It's Final (kind of)...

Howdy...

After discussions with my specialist and work and others, we have finally reached DDay.

I was contacted on Wednesday, telling me that a letter would be available to be collected from the clinics in Townsville today. Not bad timing as I had to return James home anyway...

Kez decided it was her duty to accompany me on the trip for some reason...

Well, I now have the death sentence in my hands. The specialist has said on paper that I will never be able to rejoin the workforce in any capacity. It is an interesting (and slightly depressing) read in that I don't think some of what was written was ever spoken out loud before... At least not in my presence....

With a VERY heavy heart I will be forwarding a copy of the letter to QRN on Monday to get the work side of things wrapped up... I have spoken to the Pring Yard and Crew Supervisor who states (whether it was sincere or not is up for debate) that I will be missed within the depot.

I have also spoke to QRI (the Queensland Railways Institute) which assures me that I will be retained as a member and that I will continue to enjoy ALL of the benefits of membership such as access to the Holiday Units in Coolum and all of the social activities which we have enjoyed as a family (Christmas Trees, Family Days, Etc)... So perhaps all is not lost yet.


If anyone displays interest, perhaps I shall post a transcript of the letter here.

Anyhoo, Cheers for now...

Jason...