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PSNI Recruitment - The Waiting Room
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Welcome to boards ayedeadon.
It's a pity your stint in the factory wasn't enjoyable. I know plenty of people who had the time of their life in there and learned loads in the process (admittedly some people struggle with self-study).
Everyone who wants to join the job already knows about the hatred/spitting/assaults and that's the same all over the world no matter what police force you join.
The volume of paperwork is the same for police all over the world as well, and the scumbags who walk free for the 50th time do so because the out-of-touch magistrates don't do their job properly. You shouldn't be disillusioned because you do your job to the best of your ability. I understand it's frustrating as hell, but that's just the way it goes. If you let it get to you, you'll drive yourself insane with stress.
I don't know why you're so annoyed that people get binned for failing exams AND resits. If you can't pass exams/resits after LIVING in a college, then you have no hope when it comes to the things you have to do in your probation. I get that you're not happy, but it's nowhere near as bad as you're making it out to be.
As in every job, there is a certain amount of politics. There will always be people who will be only too happy to use you as a stepping stone in whatever way they can. It's up to you to stand out, work hard and don't let all of this grind you down.
And regarding the muppets who blabbed too much on here, well let's just say I think they've learned their lesson.
The job is what you make it, and you get to choose whether you'll enjoy it or not, depending on your perspective.Folks i know for some of you this is the holy grail however...G ville is a load of kak. You'll learn how to put nice creases in trousers but will learn next to nothing. You realise you will be hated, spat on, attacked, and much worse when doing this job. Then there's the mountains of paperwork to watch some scrote walk away with a community service order for the 50th time, not to mention covering your arse as lots of people will sink you given the chance......so be under no illusions to what you're getting into. Oh then there's the possibility that you'll get booted out for failing something twice - there endeth the career.
Reality will kick in - but in the meantime be aware that many people will be targeting you - grooming you for information - particularly on the damn web so keep it on the qt. The load of muppets on a recent course to go through opened their beaks a bit too much on here. It's back to the bad old days - be under no illusion!0 -
Welcome to boards ayedeadon.
It's a pity your stint in the factory wasn't enjoyable. I know plenty of people who had the time of their life in there and learned loads in the process (admittedly some people struggle with self-study).
Everyone who wants to join the job already knows about the hatred/spitting/assaults and that's the same all over the world no matter what police force you join.
The volume of paperwork is the same for police all over the world as well, and the scumbags who walk free for the 50th time do so because the out-of-touch magistrates don't do their job properly. You shouldn't be disillusioned because you do your job to the best of your ability. I understand it's frustrating as hell, but that's just the way it goes. If you let it get to you, you'll drive yourself insane with stress.
I don't know why you're so annoyed that people get binned for failing exams AND resits. If you can't pass exams/resits after LIVING in a college, then you have no hope when it comes to the things you have to do in your probation. I get that you're not happy, but it's nowhere near as bad as you're making it out to be.
As in every job, there is a certain amount of politics. There will always be people who will be only too happy to use you as a stepping stone in whatever way they can. It's up to you to stand out, work hard and don't let all of this grind you down.
And regarding the muppets who blabbed too much on here, well let's just say I think they've learned their lesson.
The job is what you make it, and you get to choose whether you'll enjoy it or not, depending on your perspective.
Well said PSNI. I think most people on the boards have thought carefully about their career choice before applying and are under no illusions to the dangers they face and the long hours and stress they will be under.
If it is the job they want to do, then people are prepared to accept this as part of the job.0 -
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Just got merit score this morning between 280 and 290 non rc. I havent had any vetting forms or medical just got letter to say that I would not hear anything until Sept 2010. Can only assume that this is due ongoing budget issues. As while the merit mark isnt as good as some of the others I would have thought that after looking at last years scores I am certainly in with a chance.
Anyone else in this situation??
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No argument its a long time to wait but pull up a chair and join the bunch on that score you certainly seem to have a good score but with what appears to be a fair number still waiting from C14 that would likely be the reason why it will drag that much further on. The waits a drag but you'l settle in soon enough
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MILLBILLIES wrote: »Just got merit score this morning between 280 and 290 non rc. I havent had any vetting forms or medical just got letter to say that I would not hear anything until Sept 2010. Can only assume that this is due ongoing budget issues. As while the merit mark isnt as good as some of the others I would have thought that after looking at last years scores I am certainly in with a chance.
Anyone else in this situation??
Millbillies - That is crap. There are supposed to be 440 places in C15 for you would think that finishing around 290 would almost certainly get you in. Based on my limited knowledge of the process it could be one of the following factors (or a combination).
1. Not recruiting 440 due to financial restraints;
2. 440 would be 220 RC and 220 non RC. It is a mathematical possibility that there are more than 220 non RCs with a higher merit score;
3. There are still a large no from C14 to be offered a place;
4. With intakes of say 40-50 and say they start in Jan it could be well be Aug/Sep before they are getting to scores around 300.
The good thing is that they have told you they will contact you again in Sept. At least you are still in the pot - little recompense I know. I really hope it works out for you.0 -
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bobs uruncle wrote: »Non RC, merit score 21, passed vetting and medical. But Ive been offered a position in the Royal Navy so Ill not be at GV unfortunately. Everybody can subtract 1 from their scores! Good luck!
Well done you. Good luck with the career on the high seas. Just don't let us down by crying if the Iranians get you and take your ipod off you!!:D 0 -
bobs uruncle wrote: »Non RC, merit score 21, passed vetting and medical. But Ive been offered a position in the Royal Navy so Ill not be at GV unfortunately. Everybody can subtract 1 from their scores! Good luck!
well good luck indeed sir, perhaps some of us will see you if whatever ship your assigned makes a courtesy call to Belfast or wherever. 0 -
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