PSNI Recruitment - Stage 5 - I'm in!

Shield

Congratulations! Say hello to your future colleagues, and throw a "Thank You" to the owners of boards.ie for allowing us to use their facilities.

JVB

Well peeps, hope I'm not going to be a Billy here on my own for too long :eek: My start date is 16Nov08. Hope to see some of you at Garnerville, whether you start before, after or with me. All the best.

Jonesville

got the call today starting 3rd august
happy ****** days

congrats JVB though how come you not starting until nov?

i may have to defer myself not sure anyone with experiance of this can you pm please

JVB

Jonesville wrote: »

got the call today starting 3rd august
happy ****** days

congrats JVB though how come you not starting until nov?

i may have to defer myself not sure anyone with experiance of this can you pm please

Excellent Jonesville, well done I deferred to Nov due to my current employment. If you have a legitimate reason to defer, then the PSNI will consider it. i.e booked holiday, forces commitments etc. You'll need some documented evidence to forward to them. Just call recruitment if your date doesn't suit and discuss. They will defer you only once tho!!! Good luck.

Par827

Congrats Jonesville !!!

Hopefully I'll see you there. If you have to defer, as JVB said it's not really a problem if you have a reason. I deferred from May because I go on holiday this week, I just had to e-mail my flight and booking confirmation. I got an e-mail back the same day confirming it was ok.

Well done again, what ever you decide to do.


Now who's next to join us ?:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

goodcopbadcop

Jonesville wrote: »

got the call today starting 3rd august
happy ****** days

congrats JVB though how come you not starting until nov?

i may have to defer myself not sure anyone with experiance of this can you pm please

Calls still going out this week then, still some hope maybe.


congrats anyway you must be so happy!

egwene

Hi,

just a quick question for all you lot who have gotten the call already... Did they call you to your home phone or mobile? I had assumed they'd call on my mobile, but apparently a woman phoned my house today when i was out and asked me for me in a formal way...

well done everyone by the way! really hope ill be joining you!

goodcopbadcop

I think it is mobile they call, nearly 100 %. Hope it is anyway cause Im never in the house during the day and the phone is never working or else no one answers it

alanbelfast

I am in I am in I am in..............O my good god I am soooooo over the moon peeps. Just got call 5 mins ago.

alanbelfast

Well done Jonesville

alanbelfast

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

I think it is mobile they call, nearly 100 %. Hope it is anyway cause Im never in the house during the day and the phone is never working or else no one answers it

Hi gcbc

Yes indeedy , Appointments rang me on my mobile.
With held number also. Gave me my start date and SRN open night. Said info pack be out before end of the week.

O have goosebumps all over me. Feeling was so unreal getting that call - people you may think I am a lil over the top but honestly I have been trying since 2001 - so ya can imagine how I feel lol

egwene

well done alanbelfast!

if you dont mind could you give me a rough idea of ur merit score, because i know they're going down the list in merit number, and it'd give me a rough idea if i should be keeping my phone by my side today or not!

Jonesville

good job alan.

didn't you just do your medical recently?

alanbelfast

egwene wrote: »

well done alanbelfast!

if you dont mind could you give me a rough idea of ur merit score, because i know they're going down the list in merit number, and it'd give me a rough idea if i should be keeping my phone by my side today or not!

Cheers egwene

Merit number was below 50 and of Rc desent.
I do hope you get the call , I swear their is no better feeling in the world. I honestly have not been this happy before in my puff.

alanbelfast

Jonesville wrote: »

good job alan.

didn't you just do your medical recently?

Did my medical yesterday!

Shield

alanbelfast wrote: »

I am in I am in I am in..............O my good god I am soooooo over the moon peeps. Just got call 5 mins ago.

Welcome to the club!

alanbelfast

Peeps it will not let me thank previous posters for some odd reason?

Jonesville

now that is quick, ha did mine back in feb.

right back to trying to find a car, gonna need it now

alanbelfast

Thank you psni,

And cheers for all the help and guidance threw the very very very long months.
Was much appreciated

alanbelfast

I can't even go out and get seriously drunk as I am not touching it due to training and wanting to be in the fittest possible shape for G'ville. Atleast if I am fit then I can concentrate on the paperwork and practicals etc.

alanbelfast

Hi

Are you going to defer?
Would you be coming up from the south or are you local?

