January 2016 intake

Derob

Let's do this

Edit by Shield:

So far, the nervous people are:

blui2
BostonFan21
Derob
ERASURE7
hellomoto1234
Midgetgem84
Potential Constable Dibble
Razer33

ERASURE7

Not really contributed on here yet.

But I guess I'll need to step up my reading and participation now I'm in.

Potential Constable Dibble

ERASURE7 wrote: »

Not really contributed on here yet.

But I guess I'll need to step up my reading and participation now I'm in.

Excellent news!

Potential Constable Dibble

I'm in too!

Midgetgem84

Evenin' all!

4 of us so far...Def bound to be more calls tomorrow too

QueenP

Seeing the new threads for the squads makes me so happy for you guys!! Congratulations and well done to you all :-)

Midgetgem84

Thanks Queen. Currently on glass of wine no 3 haha. Booked tomorrow off work so I intend on having a hangover haha

Midgetgem84

ERASURE7 wrote: »

Not really contributed on here yet.

But I guess I'll need to step up my reading and participation now I'm in.

Welcome mate n congrats!!!

Derob

Midgetgem84 wrote: »

Thanks Queen. Currently on glass of wine no 3 haha. Booked tomorrow off work so I intend on having a hangover haha

Lol I'm celebrate too Midgetgem with a large mug of coffee

Midgetgem84

East there tiger...don't over do it now ;-) lol

ERASURE7

I'm trying to read through the 50-odd pages of the starting in GV thread, but can't see any answer to the following, so does anyone know if now that the intake numbers are lessened we still share a room?

I've travelled around in hostels etc so have no issue sharing, but obviously for study etc would appreciate my own space.

Derob

Midgetgem84 wrote: »

East there tiger...don't over do it now ;-) lol

Might be tempted into another one or possibly two, such a rebel I know

WannabePC

ERASURE7 wrote: »

I'm trying to read through the 50-odd pages of the starting in GV thread, but can't see any answer to the following, so does anyone know if now that the intake numbers are lessened we still share a room?

I've travelled around in hostels etc so have no issue sharing, but obviously for study etc would appreciate my own space.

I was say that you probably will have to share buddy unless there's an uneven number of recruits. It's probably done to emphasise team working and a buddy buddy system similar to the armed forces where you help each other out and check each other over before inspections and parades and the like. I snore so God help the poor fecked that has to share with me if I get in! Lol

Shield

@Derob - Just edited your OP mate. Well bloody done you!

Shield

ERASURE7 wrote: »

I'm trying to read through the 50-odd pages of the starting in GV thread, but can't see any answer to the following, so does anyone know if now that the intake numbers are lessened we still share a room?

I've travelled around in hostels etc so have no issue sharing, but obviously for study etc would appreciate my own space.

You'll have to buddy up I'm afraid. Even though the rooms were originally designed for single occupancy only, you'll need a very good reason to have a room to yourself.

Oh well.. at least they all have an en-suite sink.

Yes ladies, we did guys do.

-Shield.

ERASURE7

Shield wrote: »

You'll have to buddy up I'm afraid. Even though the rooms were originally designed for single occupancy only, you'll need a very good reason to have a room to yourself.

Oh well.. at least they all have an en-suite sink.

Yes ladies, we did guys do.

-Shield.

Ok thanks for clarifying. At least it's someone near by to ask questions of.

I'll go to the gym most of my free time that I'm not studying anyway.

Shield

Try and find a happy balance between the two though. Fitness is important in the job, but so is knowing the job itself. Now might be a good time to review your online learning if you still have access to it.

ERASURE7

Shield wrote: »

Try and find a happy balance between the two though. Fitness is important in the job, but so is knowing the job itself. Now might be a good time to review your online learning if you still have access to it.

Don't think I have access to it anymore.

I believe on the call earlier it was said it would open again after the induction?

I can't really remember though, off sick today and the call awoke me out of a sweaty dizzy nap.

Jalapeno peppers

Few names on here i know have been waiting a while! Well done guys

QueenP

Midgetgem84 wrote: »

Thanks Queen. Currently on glass of wine no 3 haha. Booked tomorrow off work so I intend on having a hangover haha

That's some early Christmas pressie for yas all! Enjoy, well deserved!

Mop a top

OMG!!!! Well done folks. Is it that time already or were they on the ball and surprised the lot of you? Enjoy your last Xmas off, God knows when the next one will be :P seriously though massive congrats to you all and hopefully a few more names will go on tomorrow

statusz

Well done folks we will be seeing you all very soon!!

hellomoto1234

morning all

Derob

hellomoto1234 wrote: »

morning all

Welcome Mate

Midgetgem84

Chuffed you got the shout moto!!

Potential Constable Dibble

Excellent moto!! Looking forward to seeing you all soon!!

hellomoto1234

ta all, still can't believe it! Haven't done a jot of work this morning - too excited!

Midgetgem84

hellomoto1234 wrote: »

ta all, still can't believe it! Haven't done a jot of work this morning - too excited!

