August 18 Calls

Ayechihuahua

Starting this page so that we can keep track of all the boardies who have got the call for August 2018.

Post below and I'll maintain a list here in this opening post.

If you guys don't want to do this (it was done in prior years) then fair enough lol, nothing ventured nothing gained and all that.

August 2018 Boardies:

• GW88
• Rossco22
• Nik9
• Faugha
• Mb91
• TheBigLight
• Idngal18
• Stillwaiting10
• Lookff
• Blue_Line
• Hopefulsam

Mb91

Great work! ðŸ‘

Ayechihuahua

Mb91 wrote: »

Great work! ðŸ‘

It took 5 mins in reality mate, but thanks. Just good for us to see who gets in.

Faugha

Hi everyone. Anyone else finding it a struggle to drag yourself to work these days?

ktrsd

Faugha wrote: »

Hi everyone. Anyone else finding it a struggle to drag yourself to work these days?

Mentally checked out already and haven't even got the call! You guys must literally have one foot out the door in mind and spirit lol

NiK9

Faugha wrote: »

Hi everyone. Anyone else finding it a struggle to drag yourself to work these days?

Very much so. I got home from work this morning at 8am. In bed and at 8.30 i get a conference call from all the ops managers for the whole island. S**t myself wondering how They knew I was leaving. Turns out they wanted to ask some questions about work insurance for next year lol.

Was so hard trying to tell them about extra cover we were gona need next year when infact they will have my notice in less than 2 weeks lol.

Faugha

Guys I will try not to be that annoying question asker, but I’ve read the older pages about starting Garnerville which are very much geared towards the residential aspect of bringing home comforts, hangers etc. Does anyone have any information advice to shed on how it will play out now that it’s non residential? I’m predicting that show parades won’t happen as it would be impractical. Do we know what the hours are like etc? Any insights welcome.

ktrsd

I've had a trawl back through some old threads and in terms of hours, reply #1,090 suggests Mon-Fri other than in exceptional circumstances.

TheBigLight

With Xmas and New year (depending on what days they close) on a Tuesday we possibly will be in on a Saturday those weeks.
Time wise per day will probably depend on timetable, scheduled topics and location etc.

NiK9

January passing out parade. #newyearnewme lmao. What a way to start a new year.

Faugha

I’m hoping to use this 6 months to train hard and be in the best shape I’ve been in for years. I’d rather leave home early and get to the gym rather than sit in rush hour traffic in the mornings. So yes come January it will definitely be #newyearnewme

NiK9

Faugha wrote: »

I’m hoping to use this 6 months to train hard and be in the best shape I’ve been in for years. I’d rather leave home early and get to the gym rather than sit in rush hour traffic in the mornings. So yes come January it will definitely be #newyearnewme

I totally agree about .missing traffic. Go early and train. And if we don't finish until rush hour stay a bit later for revision. Cause I know for a fact once I get home revision will be last thing on my mind lol.

Faugha

NiK9 wrote: »

Faugha wrote: »

I’m hoping to use this 6 months to train hard and be in the best shape I’ve been in for years. I’d rather leave home early and get to the gym rather than sit in rush hour traffic in the mornings. So yes come January it will definitely be #newyearnewme

I totally agree about .missing traffic. Go early and train. And if we don't finish until rush hour stay a bit later for revision. Cause I know for a fact once I get home revision will be last thing on my mind lol.

Oh aye revision, I forgot about the work part lol. Yes my exact plans also

Hopefulsam

Hi folks, is this seat free? I’m looking forward to meeting you all soon.

Faugha

Hopefulsam wrote: »

Hi folks, is this seat free? I’m looking forward to meeting you all soon.

And you bud

Rossco22

I'm definitely up for the early training sessions, you'll never be stuck for a partner. Like mentioned above I'm taking this 6 months to train my ass off to make sure that physically I'll be ready for whatever is waiting for us out there.

Ayechihuahua

Hopefulsam wrote: »

Hi folks, is this seat free? I’m looking forward to meeting you all soon.

Added you to the list.

NiK9

Rossco22 wrote: »

I'm definitely up for the early training sessions, you'll never be stuck for a partner. Like mentioned above I'm taking this 6 months to train my ass off to make sure that physically I'll be ready for whatever is waiting for us out there.

Plus you want to look good in the bottle greens. They arnt always the most flattering lol. But then again it could be worse. You could be wearing the navy and blue like the garda. Such an ugly uniform in my opinion lol.

