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Tackleberry1 · 15-12-2016 04:08PM

Squeeky bum time for sure...

usernameunkown · 15-12-2016 05:39PM

From what Ive heard from friends through gv very recently, expect a 'boards.ie is the devil' talk on induction weekend

Homer01 · 15-12-2016 05:50PM

usernameunkown wrote: »

From what Ive heard from friends through gv very recently, expect a 'boards.ie is the devil' talk on induction weekend

Sounds about right. Just look at the amount of Closed Accounts here once people get in.

majgreen · 15-12-2016 06:51PM

Homer01 wrote: »

usernameunkown wrote: »

From what Ive heard from friends through gv very recently, expect a 'boards.ie is the devil' talk on induction weekend

Sounds about right. Just look at the amount of Closed Accounts here once people get in.

You will indeed be given that talk. To be fair, if you have time whilst in GV to read or post on here then you're doing something wrong

Homer01 · 15-12-2016 07:05PM

majgreen wrote: »

You will indeed be given that talk. To be fair, if you have time whilst in GV to read or post on here then you're doing something wrong

Very true maj but it's the insight from those that have been through the factory that makes the difference on here. Folks like yourself

Banterbus28 · 15-12-2016 07:14PM

As long as you do not identify yourself, a colleague, bring the PSNI into disrepute or breach operational security you'll be grand. It is a public forum, I work in care and the social media monster has claimed many of my colleagues jobs because they weren't careful. Just use common sense.

majgreen · 15-12-2016 07:42PM

Homer01 wrote: »

majgreen wrote: »

You will indeed be given that talk. To be fair, if you have time whilst in GV to read or post on here then you're doing something wrong

Very true maj but it's the insight from those that have been through the factory that makes the difference on here. Folks like yourself

No doubt the help goes a long way. I too benefited from it back in my early days. But take a break for 6 months. You earned it. Focus everything on GV and then come back when you're on the ground!

coolhand50 · 16-12-2016 10:52PM

Emmmmm shopping lists???

swl33t · 19-12-2016 08:23AM

Did you guys find out your district?

Chez39 · 27-12-2016 06:07PM

With regards to gym/running gear for GV, anyone any idea if it's still black and white, no large logos etc? Black trainers?

Psni26 · 27-12-2016 09:57PM

Yea still black items with small logos I'm not sure if black trainers were applicable but I wouldn't be surprised if they have to be a darker colour.

majgreen · 28-12-2016 01:40AM

Trainers don't matter as long as they aren't offensive

coolhand50 · 03-01-2017 07:56PM

Apologies for anything that sounds trivial. I am at ones and twos with all the forms. Did I hear correctly that you only fill out the forms relevant to you? So the travel privileges and f41 along with change of circumstances don't need filled out unless necessary? Any help is appreciated

Tackleberry1 · 03-01-2017 08:07PM

What way do the travel privileges work? I've a feeling I may need them...

Nerves2016 · 03-01-2017 08:58PM

that is my understanding......

coolhand50 · 06-01-2017 06:08PM

sorry to point out the proverbial elephant in the room, is anyone aware of when the first months pay will arrive? just to make preparations and get an idea. because of the start date, are we likely to not get paid until the end of february? i have always been paid weekly so i know very little about how it works monthly never mind my new employers rules and regulations behind it. cheers in advance folks!

Homer01 · 06-01-2017 06:14PM

coolhand50 wrote: »

sorry to point out the proverbial elephant in the room, is anyone aware of when the first months pay will arrive? just to make preparations and get an idea. because of the start date, are we likely to not get paid until the end of february? i have always been paid weekly so i know very little about how it works monthly never mind my new employers rules and regulations behind it. cheers in advance folks!

I have no knowledge of PSNI pay schedules but moving from weekly to monthly can be a challenge. I can see first pay being end of February.

However, for the first four weeks you have free food and shelter so it should soften the blow of the changeover

Good question for those attending the next induction.

majgreen · 06-01-2017 07:39PM

You will be paid at the end of the month. You can apply to finance to have some paid up front if I remember correctly.

coolhand50 · 06-01-2017 10:20PM

Oh really maj? half a months wages are coming end of January? And that's without applying for anything?

coolhand50 · 06-01-2017 10:20PM

Oh really maj? half a months wages are coming end of January? And that's without applying for anything?

Psni26 · 06-01-2017 11:23PM

I'm pretty worried about the fitness I'm not a great runner at all and trying my best to get the practice in but it is playing in my mind!

Nerves2016 · 07-01-2017 12:10AM

Dont worry about it PSNI...

I'm a keen runner but like yourself, the mind has been playing up lately....Hopefully there will be a wee running club/group of us happy to get together in the evenings, to do a few laps of G.V....i'm actually looking forward to challenging the hill run!!

Legally clueless · 07-01-2017 12:39AM

This might be the stupidest question but on the induction weekend do you stay at garnerville or is it a day thing?

Psni26 · 07-01-2017 12:42AM

Thanks nerves, yep that would be helpful, I'm not looking forward to the hill thing lol

It's just 2 day induction you don't stay over

Legally clueless · 07-01-2017 01:00AM

Psni26 wrote: »

Thanks nerves, yep that would be helpful, I'm not looking forward to the hill thing lol

It's just 2 day induction you don't stay over

Cool so maybe like 9-5 both days and you get to go home on the sat eve and come back the Sunday?

Psni26 · 07-01-2017 01:15AM

Yea that's it

Banterbus28 · 07-01-2017 02:00AM

Psni26 wrote: »

I'm pretty worried about the fitness I'm not a great runner at all and trying my best to get the practice in but it is playing in my mind!

Do a quick 800m or so warm up.

Just find a nice steep hill and hit it with everything you have. Nice gentle jog to the bottom and then up you go again. Keep going until you can't go any further.

Remember 50% fitness is in your head. 90% can't push past the pain. Just dig deep.

Psni26 · 07-01-2017 12:56PM

thanks for the tips!

Homer01 · 07-01-2017 02:38PM

Keep an eye out for the Couch to 5k (C25k) programs. I did it a few years ago; it builds you up from nothing to running 5k.

Check local running clubs as they might have one starting soon. Either that or there are plenty of apps out there.

R007 · 07-01-2017 10:12PM

If you're local to Belfast, there is a hill at Shawsbridge (from the car park go in the gate towards mary peters and turn right) if you conquer that hill, you'll conquer any hill. I would usually run it 2-3 times in my 5k loop.

Check out active NI website for C25K clubs, I did it in March last year and it was excellent.

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