Should I even apply?????? Please answer

lukesmom

When there is finally talk of recruitment what are the chances of a 34 year old married mother getting in though. I am not nor have been in the reserves, I have no degree either and haven't worked in a long time, have been a stay at home mother of 3. Should I even apply considering that there are lots of experienced garda reserves applying and people with degrees?
I do however have a first cousin who is a garda inspector but I doubt that makes a difference. I have always wanted to be a garda but life and family took over but now I feel it's the right time to apply and I'm 34 so it's my one and only chance.

Scouser

Go for it! whats for you will not pass you by

your experience as a 34 year old mother of 3 would be of great asset in the world of policing

yes being a reserve will give advantages in so many ways, but its not the be all and end all

when it comes out, put your name in the hat, and give it your best shot

michael.dublin

Lukesmom go for it.

now i dont know you, but i do know, that most people are able for much more then they think they are. so GO FOR IT.

what can you loss, getting a no...... if thats the case, then there is always next time.

lukesmom

Thanks they are not the responses I expected. Very positive indeed so I may as well put my name in the hat or I will end up having regrets.

sure no harm applying, go for it.
but be aware what you're getting yourself into.

the training will be the hardest as a mom of 3. i did hear they are changing the training system but you will still have to do a certain amount of time in Templemore college.
you will be required there from sunday night to friday evening. your children will have to manage without you.
you will have very very small wages for the duration of your training.
if you start shift work that will be another hurdle to overcome.

and the most important one, you CAN be sent anywhere when you are attested into the force. i know they are better than they were years ago and do try to facilitate people but theycant facilitate everyone and some people wont be looked after. so basically you do have to imagine could you relocate your whole family if needs be?


it can be done, i knew people that did it married/with kids 15 years ago, you just need support from your family and for everyone to know what they are getting into.

Canyon86

Hi Lukesmom.

Defo go for it, if you really want the job,dont hold back!


All the best with your application! you ll be well able!

djor88

I'll be going for it and I know it's a competition but you should go for it if you really want it! Why not, you've still got a chance

Ruginator

I know that they make special allowances for parents over training, by allowing them to leave the college for a night or two during the week to go home, provided the trainee will be back on site in the morning, they also look very favourably in terms of station location for parents of childen and you could expect at a minimum to be stationed in the county your from, I know all of this fro personal experience of a friend who was in a similar scenario as the opening poster

lukesmom

Ruginator wrote: »

I know that they make special allowances for parents over training, by allowing them to leave the college for a night or two during the week to go home, provided the trainee will be back on site in the morning, they also look very favourably in terms of station location for parents of childen and you could expect at a minimum to be stationed in the county your from, I know all of this fro personal experience of a friend who was in a similar scenario as the opening poster

That's all great to know and very positive thanks