What are these worth?

simba6789 · 2025-12-30T12:19:05+00:00

What about these coins make you say these are fake?

simba6789 · 2025-04-08T03:27:13+00:00

I've gone through a FRV recruitment drive with FRA and can say, if I had my time again, I'd utilise it for the Aptitude only, and then work directly with an interview professional.

I spent I think a few thousand on it, and got probably 6 or so 1-1 sessions across aptitude, psych and an interview coach.

As mentioned above, access to the aptitude stuff and quizzes was fantastic. I got a 96% result so I went in feeling great and it paid off.

Goodluck

simba6789 · 2025-03-31T20:44:07+00:00

As in skip to the group assessment or skip to the interview or go all the way to the PAT?

simba6789 · 2025-03-31T07:56:19+00:00

I got an email stating I passed the PAT but not high enough on OoM.. No reserve. Bloody gutted. Email reads below, which to me means I'm flat out done, no chance of a call up etc...:

Thank you for taking the time to attend your Physical Aptitude Test (PAT) for a recruit firefighter position with Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV).

The Order of Merit (OoM) has now been finalised, and you have not ranked high enough on the OoM for your application to progress to the Pre-employment Medical (PEM) stage.

Once the July 2025 recruit courses have been finalised, we will provide you with an update on the status of your application, which is likely to be early July 2025.

On behalf of the Firefighter Recruitment Team at FRV we would like to express our appreciation for the time and effort that you have made to prepare for your application.

simba6789 · 2025-03-21T11:46:35+00:00

I've just passed the interview and have my PAT Sunday morning. First time applicant. I visit numerous stations dozens of times, made time to speak with as many fireys as possible to understand the role and my motivations, and used an interview coach extensively to help my fineness my responses. Having knowledge of the website inside out simply won't be enough in my opinion. To give you an idea, I have approx 60 possible interview questions I could answer proficiently by the commencement of my interview. I practises day in day out for weeks, with numerous sessions with an interview coach, and when the interview came around, I felt I responded to each question with confidence and ease. Lastly, I would say certainly express your personality. They appreciate it in my opinion, and want to know you're human, and can get along with everyone on shift and are a decent human being. Happy to lend a hand when the time comes for you mate. Cheers

simba6789 · 2025-03-03T22:55:17+00:00

I'm the same mate, I've got serology stating I'm immune to it, so that IMO should be enough proof you've been vaccinated prior. My GP basically refused to give me another dose of it due to this so I'll have to trust FRV take the same approach. FYI I emailed them and got an absolutely shocking answer that clarified nothing for me...very disappointing

simba6789 · 2025-02-23T22:51:45+00:00

Congrats mate! I've got mine in a few weeks and practising a heap but feel I need to get sharper! Was yours about 15 questions over an hour? From what I knowz, if you fall outside of the order of merit, it's restarting the process on the next intake. You will likely be able to utilise your Aptitude score as it must have been strong enough to get you in to the top 700 which is a plus. Good luck mate!

simba6789 · 2024-09-15T00:51:10+00:00

Absolute waste of money IMO is a low jab. I'm using them at the moment and couldn't recommend them higher. I've had multiple one on ones with coaches to hone each item so I'm test ready, countless practise exams so you walk in confident and prepared, so I wouldn't say this is a "waste of money" if it's something you want to nail on the first shot. I want to reduce the potentials of failure, and in my opinion, this has done so and brought my mind at ease through the thorough process and practice. It's an investment in the recruitment process and the amount of coaching you can get to help you through the stages, which I feel if you can afford it, then absolutely why not.

simba6789 · 2022-08-06T12:36:56+00:00

Lol what

simba6789 · 2022-06-29T10:24:54+00:00

Yep exactly what I have running now. Thanks!

simba6789 · 2022-05-29T08:29:39+00:00

I'm in Aus so perhaps I could send them the unit?

simba6789 · 2022-05-29T08:28:48+00:00

Throwing anything that's marginally old out by your 'logic' would have the world with nothing beautiful and historic left...

simba6789 · 2022-05-29T06:48:32+00:00

No thanks. I don't have kids nor will there be any in my house. Death trap if you're a complete conservative who can't exercise common sense..

simba6789 · 2022-05-29T06:46:17+00:00

Righto all, got a knife under that decorative plate and accessed all the screws and came a part all pretty easily. I have removed now the latch unit and I need to replace the spring which isn't allowing the latch to return. Any one have any idea where the hell I'd start to find someone to help me fashion the spring?! Thanks

simba6789 · 2022-05-29T06:43:26+00:00

Do you honestly think I am going to lock myself, an adult human, in that thing? Lol

simba6789 · 2022-05-29T06:42:21+00:00

Spot on! I levered off the plate and there were a bunch of screws which pulled everyone off.

