get in to the pass office last year but they wouldn't have me. They never told why 😢

I can't work in operations as hubby is a manager there.

So I think I have to stay where I am. There are lots of stairs so I'm hoping I'll lose some weight running up and down them. Although I confess that for the moment I walk up and down 😇

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Have the 2nd attempt at written driving test next week.

This test might be my downfall with the job.

Doing my best but the test is difficult. Lol

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you are going to do great, you know the answers, last time you got them right but just put them in the wrong box and that was despite the fact thyat you were a bit sleep deprived and hadn't had much time to study. Just imagine how good you are goignt o be with another week to go through it

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Think positive J...you can do it!!!

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I feel for you as I have watched my husband really struggle with tests.

Can we help you somehow?

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I'm with Zoe, absolutely worth making sure you have a good sleep, you got itall right last time save two that were reversed... so get rested, study as much as you can, and you'll ace it! :)

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Tomorrow (Tuesday) my 2nd attempt. The test is total of 3 separate tests. The map, a written test, and a practical although you only do the practical test if you pass the first 2. I think I have the map down, but the written test is tricky and most worrisome. If I don't pass, I have one more chance in a month.

Rumors the test has been made easier due to high fail rate, but I haven't been able to confirm that.


Also got an update from BC Housing, and of course only a rough estimate, but they said to expect at minimum a 3 to 6 year wait for housing.

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What kind of job is it JS? Have you got it yet?

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Good luck J, hope it goes well for you! :fingerscrossed:

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Go do your best to nail it J.
To my mind you know all this stuff in your head, so try to empty your head of everything but this. Very hard .

I shall be sending you my best strong vibes and support coz I think you are simply brill.

If we were all close we would all be giving you a walk around the block, getting you to shake your arms and hands about , followed by a good brisk rub down with a damp newspaper ( with eyes closed of course) and telling you to breathe in and out sloooowly before sending you in.

:fingerscrossed: You GO. Do your best. We're here.

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All the very best J. We are all rooting for you. :thumbsup:

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You can do it!

Just remember when your mind goes blank close your eyes and take some deep breaths in and out... just focus on your breathing for a few minutes.

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Thanks.

I have been studying and reading the material the test is just not written in a way that works for me. Lol

If they showed me a photo of say a runway hold lines and options to choose from I can identify them easily.

But they use words only and I have major trouble visualizing it and the trick questions are well tricky.

We shall see how I do in a few hours.

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Try to relax now J....breathe. ;)

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Passed the map. The map was changed as well, so the one I was studying wasn't the same as the one being used for the test, but I managed to pass it.

Did worse this time around on the written, got 73% last time, only got 60% this time, 88% is passing.

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Well done on passing the map especially since they used a different map.