Recent content by tallbloke

Hi. Have worn glasses for astigmatism for 20 years. Wear them all the time. Told at medical that my eyesight good enough to pass without my glasses! Wouldn't worry too much.

Intrigued.....what is the pain with East Grinsteads?

Hi all Deep into the application for trainee train driver - Southern. Trying to understand pros/cons of being based in Victoria against reasonably local Norwood or Selhurst. Couple of questions please; What areas do current drivers/trainees commute from to Victoria? Commuting....mix of...

Hi all. Anyone had anything happen? Really keen to hear if people signing up for December start training? (Is there any then?)

Hi Alex. Apologies for not seeing this sooner and responding. I was 20 April.....so u been waiting longer than me. Tough isn't it. Find that as soon as I resign myself to things being a long wait, something happens! But not this time :). So where are you up to? What are your expectations on...

Had it at very start of august. Have been told successful thankfully. The wait after that is horrible, say you will get an email within an hour if NOT successful......but checking your email for days!!

Hiya. Also on 1006 with southern. Had assessment in mar17. Dmi June. Mmi start august. Advised medical only organised within 3 mths of course offer. When I chased told likely to be feb18 at earliest. Postcode has me for selhurst or Norwood I was advised. So hard to remain patient and this is...

Well done and fingers crossed.

And email arrives today to book dmi date! Maybe this thread if monitored lol. Booked on for early June.

Good luck Em. When did you have your assessment? Had mine end of March and heard nothing yet. ....just phoned and advised nothing on new interviews until end of summer, to phone back in july/august. The waiting is the hardest part eh! ....and relax and enjoy tomorrow. Look forward to...

Hi Griffter any update on a new date? I recently received news I would be invited to assessment. When I phoned to ask for estimate on how long it might be before I hear. .......quite crabby and simply said 'any time this year'. Frustrating but have to be patient eh! Good luck

Hi there. My first post and hope you still pick this up! I have just had confirmation I will be invited to an assessment day and getting excited now. However, one worry is my height at 6'6". Any thoughts whether that is an issue? Hope you don't mind me asking whether you are also taller...