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August 18 Calls

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  • #52
    Rossco22
    Registered Users Posts: 107 ✭✭Rossco22


    ktrsd wrote: »
    Got the call today! See you's in a few weeks!
    Wow surprised they're still calling, great news for you though, congrats!


  • #53
    Ayechihuahua
    Closed Accounts Posts: 335 ✭✭Ayechihuahua


    I can't edit the original post for some reason so here's the list:
    August 2018 Boardies:
      [*]GW88
      [*]Rossco22
      [*]Nik9
      [*]Faugha
      [*]Mb91
      [*]TheBigLight
      [*]Idngal18
      [*]Stillwaiting10
      [*]Lookff
      [*]Blue_Line
      [*]Hopefulsam
      [*]Ktrsd


    • #54
      NiK9
      Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


      Yea it only let's you edit it for a couple of days..


    • #55
      Ayechihuahua
      Closed Accounts Posts: 335 ✭✭Ayechihuahua


      NiK9 wrote: »
      Yea it only let's you edit it for a couple of days..
      In that case I'll call recruitment and tell them to stop the calls as I can't edit any further lol


    • #56
      Faugha
      Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


      Ayechihuahua wrote: »
      I can't edit the original post for some reason so here's the list:
      August 2018 Boardies:
        [*]GW88
        [*]Rossco22
        [*]Nik9
        [*]Faugha
        [*]Mb91
        [*]TheBigLight
        [*]Idngal18
        [*]Stillwaiting10
        [*]Lookff
        [*]Blue_Line
        [*]Hopefulsam
        [*]Ktrsd

        Are we going to put it out there when we start and ask who was who on boards? On spend 6 months wondering who was who?


      • #57
        Blue_Line
        Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭Blue_Line


        Received my pack in the post!


      • #58
        Faugha
        Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


        Blue_Line wrote: »
        Received my pack in the post!

        I see banterbput something on about being shafted... what’s he on about? Are we all being sent to warrenpoint as brexit patrol or something? I’m away with work so can’t get my post


      • #59
        NiK9
        Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


        There is 4 districts unavailable bud. Nothing too serious. All looks good. Only part about the district form i dont like is...
        "Please note having a mortgage, young children or travel time to station is not considered to be compelling".


      • #60
        Faugha
        Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


        NiK9 wrote: »
        There is 4 districts unavailable bud. Nothing too serious. All looks good. Only part about the district form i dont like is...
        "Please note having a mortgage, young children or travel time to station is not considered to be compelling".

        I wonder what would be? As an organistation award of low staff morale they really do not do themselves many favours lol


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      • #61
        Ayechihuahua
        Closed Accounts Posts: 335 ✭✭Ayechihuahua


        Faugha wrote: »
        Blue_Line wrote: »
        Received my pack in the post!

        I see banterbput something on about being shafted... what’s he on about? Are we all being sent to warrenpoint as brexit patrol or something? I’m away with work so can’t get my post
        Lol I'd be happy with Warrenpoint


      • #62
        NiK9
        Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


        Maybe im being over cautious. But is anyone else considering hand delivering the forms to recruitment?
        I don't really like the idea of going to any of my local post offices to pay for special delivery with an envelope to "police recruitment".


      • #63
        Ayechihuahua
        Closed Accounts Posts: 335 ✭✭Ayechihuahua


        NiK9 wrote: »
        Maybe im being over cautious. But is anyone else considering hand delivering the forms to recruitment?
        I don't really like the idea of going to any of my local post offices to pay for special delivery with an envelope to "police recruitment".

        I don't have one obviously but surely its to go to a po box? Like the vetting forms


      • #64
        NiK9
        Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


        Ayechihuahua wrote: »
        NiK9 wrote: »
        Maybe im being over cautious. But is anyone else considering hand delivering the forms to recruitment?
        I don't really like the idea of going to any of my local post offices to pay for special delivery with an envelope to "police recruitment".

        I don't have one obviously but surely its to go to a po box? Like the vetting forms

        Nope. It goes to "PSNI Recruitment" unfortunatly.


      • #65
        Ayechihuahua
        Closed Accounts Posts: 335 ✭✭Ayechihuahua


        NiK9 wrote: »
        Ayechihuahua wrote: »
        NiK9 wrote: »
        Maybe im being over cautious. But is anyone else considering hand delivering the forms to recruitment?
        I don't really like the idea of going to any of my local post offices to pay for special delivery with an envelope to "police recruitment".

        I don't have one obviously but surely its to go to a po box? Like the vetting forms

        Nope. It goes to "PSNI Recruitment" unfortunatly.
        That's bad foresight in my opinion.


