Why you want to join

MissJC13

Hey! Just thought I'd start a thread to get some peoples stories always nice to see why everyone's aiming for the same thing!

Why do you want to be in the PSNI?

pcplod

I guess because its exciting, rewarding, not your everyday job, no day will ever be the same, i find the adrenaline rush of being in certain situations appealing too if in honest (public order situations) haha

Mop a top

I'd have to totally agree with pcplod plus it's a good wage and I'll not have to say no as much to the kids lol!!!

LG1985

Its a job like no other .. Yeah im sure there will be tough days and amazing days, those when ul go home and cry ur eyes out and others where ul feel like uv done good in the world!! Its a new challenge everyday!! Its sumthin iv always wanted to do so il just keep applyin til i get there

student15

I want to join as I heard they gave free ice creams on a Friday.

LG1985

student15 wrote: »

I want to join as I heard they gave free ice creams on a Friday.

I jus burst out laughin in the middle of work at that!! Lol!!

MissJC13

Haha I've cream by far the best reason I've heard! Sold!! lol

Choobs

I feel a person who's drawn to this line of work with their eyes at least half open to what it entails must have a certain leadership quality to them (or alpha mindset, though that phrase can rile people up). I've found this to be true as moving through the stages talking with others at the IST right through to talking at the medical shows a vast difference in the character of those remaining compared to the general applicants at the beginning. I met several at my medical who I also met at my PCA and they all showed a level of confidence and directness in their characters which I like to fancy myself possessing.

Also what pcplod said. I enjoy problem solving and would enjoy the stimulation and challenge of doing this with situations that change every day

DesertCreat_15

I'm joining for these orgies that are apparently happening* !

Haha, noo it's something i've always wanted, my mother is a Garda and I've always been involved with the blue family ! Rónan Kerr was the actual inspiration and push for me applying to join the PSNI. Having read about his life, he really reminded me of myself, the games we played as kids, hobbies and interests are pretty much identical.

I also love the community, being active on my feet and of course, the adrenaline rushes, the usual stuff!


* A boardsie was worried about a rumour that he/she heard regarding orgies at Garnerville

LG1985

Think orgies is takin it abit far but there is alota "relations" that go on within the PSNI .. Lol!!

Ronan was a star .. As was Philippa .. Diff circumstances in relation to their deaths tho

MissJC13

Seems like lots of people have the same mindset! And everyone seems to like a bit of Craic so that's always good haha

Lol Ahhh the orgies, sure isn't that why everyone's joining?! Kidding of course, I have heard there's a lot that goes on, especially in HG!

LG1985

Wait til ya get into a station .. That will open the eyes of people!!! Lol!!

MissJC13

LG1985 wrote: »

Wait til ya get into a station .. That will open the eyes of people!!! Lol!!

Ooo LG, tell me more lol

Mop a top

MissJC13 wrote: »

Ooo LG, tell me more lol

Lol chick from what I know from friends we won't be short of an offer or two!!! Lmfao

LG1985

Haha ... Lets just say ul not be short of offers .. Theres alot of things that go on in stations .. Fair enuf alot might be rumours but most is truth!! Lol!!

MissJC13

Mop a top wrote: »

Lol chick from what I know from friends we won't be short of an offer or two!!! Lmfao

Haha interesting, must keep that CS gas handy... lmao

Mop a top

Lol thank god for Krav Maga :P

MissJC13

LG1985 wrote: »

Haha ... Lets just say ul not be short of offers .. Theres alot of things that go on in stations .. Fair enuf alot might be rumours but most is truth!! Lol!!

Lol!! Sounds a lot like the industry I'm
In at the minute #prepared lol

MissJC13

Mop a top wrote: »

Lol thank god for Krav Maga :P

Haha happy days, we'll know what the lads with Black eyes have been up to then!

LG1985

MissJC13 wrote: »

Lol!! Sounds a lot like the industry I'm
In at the minute #prepared lol

Me too!! Lol!!

DesertCreat_15

Sounds like you pair a women are more looking forward to the 'offers' and not the actual job! :pac:

LG1985

Iv seen enuf of that kinda thing to last me a lifetime .. Will b stayin well clear!! Lol!!

Mop a top

DesertCreat_15 wrote: »

Sounds like you pair a women are more looking forward to the 'offers' and not the actual job! :pac:

No mission!!! Don't **** where you eat. I want a career out of this, I don't want someone saying I only got what I achieve by sleeping around, I'm not that kind of working girl lol

DesertCreat_15

Ya can be fierce proud of the fact that you've gotten thus far without any badness!