Faugha

NiK9 wrote: »

Rossco22 wrote: »

I'm definitely up for the early training sessions, you'll never be stuck for a partner. Like mentioned above I'm taking this 6 months to train my ass off to make sure that physically I'll be ready for whatever is waiting for us out there.

Plus you want to look good in the bottle greens. They arnt always the most flattering lol. But then again it could be worse. You could be wearing the navy and blue like the garda. Such an ugly uniform in my opinion lol.

Now now I’d be weary of showing any form of bias pmsl. But yes totally agree, the GS uniform does resemble one you’d give a 6 year old to play dress up. I think of all UK forces the PSNI’s looks very smart and proudly unique with its green.

NiK9

Faugha wrote: »

NiK9 wrote: »

Rossco22 wrote: »

I'm definitely up for the early training sessions, you'll never be stuck for a partner. Like mentioned above I'm taking this 6 months to train my ass off to make sure that physically I'll be ready for whatever is waiting for us out there.

Plus you want to look good in the bottle greens. They arnt always the most flattering lol. But then again it could be worse. You could be wearing the navy and blue like the garda. Such an ugly uniform in my opinion lol.

Now now I’d be weary of showing any form of bias pmsl. But yes totally agree, the GS uniform does resemble one you’d give a 6 year old to play dress up. I think of all UK forces the PSNI’s looks very smart and proudly unique with its green.

The Garda uniform just reminds me of a G4S uniform because of their hi-viz coats. Lol.
Yea totally agree about them looking the smartest. A tad jealous of Police Scotland getting to wear polo shirts day to day. But PSNI do look the best.

ldngal18

Am also finding it hard to focus at work now, glad to see I'm not the only one!
Am hoping to build up the phys in the next few weeks for sure.

Faugha

ldngal18 wrote: »

Am also finding it hard to focus at work now, glad to see I'm not the only one!
Am hoping to build up the phys in the next few weeks for sure.

I just don’t want to be here now. I’m not sure how intense PT Will be at GV...

FreshStart2018

Just got the call!

Faugha

FreshStart2018 wrote: »

Just got the call!

Congratulations pal. What was your rough merit number (brackets of ten) and are you starting early August?

FreshStart2018

Faugha wrote: »

FreshStart2018 wrote: »

Just got the call!

Congratulations pal. What was your rough merit number (brackets of ten) and are you starting early August?

Thanks!! was completely out of the blue - I was expecting a Sept start, merit number was 100-115.

Robocop2k16

FreshStart2018 wrote: »

Faugha wrote: »

FreshStart2018 wrote: »

Just got the call!

Congratulations pal. What was your rough merit number (brackets of ten) and are you starting early August?

Thanks!! was completely out of the blue - I was expecting a Sept start, merit number was 100-115.

Damn they have fairly marched their way down the list. There must be a good few drop outs, fails and those waiting vetting clearing.

NiK9

Post just been and still no welcoming pack from recruitment, with flowers, choclates and a congrats card. Recruitment are slacking lol.

Blue_Line

Somewhat of a silly question but
..Have a friend of a colleague who has just passed their medical recently...now having laser eye surgery (purely to improve the vision in one eye) and is worrying that they would have to resit their medical to retest the eyesight? They understandably don't want to delay the recruitment process. Anyone have any advice on this? Thanks for any info guys!

NiK9

Blue_Line wrote: »

Somewhat of a silly question but
..Have a friend of a colleague who has just passed their medical recently...now having laser eye surgery (purely to improve the vision in one eye) and is worrying that they would have to resit their medical to retest the eyesight? They understandably don't want to delay the recruitment process. Anyone have any advice on this? Thanks for any info guys!

When the call comes in they ask if anything medically has changed since the medical. They could say no, but if caught lying they would be booted.

Mb91

I had laser eye about a fortnight before my medical (cause I wouldn’t have passed without it) and when I mentioned it to the nurse he didn’t even make a note of it. I wouldn’t be too worried if they’ve already passed the sight test.

Blue_Line

It's a tricky one for me to advise to them because technically their eyesight is actually improved on what they scored at the medical...but again it's a tricky one.

Blue_Line

Thanks for the replies

Mb91

I suppose an easy and quick solution would be to phone 101 and speak to recruitment?

Blue_Line

I guess it's the only thing they can do!