      • #66
        Faugha
        Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


        NiK9 wrote: »
        Maybe im being over cautious. But is anyone else considering hand delivering the forms to recruitment?
        I don't really like the idea of going to any of my local post offices to pay for special delivery with an envelope to "police recruitment".

        I can assure you that your not being over cautious and I will be doing the same. Correspondence has been relatively secure until now but a savvy postperson or sortal worker could already be at their work.


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      • #67
        Mb91
        Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭Mb91


        Nik9, blueline or Faugha - I haven’t received my pack yet, would any of you mind pm’ing me the 4 that are unavailable? To ease my mind lol


      • #68
        Faugha
        Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


        Mb91 wrote: »
        Nik9, blueline or Faugha - I haven’t received my pack yet, would any of you mind pm’ing me the 4 that are unavailable? To ease my mind lol

        I haven’t either so same detail please if someone wants to PM me a brief outline of what we’ve got. TIA folks


      • #69
        NiK9
        Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


        It's says confidential on it sorry guys/ladies. :(


      • #70
        Anotherhopeful
        Registered Users Posts: 111 ✭✭Anotherhopeful


        Hey guys I look forward to seeing you all in the big house! I'm here currently! You'll enjoy every minute mix in with your squad and get some nights out planned in your first few weeks.

        The PT is tough but doable and you get given a set training plan

        The district allocation is important I'd advice you to pick carefully and pick as many options as possible, I could pick 4 when I joined but only 2 were unavailable. You can also appeal it if you have good grounds for doing so.

        The man bun will have to go guys have short hair typically and they will tell you to cut it on inspection if it is too long! Females hair in a bun above collar. And as someone else said if you have a beard prior to entering you must keep it!

        This time will fly and before you know it you'll be in the hotel living the dream!

        Prepare for the day you put that bottle green uniform on and look in the mirror it's a proud moment!

        Congrats though guys and well done!!


      • #71
        Faugha
        Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


        Thanks for that pal. Any advice for starting? Bits and pieces to purchase etc? Any info much appreciated


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      • #72
        Anotherhopeful
        Registered Users Posts: 111 ✭✭Anotherhopeful


        Faugha wrote: »
        Thanks for that pal. Any advice for starting? Bits and pieces to purchase etc? Any info much appreciated

        You'll be given a list at induction of what to buy you don't really need anything more than what they state.

        Enjoy your time when you get here dont be stressed starting everyone is super friendly and talk to the squads above you we all help eachother!

        Just enjoy it that's my best advice you can't prepare for it so if you've time off before you start just relax go on holiday or spend it with your family it's an intense 6 months


      • #73
        snickett4
        Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭snickett4


        I'm also starting in August, after the waiting it seems to have come around all of the sudden.

        Anyone else struggling with district preference?
        I'm alternating wildly between overthinking it and realising it likely won't matter what I put down.
        Does anyone know if your district could potentially alter your future progression I.e. rural districts make it more difficult to get into detective track or bigger districts offering fewer options for promotion due to the number of people?
        I'd like to think it doesn't :/


      • #74
        Rossco22
        Registered Users Posts: 107 ✭✭Rossco22


        Alright folks, had a hectic weekend so only coming round to logging onto this again now. How do we all feel about the district selection available? My top two choices are unavailable and bar one district, it looks like I'll have a bit of a commute on my hands. The problem I face now is, there is 1 district that I favour head and shoulders above all else, is it wise of me to put just this district down as my only preference or am I shafting myself in doing so? Appreciate none of us really know the answer but I'd love to hear some thoughts on this?


      • #75
        Hopefulsam
        Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Hopefulsam


        Rossco22 wrote: »
        Alright folks, had a hectic weekend so only coming round to logging onto this again now. How do we all feel about the district selection available? My top two choices are unavailable and bar one district, it looks like I'll have a bit of a commute on my hands. The problem I face now is, there is 1 district that I favour head and shoulders above all else, is it wise of me to put just this district down as my only preference or am I shafting myself in doing so? Appreciate none of us really know the answer but I'd love to hear some thoughts on this?

        Hi, im in the same situation myself, there is only one district that would be more practical for a commute. There are two other districts, but either would mean a 2-3 hour round trip. Is it ok to put one choice down?


      • #76
        NiK9
        Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


        Rossco22 wrote: »
        Alright folks, had a hectic weekend so only coming round to logging onto this again now. How do we all feel about the district selection available? My top two choices are unavailable and bar one district, it looks like I'll have a bit of a commute on my hands. The problem I face now is, there is 1 district that I favour head and shoulders above all else, is it wise of me to put just this district down as my only preference or am I shafting myself in doing so? Appreciate none of us really know the answer but I'd love to hear some thoughts on this?

