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I'm the same too. They said they'd let me know shortly in the initial email but nothing since. I haven't chased them up, don't want to bother them as they're clearly busy, just sitting tight waiting and checking emails hourly!
It's a bit of a concern though, that the dates that were offered on the sheet have expired and still no psychometric appointment. Still, sure its all under control and we'll get sorted soon....
 
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HTBFD said:
I'm the same too. They said they'd let me know shortly in the initial email but nothing since. I haven't chased them up, don't want to bother them as they're clearly busy, just sitting tight waiting and checking emails hourly!
It's a bit of a concern though, that the dates that were offered on the sheet have expired and still no psychometric appointment. Still, sure its all under control and we'll get sorted soon....
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Yeah the fact that the dates have passed is what worries me. Though there were still 3 assessment days after mine so I guess there's just a backlog. In my mind I just hope they haven't filled most/all of the positions and as a result won't be taken further in the process.
 
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FManc said:
Yeah the fact that the dates have passed is what worries me. Though there were still 3 assessment days after mine so I guess there's just a backlog. In my mind I just hope they haven't filled most/all of the positions and as a result won't be taken further in the process.
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I really wouldn't worry yourself so much, you have to remember theres probably hundreds of people still in the running all at different stages in the process. Then throw in to the mix qualified drivers, that's alot of people for quite a small team to deal with.

Until you hear otherwise, your still in the race!
 
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Sirgerbil said:
I really wouldn't worry yourself so much, you have to remember theres probably hundreds of people still in the running all at different stages in the process. Then throw in to the mix qualified drivers, that's alot of people for quite a small team to deal with.

Until you hear otherwise, your still in the race!
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Sensible words :) I think I need to stop thinking about it so much!
 
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My assessment date was 13th December and I've not had an outcome yet (I'm a qualified driver) they did email me 2 weeks ago saying they are still going through things so if I've waited 9 weeks I'm sure you guys can wait a bit longer :D
 
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Keep your heads up guys! Got my medical tomo. I have a number of questions that I would like answered, have sent numerous emails and no reply so looks like it is everybody,! Good luck!
 
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Keep your heads up guys! Got my medical tomo. I have a number of questions that I would like answered, have sent numerous emails and no reply so looks like it is everybody,! Good luck!
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Have you received a provisional offer at all?
 
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Davidson4301 said:
I think I'm more dissapointed in the lack of response either way. It would've been good to have an "sorry to keep you waiting " type email.
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Exactly. We are all in limbo! Can't plan anything until we know. It's been a long process and you would hope they recognise that. Wouldn't take much to fire a quick generic email off. Oh well. Fingers crossed we hear soon
 
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5thrail said:
Exactly. We are all in limbo! Can't plan anything until we know. It's been a long process and you would hope they recognise that. Wouldn't take much to fire a quick generic email off. Oh well. Fingers crossed we hear soon
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It's really frustrating . I have holidays booked in July/Augustus that I possibly need to cancel and the longer I leave it the more money I lose. I'm due to remortgage in a month or so for an extension as well. They are obviously busy but still.
 
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Peppajug78 said:
How soon before your medical did you get the online medical questionnaire?
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Well depends really. After I had my previous passes confirmed, I received a medical questionnaire, about 2 days after that I got confirmation of my medical.

Having spoken to a few more people that are at the same stage it really does seem that those of us being processed for medicals are looking at a May start date, so those still waiting to hear I'm hoping you guys are marked up for a later start date hence the delay.
 
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Sirgerbil said:
Well depends really. After I had my previous passes confirmed, I received a medical questionnaire, about 2 days after that I got confirmation of my medical.

Having spoken to a few more people that are at the same stage it really does seem that those of us being processed for medicals are looking at a May start date, so those still waiting to hear I'm hoping you guys are marked up for a later start date hence the delay.
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Thanks, that makes sense. I am a newbie and passed psychometrics approx 3 weeks ago but that was the last I heard.
 
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The leader of the recruitment has been on long annual leave and only returned to work yesterday. That is the reason for the delays.
They are having a meeting today.
 
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Thechosen1

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Choochoodriver said:
The leader of the recruitment has been on long annual leave and only returned to work yesterday. That is the reason for the delays.
They are having a meeting today.
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I know that one of them was off on annual leave until yesterday but how do ya know a meeting is today mate?
 
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Thechosen1 said:
I know that one of them was off on annual leave until yesterday but how do ya know a meeting is today mate?
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I had an email last week saying that there was going to be a meeting this week to discuss course dates and to bear with them.
That ties in with Choo Choo's post if it today
 
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Tyrion said:
I had an email last week saying that there was going to be a meeting this week to discuss course dates and to bear with them.
That ties in with Choo Choo's post if it today
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Hopefully it's right then and we maybe hear Thur or Fri. Cheers mate!
 
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