# Re: HVAC-R to QMED Refrigeration Engineer MSC

**URL:** <https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/re-hvac-r-to-qmed-refrigeration-engineer-msc/58976>\
**Category:** Professional Mariner Forum\
**Created:** [April 3, 2021, 10:26am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/re-hvac-r-to-qmed-refrigeration-engineer-msc/58976 "2021-04-03T10:26:53Z")\
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**Author:** ![HawsePipeEngineer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/fbc32d/32.png) [@HawsePipeEngineer](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/HawsePipeEngineer)\
**Post date:** [April 3, 2021, 10:26am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/re-hvac-r-to-qmed-refrigeration-engineer-msc/58976/1 "2021-04-03T10:26:53Z")

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This is an update on my previous post few months ago. So I applied to MSC 2 months ago & I got the “CONDITIONAL OFFER” from MSC on Thursday. I’m scheduled to go to NORFOLK next month for my physicals before NEO. If I pass the medical my NEO will be the following week. Ironically I got laid off the same day and I got the call from MSC barely 3 hours after being laid off.

Recruiter told me I’ve been selected for a fast track hiring process due to the need for my skillset. Even though they hired me as WIPER because I have no sea time but they like the prospect of me becoming a QMED after 6 months of sea time .

Thank you all for your advice, encouragement & suggestions. Special thanks to @SeaEagle , @tugsailor , @rustbucket @injunear for your awesome suggestions and advice. I do appreciate you all and I will never forget you guys as I grow in this career.

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**Author:** ![SeaEagle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/seaeagle/32/17788_2.png) [@SeaEagle](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/SeaEagle)\
**Post date:** [April 3, 2021, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/re-hvac-r-to-qmed-refrigeration-engineer-msc/58976/2 "2021-04-03T13:06:43Z")

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Wow,timing is everything.That had to be a good call 3 hours after bad news! Happy for you and best of luck sir in your new career!

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**Author:** ![HawsePipeEngineer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/fbc32d/32.png) [@HawsePipeEngineer](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/HawsePipeEngineer)\
**Post date:** [April 3, 2021, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/re-hvac-r-to-qmed-refrigeration-engineer-msc/58976/3 "2021-04-03T13:39:19Z")

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@SeaEagle  
Good is understatement! That was a great relieve to get that call. Funny enough I almost never answered the call because it said “Spam Likely” but I answered because I saw Virginia Beach.

I just spent thousands of dollars to close on my first home 14 days ago and this was going to be a big blow. Though I’m getting a severance package but without a job would have dipped deep into my savings and affect my future plans.

I will keep you posted and reach out in case I have questions or need advice. Thanks again and have a great weekend. Be safe out there sir.