        My third choice isn't available but my top 2 are. I only marked these 2. Don't see a point in marking any others if they all have an equal chance of getting picked.


      • #77
        NiK9
        Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


        Called recruitment. You CAN hand deliver the forms to the address in the induction packs :)


      • #78
        NiK9
        Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


        Forms dropped in :)


      • #79
        Blue_Line
        Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭Blue_Line


        NiK9 wrote: »
        Forms dropped in :)

        Did you just drop the forms into security?


      • #80
        RobertPeel2018
        Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭RobertPeel2018


        Hi guys! Long time follower of these threads, first time poster... I look forward to meeting you all in August! What's everyone's thoughts on the districts, being stationed, and the prospects of getting any unavailable districts in the future?


      • #81
        NiK9
        Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


        Blue_Line wrote: »
        NiK9 wrote: »
        Forms dropped in :)

        Did you just drop the forms into security?

        No bud the enquiry office called up, and someone from recruitment came down and collected them from me.


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      • #82
        NiK9
        Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


        RobertPeel2018 wrote: »
        Hi guys! Long time follower of these threads, first time poster... I look forward to meeting you all in August! What's everyone's thoughts on the districts, being stationed, and the prospects of getting any unavailable districts in the future?

        You have to do 3 years in a district before youre able to apply for a move. But again it depends on operational needs etc.


      • #83
        RobertPeel2018
        Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭RobertPeel2018


        NiK9 wrote:
        You have to do 3 years in a district before youre able to apply for a move. But again it depends on operational needs etc.

        What's your opinion on the different districts? Had a read through all of their descriptions, none of them I would turn down... I'm just praying for not too lengthy a commute! Really not at all worried about where I'm placed, just very happy with being able to get one at all


      • #84
        Rossco22
        Registered Users Posts: 107 ✭✭Rossco22


        NiK9 wrote: »
        Rossco22 wrote: »
        Alright folks, had a hectic weekend so only coming round to logging onto this again now. How do we all feel about the district selection available? My top two choices are unavailable and bar one district, it looks like I'll have a bit of a commute on my hands. The problem I face now is, there is 1 district that I favour head and shoulders above all else, is it wise of me to put just this district down as my only preference or am I shafting myself in doing so? Appreciate none of us really know the answer but I'd love to hear some thoughts on this?

        My third choice isn't available but my top 2 are. I only marked these 2. Don't see a point in marking any others if they all have an equal chance of getting picked.
        Yea I agree, I think I'll follow that logic and just put one down and hope for the best! What about the option to bring a guest? Anyone going to take advantage of that and bring someone along in the evening?


      • #85
        NiK9
        Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


        RobertPeel2018 wrote: »
        NiK9 wrote:
        You have to do 3 years in a district before youre able to apply for a move. But again it depends on operational needs etc.

        What's your opinion on the different districts? Had a read through all of their descriptions, none of them I would turn down... I'm just praying for not too lengthy a commute! Really not at all worried about where I'm placed, just very happy with being able to get one at all

        2 of the 4 that wernt available I wouldn't have picked anyway cause I live slap bang in middle. One of the others was my third. And 4th would have been too far to travel.
        With the road system in NI it's very difficult to drive long distance in a reasonable amount of time. I'd rather travel further but have better roads than have to city travel only a dozen or so miles at 30mph lol. There is only a couple of districts I would strongly appeal. Such as enniskillen. For me that's a 4 hour round trip lol.


      • #86
        NiK9
        Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


        Rossco22 wrote: »
        NiK9 wrote: »
        Rossco22 wrote: »
        Alright folks, had a hectic weekend so only coming round to logging onto this again now. How do we all feel about the district selection available? My top two choices are unavailable and bar one district, it looks like I'll have a bit of a commute on my hands. The problem I face now is, there is 1 district that I favour head and shoulders above all else, is it wise of me to put just this district down as my only preference or am I shafting myself in doing so? Appreciate none of us really know the answer but I'd love to hear some thoughts on this?

        My third choice isn't available but my top 2 are. I only marked these 2. Don't see a point in marking any others if they all have an equal chance of getting picked.
        Yea I agree, I think I'll follow that logic and just put one down and hope for the best! What about the option to bring a guest? Anyone going to take advantage of that and bring someone along in the evening?

