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29 minutes ago, apokeguy said:

 

 

They will give you all the benefits info your first week. You will have time to think about it since medical doesn’t kick in until 90 days afterwards. 

I brought nothing but the blue plastic folder and it’s contents on the first day especially the Appointment/Payroll Notice form that has all your info. You can bring a backpack if you want to carry your paperwork and pens. The no backpack/bags with wheels rule is when you’re in the yards. You will have to carry your bags by hand, nothing on your shoulders for your safety  

You will be getting more paperwork during your first week along with some equipment. Then when you go to PS 248 later in the week they will tell you to bring a bigger bag or extra bag to carry the rest of your equipment and training material that will be issued. Most folks used a gym/duffle bag. Other folks brought a big backpack. Some folks even bought a large Husky tool bag. Your bag WILL be heavy with all the books and equipment that has to be carried to school car everyday. Along with that bag I bring an insulated water bottle and a lunch bag so it’s a lot to carry. 

I see a lot of people using the husky bag for their tools (it can't have backpack straps). It's a lot of stuff (more if you're B division).

As for the benefits, they're pretty decent with what they offer with a minimum coming out of your check. 

I recommend supplemental insurance (aflac, etc.) as well. 

Good luck! 

10 hours ago, Guanaco2020 said:

So what happens if they measure your neck and it's past a certain measurement? Do you get out on medical hold? Some people have big necks, just saying..

They use it as a calculation for BMI, if your over a certain limit they automatically med hold you and make you get a sleep study

On ‎5‎/‎26‎/‎2018 at 9:42 PM, TeeFredNYC said:

As long as you can show that you're being treated for it and have a CPAP machine that's being used, you should be ok. Either way, they'll likely make you take a sleep study if you have a neck bigger than a 17 or admit to snoring.

So in your opinion, would it be smarter to bring a letter from your PMD explaining you can do the job or should you let their doc check you out?