If only it was as easy as sleeping around though! The wait would be more exciting! :pac:

MissJC13

DesertCreat_15 wrote: »

Sounds like you pair a women are more looking forward to the 'offers' and not the actual job! :pac:

Haha no thanks, I've managed to avoid the whole work/pleasure thing so far!! But got to love watching the workplace drama that unfolds from it
If I get in (fingers crossed) I can't wait to get tore into the training

Mop a top

MissJC13 wrote: »

Haha no thanks, I've managed to avoid the whole work/pleasure thing so far!! But got to love watching the workplace drama that unfolds from it
If I get in (fingers crossed) I can't wait to get tore into the training

Not if you get in. It's when you get in

MissJC13

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Not if you get in. It's when you get in

I like it, positive mental attitude!! Lol what stage of the process are you at?

Mop a top

MissJC13 wrote: »

I like it, positive mental attitude!! Lol what stage of the process are you at?

I'm waiting on "the call" my lovely. So excited!!!! The positive thinking definitely works, motivated me and got my ass round the PCA

LG1985

Im not great at the positive thinkin

MissJC13

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I'm waiting on "the call" my lovely. So excited!!!! The positive thinking definitely works, motivated me and got my ass round the PCA

Ace! Not long now till you're in the deep end bet you're buzzing!
I'm just at the very start of the process, waiting on date for IST!

LG I bet you'll be fine what stage are you at? X

LG1985

Im waitin on a PCA date (which om dreading) .. My vetting forms arrived yesterday so gotta get them sent away now asap!! Iv got an application in this time again .. Always better to be safe than sorry!!

MissJC13

LG1985 wrote: »

Im waitin on a PCA date (which om dreading) .. My vetting forms arrived yesterday so gotta get them sent away now asap!! Iv got an application in this time again .. Always better to be safe than sorry!!

Happy days! How you feeling on PCA? I'm nervous about It already and I'm nowhere near it hah

LG1985

MissJC13 wrote: »

Happy days! How you feeling on PCA? I'm nervous about It already and I'm nowhere near it hah

Dreadin it!! Alot girls seem to be failin it which really worries me

Aw ul b doin urs before ya know it

MissJC13

LG1985 wrote: »

Dreadin it!! Alot girls seem to be failin it which really worries me

Aw ul b doin urs before ya know it

I think that's been a lot of people underestimating it! I've had a trial run at the PCA a while back, I don't think it's changed too much - and it was definitely doable I'm sure you'll blast right through it!

alex_murphy

Mop a top wrote: »

No mission!!! Don't **** where you eat. I want a career out of this, I don't want someone saying I only got what I achieve by sleeping around, I'm not that kind of working girl lol

Sadly, even in the 21st century, they will happen whether you do or don't. You only need to look at the bull**** rumor-mill that happened towards Judith Gillespie, to see proof of this.

I would imagine a resilient demeanour and mind are a must tbh.

MissJC13

alex_murphy wrote: »

I would imagine a resilient demeanour and mind are a must tbh.

Reckon thats good advice for most lines of work

Mop a top

Lol girlies...... http://youtu.be/wd1-HM234DE

Well us ladies will just have to cross that bridge when we come to it. We're more than capable of doing anything the guys can without using our "feminine charms" lmao

sgtsnowy

Ordinary people doing extraordinary jobs. Always wanted to be a police officer from when I first remember my parents getting home for 5 minutes to get a quick packed lunch then back out on the street during the dark days seeing them in that uniform made me proud. And that's why I'm applying to become that role model that I once looked up to! Good luck all

notbrazil

I quite fancied a job where you'd get no support from the management or public, where I work twenty one days without a day off and where they tell you that you have to stay on duty for an indeterminate time five minutes before the end of shift with absolutely no regard for your personal life, and usually for no obvious reason.

Having said that, it's the only job I'd care to do. Every day is genuinely different and the banter between colleagues can be some of the best you'll ever experience. And sometimes, and I mean once in the bluest of blue moons, you might feel quite proud for helping someone who actually needs you (and hasn't just fallen out with their friend on Facebook and "wants them charged").

col212

sgtsnowy wrote: »

Ordinary people doing extraordinary jobs. Always wanted to be a police officer from when I first remember my parents getting home for 5 minutes to get a quick packed lunch then back out on the street during the dark days seeing them in that uniform made me proud. And that's why I'm applying to become that role model that I once looked up to! Good luck all

Love this post, my parents weren't in the police but I am father to three young kids. The thought that they might one day say something like this about me has made me even more determined to smash this pca which is very soon.

LG1985

My dad was in 30years and hes one of the reasons i wanna join .. Everyone has always said that they cud see his daughter following in his footsteps .. Jus hope i can now and do him and my mum proud if i get in

19087

My dad was in the job too, as was his dad. My dad's face when I told him I was going for it was priceless, so proud :')