        I asked the partner if they wanted to go and they said no lol


      • #87
        RobertPeel2018
        Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭RobertPeel2018


        NiK9 wrote:
        2 of the 4 that wernt available I wouldn't have picked anyway cause I live slap bang in middle. One of the others was my third. And 4th would have been too far to travel. With the road system in NI it's very difficult to drive long distance in a reasonable amount of time. I'd rather travel further but have better roads than have to city travel only a dozen or so miles at 30mph lol. There is only a couple of districts I would strongly appeal. Such as enniskillen. For me that's a 4 hour round trip lol.


        Definitely in agreement with you on that one, it is difficult enough. However, all 4 of the areas would have been my top 4... So a little unfortunate, but I wouldn't mind a small commute if it means somewhere within a reasonable distance for me. Just hope after the 3 years something opens up for me!


      • #88
        Ayechihuahua
        Closed Accounts Posts: 335 ✭✭Ayechihuahua


        UPDATED TO 25/06/18 :
        August 2018 Boardies:
        • GW88
        • Rossco22
        • Nik9
        • Faugha
        • Mb91
        • TheBigLight
        • Idngal18
        • Stillwaiting10
        • Lookff
        • Blue_Line
        • Hopefulsam
        • Ktrsd
        • Snickett4
        • RobertPeel2018


      • #89
        Scoobydoo26
        Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Scoobydoo26


        Hi folks, looking forward to meeting you all in August. Are there many of you going to be staying residential?


      • #90
        Ayechihuahua
        Closed Accounts Posts: 335 ✭✭Ayechihuahua


        Scoobydoo26 wrote: »
        Hi folks, looking forward to meeting you all in August. Are there many of you going to be staying residential?
        You literally waited until I updated the list to post that lol!


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      • #91
        Scoobydoo26
        Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Scoobydoo26


        Haha sorry, my feed just refreshed as I posted


      • #92
        ldngal18
        Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭ldngal18


        Scoobydoo26 wrote: »
        Hi folks, looking forward to meeting you all in August. Are there many of you going to be staying residential?
        Probs me. I'm not from the area?? :) can we be PT buddies?


      • #93
        Scoobydoo26
        Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Scoobydoo26


        Yes definitely! I need to sort my fitness out lol


      • #94
        RobertPeel2018
        Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭RobertPeel2018


        Scoobydoo26 wrote:
        Yes definitely! I need to sort my fitness out lol

        Even though I'm not going to be going residential, count me in for that fitness training... Need to sort out my fitness, and quick!


      • #95
        NiK9
        Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


        Id love to stay. But within the 35miles, and also have 4 dogs at home which the partner says I'm not allowed to leave them alone with lmao.


      • #96
        Faugha
        Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


        Received my forms a 1715 today. Joys of living in the sticks! So I’ve spent the evening deliberating and decided to only select 1 district and hope for the best. I don’t think it’s one of the most desirable so keeping my fingers crossed for it but back to the issue of “but if I get that other station I’m screwed”. My thinking is that if I don’t get it at least I can appeal, if I pick one I don’t overly want and get it then I’m stuck with it.

        I’m not going to be residential, unfortunately, I’d have preferred to eat sleep and breath the full experience. But fully intend to make use of the gym and study facilities.

        Il not be bringing a visitor / guest with me.

        So, roll on the day and I look forward to meeting you all.


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      • #97
        RobertPeel2018
        Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭RobertPeel2018


        Nik9, saw you'd left your forms up, considering doing the same with mine to be safe about them getting there on time because I can't put my faith in the postal service this time lol, was it easy enough for you, yeah?


      • #98
        NiK9
        Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


        RobertPeel2018 wrote: »
        Nik9, saw you'd left your forms up, considering doing the same with mine to be safe about them getting there on time because I can't put my faith in the postal service this time lol, was it easy enough for you, yeah?

        Yea there is loads of parking out the front, it's just finding a space lol. Security in the office was great and just said they would call recruitment and just to wait a few mins.


      • #99
        Blue_Line
        Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭Blue_Line


        NiK9 wrote: »
        RobertPeel2018 wrote: »
        Nik9, saw you'd left your forms up, considering doing the same with mine to be safe about them getting there on time because I can't put my faith in the postal service this time lol, was it easy enough for you, yeah?

        Yea there is loads of parking out the front, it's just finding a space lol. Security in the office was great and just said they would call recruitment and just to wait a few mins.

        Same experience for me today! Very easy.


      • #100
        Loremaster Teclis
        Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭Loremaster Teclis


        Anybody else not get their forms yet? I got my call 1st thing on Tuesday last week and haven't received anything yet.


      • #101
        ldngal18
        Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭ldngal18


        I got them yesterday and sent them off today. You can always give recruitment a call and check.


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