You've done more than me moto. I spent most of the mornin in bed with a hangover haha

Potential Constable Dibble

Midgetgem84 wrote: »

You've done more than me moto. I spent most of the mornin in bed with a hangover haha

Better not get put in a room with you then bucko, all night parties!! Lol

Midgetgem84

Potential Constable Dibble wrote: »

Better not get put in a room with you then bucko, all night parties!! Lol

Haha...not likely mate! My partying days are well behind me...too old for that craic now!

Special circumstances last night ;-)

Mallbo26

Well done everyone on getting your calls! See you all in GV!!

Party now while you can because after induction weekend it's study study study!!

Best of luck! :-)

hellomoto1234

Having a rather nice whisky currently... Still hasn't sank in yet!

WannabePC

hellomoto1234 wrote: »

Having a rather nice whisky currently... Still hasn't sank in yet!

Just curious as to what score all you lucky folks are on that got the call? Send me an PM if you don't want to share publicly.

Midgetgem84

WannabePC wrote: »

Just curious as to what score all you lucky folks are on that got the call? Send me an PM if you don't want to share publicly.

I was 79-82 score mate. Lotta waiting around. I became zen-like with my waiting abilities lol

WannabePC

Midgetgem84 wrote: »

I was 79-82 score mate. Lotta waiting around. I became zen-like with my waiting abilities lol

Ahh ok mate, good scoring! I'll be waiting a while with my score then lol.

Midgetgem84

WannabePC wrote: »

Ahh ok mate, good scoring! I'll be waiting a while with my score then lol.

Dunno to be honest with you wannabe! Not sure what everyone else's scores were who got shouted.

Have you passed pca n medical?

Mop a top

Midgetgem84 wrote: »

I was 79-82 score mate. Lotta waiting around. I became zen-like with my waiting abilities lol

HA!!!! You bloody fibber :P

Midgetgem84

Mop a top wrote: »

HA!!!! You bloody fibber :P

Hahaha!!

Ok, ok...zen-like maybe not the phrase i should be using lol

Blind panic?

Yea...that's better ;-)

Potential Constable Dibble

WannabePC wrote: »

hellomoto1234 wrote: »

Having a rather nice whisky currently... Still hasn't sank in yet!

Just curious as to what score all you lucky folks are on that got the call? Send me an PM if you don't want to share publicly.

I was in the very high 60s

WannabePC

Midgetgem84 wrote: »

Dunno to be honest with you wannabe! Not sure what everyone else's scores were who got shouted.

Have you passed pca n medical?

Not yet mate, I have my PCA next week and hopefully will get a date for a medical before Crimbo. JUst trying to gauge where everyone else is and see if there's a realistic shout to get in the next couple of squads. My vetting was submitted mid October so I won't query it until at least January. How are you getting on? Are you one of the lucky ones that got the call this week?

Mop a top

Midgetgem84 wrote: »

Hahaha!!

Ok, ok...zen-like maybe not the phrase i should be using lol

Blind panic?

Yea...that's better ;-)

Sorry my lovely, couldn't help it and you'd expect nothing less of me :P

Midgetgem84

Mop a top wrote: »

Sorry my lovely, couldn't help it and you'd expect nothing less of me :P

Absolutely not mop my dear ;-)

Midgetgem84

WannabePC wrote: »

Not yet mate, I have my PCA next week and hopefully will get a date for a medical before Crimbo. JUst trying to gauge where everyone else is and see if there's a realistic shout to get in the next couple of squads. My vetting was submitted mid October so I won't query it until at least January. How are you getting on? Are you one of the lucky ones that got the call this week?

Yea wannabe...got the call on Monday. Still buzzing and it's beginning to sink in what's ahead of me. Can't wait to get stuck in!

Best of luck for you mate!!

WannabePC

Happy days buddy! Congrats!! I'm sure you're over the moon! How many cracks have you had at the process?

Midgetgem84

WannabePC wrote: »

Happy days buddy! Congrats!! I'm sure you're over the moon! How many cracks have you had at the process?

First time around for me wannabe thankfully. I've got massive respect for people who've applied and put themselves through the process maybe 2 or 3 times. It takes a lot out of ye!

WannabePC

Midgetgem84 wrote: »

First time around for me wannabe thankfully. I've got massive respect for people who've applied and put themselves through the process maybe 2 or 3 times. It takes a lot out of ye!

Outstanding! I've been lingering around since the Consensia days before it was Deloitte and let's just say I've had a few more goes at at than yourself lol

.S.

Congrats people, see ya in GV! MidgetGem, glad the call finally came round for you!

Homer01

WannabePC wrote: »

Outstanding! I've been lingering around since the Consensia days before it was Deloitte and let's just say I've had a few more goes at at than yourself lol

Consensia; now that's a blast from the past!!

Back in the days when all applications were handwritten and waiting for the postman lol

hellomoto1234

Homer01 wrote: »

Consensia; now that's a blast from the past!!

Back in the days when all applications were handwritten and waiting for the postman lol

I remember those days all too well myself!

Midgetgem84

.S. wrote: »

Congrats people, see ya in GV! MidgetGem, glad the call finally came round for you!

Thanks buddy ;-) worth the wait! How you getting on?

.S.

Heads melted tonight lol, time management is tough, fitting everything in. It's challenging but I love it