MrsGeneHunt

Well done Alanbelfast, enjoy the euphoria!!!!
Best of luck for Hotel Garnerville:D

alanbelfast

Jonesville wrote: »

now that is quick, ha did mine back in feb.

right back to trying to find a car, gonna need it now

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

Well done Alanbelfast, enjoy the euphoria!!!!
Best of luck for Hotel Garnerville:D

Thank you MGH

It has been such a relief. The road was long but there was light at the end of the tunnel ! Got to pester my cousin now to see if he will take on my business. Would like to have it still going and in his hands instead of shutting it completely.
Only a couple of months until you are doing the ac !
Maybe by the end of the year you will be getting that phone call.

carlty888

Congratulations Alan. I had a feeling you'd pass the medical ok. I'm surprised by how quickly the've confirmed your appointment though. They really weren't hanging around. A nice surprise I'm sure.
You must be so chuffed/relieved/shocked/extatic....... a whole list of emotions. I'm really jealous. I'm only at the A/C stage, so I've still got a long way to go. I'll be taking a leaf outta your book though with the whole perserverance thing. I'm here untill they relent and let me in!!!!

alanbelfast

Lol

Why did my last pm quote Jonesvilles message? Is the thread playing up a lil today? I can't thank anyone.

JVB

No just your typing I think Alan you're like an over excited puppy; and rightly so I really am chuffed for you, knowing this was your last attempt and all. It all paid off in the end. Speak soon mate.

alanbelfast

carlty888 wrote: »

Congratulations Alan. I had a feeling you'd pass the medical ok. I'm surprised by how quickly the've confirmed your appointment though. They really weren't hanging around. A nice surprise I'm sure.
You must be so chuffed/relieved/shocked/extatic....... a whole list of emotions. I'm really jealous. I'm only at the A/C stage, so I've still got a long way to go. I'll be taking a leaf outta your book though with the whole perserverance thing. I'm here untill they relent and let me in!!!!

Thanks Carlty

YIP every emotion under the sun I am experiencing right now, Feels so amazing. Yes keep on going at it, If it's your dream job then make it happen. Don't quit if all seems bad, learn from it and move on.
have you done your ac yet or waiting on results?

alanbelfast

Thanks JVB

carlty888

alanbelfast wrote: »

Thanks Carlty

YIP every emotion under the sun I am experiencing right now, Feels so amazing. Yes keep on going at it, If it's your dream job then make it happen. Don't quit if all seems bad, learn from it and move on.
have you done your ac yet or waiting on results?

I did the A/C yesterday morning. I came out thinking I had done crap, but when I think back about it, I'm fairly sure I covered what they were looking for in most of the stages.

I didn't have all the role plays wrapped up within the 5 minutes, but I don't think you lose marks for that. Just as long as you meet all the competencies that you're being marked on. Please correct me if I'm deluding myself.

MrsGeneHunt

carlty888 wrote: »

I didn't have all the role plays wrapped up within the 5 minutes, but I don't think you lose marks for that. Just as long as you meet all the competitances that you're being marked on. Please correct me if I'm deluding myself.

I've been wondering about that myself, what happens if you cant bring it to a solution in 5 minutes.

carlty888

Par827, JVB and Jonesville.

Congratualtions on getting "the call". I really hate the lot of ya right now! :D That's jealousy for ya.

Seriously though, well done on getting through. Anyone who successfully puts themselves through the mangle that is PSNI recuitment fully deserves the rewards. Just don't go forgetting about us on the boards.

Enjoy training!

JVB

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

I've been wondering about that myself, what happens if you cant bring it to a solution in 5 minutes.

Mmmm, how about I tell you in the AC thread psni will be dishing out some reprimands if we carry on this subject in here. I'll race ya over there

Jonesville

dont think i will be deferring as not sure what grounds you need. gonna pm PSNI anyway.

i'm local to say i live in belfast now.

chatterbox08

Congrats Alan...best of luck with the training!

Par827

Nice one Alan !

Obviously no probs at medical then, all your hard work paid off in the end.

Looking forward to meeting everyone at SRN !!

P.S. I'm sure one little celebratory magnum of wine wouldn't do any harm, you deserve it !!!:D:D:D

alanbelfast

Par827 wrote: »

Nice one Alan !

Obviously no probs at medical then, all your hard work paid off in the end.

Looking forward to meeting everyone at SRN !!

P.S. I'm sure one little celebratory magnum of wine wouldn't do any harm, you deserve it !!!:D:D:D

Magnum!!

