I got the job at the police department!!

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LindseyRose

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...and I start tomorrow!

I posted a few weeks ago saying I was having trouble passing my physical because of my PFTs. Well, I improved to a 70%, but was still short of a passing score of 75%. The next day I went to my own doctor and they did another test and I got a 79%! So I gave those results to the city's doctor and it worked!

They sent me a letter saying that based on my results I would have limitations such as not straining myself or overworking myself, not working in dusty areas, or using protective respiratory equipment. The position itself isn't really physical (equipment services attendent), but I guess they are just covering their own butt...

But now I have a question.... The lady that will be my supervisor said that I got the job because it's only part time. If it was a full time position I wouldn't have gotten it due to insurance reasons. What does this mean? Can they do that? I then asked her if that means I will never be eligible for full time, and she didn't know the answer. I was excited I got the position, but a major part of why I even tried for it was because I was hoping to move to full time to get all the benefits - ie, health, retirement, etc.
 
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EnergyGal

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You certainly put a SMILE on my face. I am so happy for you. Another person with CF making a milestone. I would prove yourself to them and then ask them that question again.
 
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CowTown

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WoW! That is SO awesome. Congratulations!!!! I remember your post. Good work! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

I don't know what that means either, sounds strange to me.
 
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anonymous

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Yeah, that's way illegal. The supervisor put herself and the city/municipality out on a precarious legal limb by even saying such a thing.
 
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EnergyGal

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Very Pretty Lindsey you are and gorgeous too<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">. You are going to do great.
 
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LindseyRose

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Thank you Amy and Risa for the compliments! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

I thought it was weird that she said that too. In no way am I out to get anyone in trouble, I just want to be able to work full time! Risa, I think you are right - Once I'm there I should just prove that I can do it. I don't even want to stay in the position I got. I would like to get some experience then move to another position that requires even less physical activity - like something at a desk. Maybe if that opportunity comes up, they will let me retake the physical. Who knows, I guess I'll cross that bridge when I get there!!
 
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HairGirl

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Good Luck with your new job Lindsey! That's so great!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Diane

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Congrats ! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I Love the pic of you....beautiful
 
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Lungboy911

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Congrats, I have been thinking about whatever happened to you. I don't know if I am more proud you got your PFT's up past 75% from 40. Or, that you got the job.....
 
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