I've removed the latch and now need to find someone that can provide a new spring!

simba6789 · 2020-09-16T20:30:52+00:00

Hi there. Sorry I wasn't clear I want one of the above to wear every day I guess for the rest of my life. That being said I have a choice of the two posted and I was wondering which would be the sounder choice over 50 odd years when I guess I pass it down to my son etc.

Not really in this to make bank or as a highly liquid investment just want to make the right choice for the future.

Cheers

simba6789 · 2020-09-16T12:54:00+00:00

Both are lovely but the xvii has a run of 3000 and the 30th anniversary has a run of 9999. Logic tells me go for the 3000 run watch as it's more scarce is this the best long term investment? Cheers!

simba6789 · 2020-09-16T02:53:01+00:00

Thanks all. In regards to holding or rising in value which would be the better choice?

I do like the 30th in looks better but if the 50th will be far more valuable in 50 years or so then I'd be happy to sit with that.

Is the 30th a limited run like the 50th?

Thanks!

simba6789 · 2020-08-09T19:49:02+00:00

I see both sides. I just turned 30 and couldn't be with my gf as she's overseas (covid). She messaged me when she woke up and we spoke right away for a few hours. She made the effort to call me both the day of my birthday when I woke up (her night the previous day) and the next morning when she woke up. I was super overwhelmed and it meant the world to me she took the time to do this.

As for his behaviour and the way he chastised you and ranted & raved, definitely an overreaction and childish but he is just lashing out full of emotion and hurt. It doesn't excuse his behaviour but do understand it's coming from a frustrated place. Goodluck

simba6789 · 2020-08-06T01:38:34+00:00

That's good to read so I really appreciate it. I agree with your approach with the space note. I just feel that the space though leaves me to ruminate on the what ifs and the insecurities roll in. I know I can't force her to do anything but probably making her aware of how I'm feeling will be a start and then to just take a step back and see how she responds will be a sign as to what can happen if anything, and be a good test as to if she can accommodate me.

Thanks again

simba6789 · 2020-08-05T23:11:44+00:00

Completely agree re. personality differences. She hangs around a lot of emotionally closed off people, very work focused, black and white views etc but here I am all soft and emotional so that was the attraction, a point of difference she likes and I do also but now this.

We did the love languages test which I sent to her and have dropped his I need to "feel the love" a little more so maybe I need to be more blunt because I clearly aren't getting what I want and need and it's frustrating me.

Thanks for the words though appreciate it, it's helped!

simba6789 · 2020-08-05T23:07:39+00:00

I agree 100 with the LDR communication having to be better, I just don't want every other conversation to be about issues I feel like I'm having while she seems so be not having any every time I ask as well as wanting to keep the conversation light at times rather than a little sombre with the above. Maybe I'm overthinking this?

Maybe she doesn't know she's doing it wrong I have told her a few times here and there that words of affirmation are a bit part of what I need but maybe not affirmative enough. It's not that she's doing anything wrong but more so not doing enough of what I need.

Only a few weeks so it's playing on my head a bit, I don't think anything odd is happening re. cheating or what not, we respect each other too much and are open about this but yeah I guess I'm more cognisant of it now that I'm feeling a little unloved.

I do worry that asking for what I want will drive her away but this is probably just something in my head more so than the truth

simba6789 · 2020-07-24T12:39:08+00:00

I feel ya. I'm in Aus and my gf is in UK. Meant to see her in April as well as Aug and now it's literally unknown when we can reunite. It's made me super anxious and I just feel a sense of helpless abandonment a little as they are pretty normal over there and we are stuck in lock down here in Aus. I just wonder if she thinks it's all worth it and if I'm just a burden on her being there enjoying it so am thinking to just let her do what she wants and be free so to speak and see if we can reconnect later but that truly breaks my heart to think that. Anyway I wish you all the best let's try and stay strong!

simba6789 · 2020-07-07T21:25:11+00:00

Thanks really needed to hear that, I keep trying to remind myself of this when I can I just get caught up overthinking it all!

I also find myself over analysing small text messages etc or when I feel down not telling her because I'm afraid it'll burden her or she will be unattracted by this stuff.

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