A blooming case or 3 would go down nicely lol.
No but honestly I am on a mission now and wont stop until i achieve it. I want to get rid of another half stone, tone up and keep to my healthy eating and no drinking. Might fall by the way side on the odd occasion lol. Planning to go away over the 12th so might have a wee 'glass' or 2 !

alanbelfast

Who all from the thread is starting on the 3rd august?

given1

cant believe the wonderfull NEWS:) congratulations alanbelfast on booking your stay with hotel garnerville, really chuffed for ya!!

shows through determination that theres always light at the end of the tunnel!! you couldnt have desered it more with your dedication, determination, euthasiam and patience!!

alanbelfast

Thanks everyone

Given........I am not sure about the patience bit lol. I have been climbing the walls lol.

given1

alanbelfast wrote: »

Thanks everyone

Given........I am not sure about the patience bit lol. I have been climbing the walls lol.

lol i was trying to do ya a favour as patience has to be one of a police mans best qualties;)

Wanalaugh

Well done alan.....think we where in the same boat. Been trying since 2001 and even tried the RUC. However its all paid off now, got the call today also for the 3rd of Aug.

Happy days

psni....all i can say is a big thanks to you for your help. And if you appear some day, i think you will have a fair few pints sitting in front of you from the guys on here.....Thanks pal

given1

Wanalaugh wrote: »

Well done alan.....think we where in the same boat. Been trying since 2001 and even tried the RUC. However its all paid off now, got the call today also for the 3rd of Aug.

Happy days

psni....all i can say is a big thanks to you for your help. And if you appear some day, i think you will have a fair few pints sitting in front of you from the guys on here.....Thanks pal

congrats wannalaugh:)!!! im sure you cant wait to start training and get into garnerville and of course have a few celebratory drinks;)like alan your determination payed of, well done:)!!!

given1

just found out that you also made training!! a big congratulations to you to:) lol feels like ive learned a new word today:D really glad to see that so many people who have been usuing the forum are making training!!!

goodcopbadcop

yep big congrats to everyone so far!

Hope theres a wee phone call for myself a given soon too!

Wanalaugh

Thanks Given...
I think Alans hit the nail on the head. It will it so so much easier being with people that you know now.
Let the training begin!!!!!

GCBC...hopefully both you and given get that call this week. Its good to know not all the calls have went out. I had nearly given up hope

wanalaugh

bookemdanno

Just a note to say well done Alan Belfast. I too am joining you on 3rd August and like you did yesterday I went out and did another little bit of shopping today. I think there is now 6 of us of the Forum starting on 3rd August.
Good luck to those of you still waiting.:):):)

given1

Wanalaugh wrote: »

Thanks Given...
I think Alans hit the nail on the head. It will it so so much easier being with people that you know now.
Let the training begin!!!!!

he did indeed!! it will help people settle in and get over any of them 'first school day nerves' and make life easier!! wish ya all the best with training and exams (when you have to take them lol)!!!

the forum has been a brillant tool, everyone is so supportive and helpful, its like one big extended family, really mean that!!!

bookemdanno

Congratulations Wannalaugh. Look forward to meeting you too on SRN.:):)

Wanalaugh

Cheers bookem. Well done to you also pal and lookin forward to us working togther.
The team work in here has been outstanding and should stand us all well in training.
Coulnt believe it when i got the call, ive had so many calls over the past few days with withheld and thought it was the psni everytime. Then when the phone went today, i said 'its not them' then they said the magic words ......................
of which ive forgotten because i was so far by myself lol

Now we need to go out and buy all the stuff on the shopping list that psni posted a while back. I never thought id see this day.

wanalaugh

Wanalaugh

Here guys, try this link for a giggle.

http://www.police-training.co.uk/

Dont know how relavent it is, but register and then go the the sample questions.
Flippin ell, ive wrongly convicted innocent people and let other people of with blue murder lol. You'll see what i mean if you go there.

wanalaugh

Shield

Wanalaugh wrote: »

Well done alan.....think we where in the same boat. Been trying since 2001 and even tried the RUC. However its all paid off now, got the call today also for the 3rd of Aug.

Happy days

psni....all i can say is a big thanks to you for your help. And if you appear some day, i think you will have a fair few pints sitting in front of you from the guys on here.....Thanks pal

I took a big deep breath when I read this, and smiled a huge smile. Remember all those PM's asking "are you sure, are you sure..."



You're welcome mate. See you on the inside!