this could take a while

Alright, So my recruiter is back from his emergency leave. First thing he said, "Your waiver should be back by now." and silly me I fell for that line again. He had called around 10 and said if I hadn't heard back from him by 3:30 to call back, and if his phone wasn't working to call this other recruiter. So I waited till 4 called, bo answer, called the other recruiter not long after that. I told him the situation(it's been 3 weeks since MEPS and was waiting to hear back about the waiver) and he says, "Waivers usually take months to get even up to a year." So I have 3 different stories 1. Recruiter saying, "Any week now and we'll know. It'll be soon. 2. Other recruiter, "It'll take months to a year." and 3. Retired recruiter," It should only take 2 weeks, not this long." So I'm getting frustrated with the conflicting reports and my recruiters lack of communication with me. Called him today and was like, "Ok so it's at Great Lakes and you said that's where they make the final decision, so really when should we be hearing something." He said that he's known them to take up to 6 months. In my head I was like finally! A different and probably more realistic answer!

I'm sure everyone who waits for a waiver goes through this frustration. I would be ok, if only my recruiter would be open with me and communicate. You know check in every once in a while, keep me posted, actually answer the phone when I call (which isn't a whole heck of a lot). I've joked around about having a one-sided relationship with his voicemail.

So that's where I am at the moment...and for the past couple posts. I'll report back when I hear something (keeping fingers crossed for a positive response). Until then I'll just being going to class, and at this rate looks like I'll be going to school next semester...joy. I'll be trying to keep positive, but if you remember, mention me in your prayers!
Hooyah!

No news still

Still waiting for the waiver, so not much I can do at the moment. Plus my recruiter is on emergency leave, the office is extremely short staffed. The other day when I went in, there was only 1 petty officer. So I'm a tad concerned that I might be overlooked. Hopefully I'll know something soon. I'm going to start memorizing the 11 General Orders of a Sentry in the meantime. Also I'm starting a couple classes at the local college while waiting. So yeah, that's all I got right now.


Hooyah!

Could be good sign

Hey Guys,

So called the recruiter today to check up on the status of my medical waiver. It's been a week since MEPS and supposedly I should have known something, but nothing yet. On the positive side though, or at least I was told it's a good sign, my medical stuff was sent to Great Lakes. Recruiter man said that it's a good sign that they're taking time with it, he said that they wouldn't be spending so much time on me if they weren't planning to put me through. So that's my positive thought for the day. Tomorrow is sign up for a couple more college classes so keep me busy.

Thinking positive
Hooyah!


This is the Nike of Samothrace, my favorite piece of art, and she's the the Greek goddess of victory.

Errrr so anxious!
Stupid "Hurry up and Wait" I'm so anxious to hear if my medical waiver is approved or not. I want to be in the Navy soooo bad and I can't think of anything else I'd rather do. It's such a good match for me. I don't know why I'm always feeling so down in the mouth when all the recruiters and some of my military friends are so positive that I'll get it. I just can't help feeling like I'll be denied and the whole Navy thing will be over. I've never been so aware of my scoliosis as I am now, and it has me second guessing myself. Not gonna lie, kinda sucks to just wait to hear your fate. The whole trying to stay positive is coming in waves. So yeah, just a little on edge.


Hooyah!