Ayechihuahua

This is interesting coz I'm thinking of getting the surgery done if I get the call. I'll be fine for medical but just can't be assed possibly having to replace glasses from chasing boys lol

Blue_Line

If I get updated I will make you aware of what happened as best I can. I agree that it is an interesting case because common sense would suggest that there is no need to retest eyes that now perform better than they did at the medical. However, they may wish to just play it safe and retest them (with potential delays in processing an applicant).

FreshStart2018

Anyone know if there is still a rule regarding long hair? Am I going to have to get rid of the man bun before the induction? lol

FreshStart2018

Anyone know if there is still a rule regarding long hair? Am I going to have to get rid of the man bun before the induction? lol

TheBigLight

FreshStart2018 wrote: »

Anyone know if there is still a rule regarding long hair? Am I going to have to get rid of the man bun before the induction? lol

More than likely

NiK9

FreshStart2018 wrote: »

Anyone know if there is still a rule regarding long hair? Am I going to have to get rid of the man bun before the induction? lol

Men have buns? Lol oj bud. I'm pretty sure as long as it doesn't effect uniform it is ok. It may be difficult to have the peaked hat on properly with the hair up.
Just remember whatever you start GV looking like you have to keep it for the remainder of the course. E.g. if you start with facial hair you have to keep it, if clean shaven you have to stay shaved. It's for purposes of the trainee ID card pic.

ldngal18

Has anyone received paperwork yet?
I think if I don't receive anything today I may call on Monday.

NiK9

ldngal18 wrote: »

Has anyone received paperwork yet?
I think if I don't receive anything today I may call on Monday.

My post never comes to around 13.30/14.00 so I'm keeping fingers crossed it comes today or tomorrow.

TheBigLight

ldngal18 wrote: »

Has anyone received paperwork yet?
I think if I don't receive anything today I may call on Monday.

Nothing yet

FreshStart2018

NiK9 wrote: »

FreshStart2018 wrote: »

Anyone know if there is still a rule regarding long hair? Am I going to have to get rid of the man bun before the induction? lol

Men have buns? Lol oj bud. I'm pretty sure as long as it doesn't effect uniform it is ok. It may be difficult to have the peaked hat on properly with the hair up.
Just remember whatever you start GV looking like you have to keep it for the remainder of the course. E.g. if you start with facial hair you have to keep it, if clean shaven you have to stay shaved. It's for purposes of the trainee ID card pic.

Haha!! yep been 3 years in the making too! It'll be gone for induction though to save any grief lol.

Blue_Line

ldngal18 wrote: »

Has anyone received paperwork yet?
I think if I don't receive anything today I may call on Monday.

Not yet

Faugha

No post for me either. Maybe Monday. So with this discussion on hair and appearance... I have a few cheeky greys creeping in, will PSNI pay for just for men so that I can keep up the youthful look or just face the consequences of having a lot more greys after 6 months training

NiK9

Post just been. No forms

Ayechihuahua

Faugha wrote: »

No post for me either. Maybe Monday. So with this discussion on hair and appearance... I have a few cheeky greys creeping in, will PSNI pay for just for men so that I can keep up the youthful look or just face the consequences of having a lot more greys after 6 months training

Surely, this being ni and all, there is a government grant available to maintain the 'youthful appearance' of the police force

Faugha

Ayechihuahua wrote: »

Faugha wrote: »

No post for me either. Maybe Monday. So with this discussion on hair and appearance... I have a few cheeky greys creeping in, will PSNI pay for just for men so that I can keep up the youthful look or just face the consequences of having a lot more greys after 6 months training

Surely, this being ni and all, there is a government grant available to maintain the 'youthful appearance' of the police force

I’d probably have to claim that it was my traditional cultural right to have a youthful appearance to prevent discrimstion from them un’s lol

Ayechihuahua

Faugha wrote: »

Ayechihuahua wrote: »

Faugha wrote: »

No post for me either. Maybe Monday. So with this discussion on hair and appearance... I have a few cheeky greys creeping in, will PSNI pay for just for men so that I can keep up the youthful look or just face the consequences of having a lot more greys after 6 months training

Surely, this being ni and all, there is a government grant available to maintain the 'youthful appearance' of the police force

I’d probably have to claim that it was my traditional cultural right to have a youthful appearance to prevent discrimstion from them un’s lol

Your hair got singed by your rhi boiler and now you need the just for men to return the natural hair colour....... In ni such a story is feasible lol

ktrsd

Got the call today! See you's in a few weeks!