October Intake

SneakyBeaky

A thread for those entering GV in October 2017

SneakyBeaky

Hey guys! Thought I make a start in a new thread for those of us who have a confirmed start in October.
Hope you've all got your welcome packs!

Sydnor87

Not yet. Hopefully it arrives tomorrow.

SneakyBeaky

Do you know if you put down preferences for districts or is it just selected for you?
Welcome pack just states that you'll be told your probable district at induction!

SneakyBeaky

Wow Syd, this is going to be some squad ;-P Still 3 months away though so a few more might join us before then. Lol

Sydnor87

Still no welcome pack. Waiting patiently, lol.

SneakyBeaky

To be honest there not much in it. I've a few questions I'll pm you when you eventually receive yours! Lol

SneakyBeaky

Anybody get a nice letter today?

Phoenix170

Yes!! Im in for October as well

SneakyBeaky

Great! Will be great to finally meet you all!

Sydnor87

Hard to believe the time is almost on us. Nerves and excitement are building.

Homer01

Phoenix170 wrote: »

Yes!! Im in for October as well

One post and away lol
That was hardly worth the effort.

Robyn O

Under what grounds or viable grounds can you appeal your district under ?

Robyn O

Under what grounds or viable grounds can you appeal your district under ?

majgreen

Robyn O wrote: »

Under what grounds or viable grounds can you appeal your district under ?

Usually very little. Has to be a huge reason that you can't work there, ie safety or jeopardizing your family. When you sign up you agree that you are willing to work anywhere in the province

Homer01

If you do get posted to a station/district that doesn't work for you can you request a transfer? And if so can you do it whilst a probationer?

Just thinking aloud more than anything.

majgreen

Homer01 wrote: »

If you do get posted to a station/district that doesn't work for you can you request a transfer? And if so can you do it whilst a probationer?

Just thinking aloud more than anything.

You can appeal the decision but it rarely works. Once you're in station you'll have to complete your 2 year probation before you can put in a transfer request. You'll probably need to complete another years service on top of your probation before it goes through though. I've never seen/heard of a probationer transfer inside their first 3 years!

Homer01

majgreen wrote: »

You can appeal the decision but it rarely works. Once you're in station you'll have to complete your 2 year probation before you can put in a transfer request. You'll probably need to complete another years service on top of your probation before it goes through though. I've never seen/heard of a probationer transfer inside their first 3 years!

Thanks Maj. I was thinking it would be something like that.