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August 18 Calls

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  • #102
    Faugha
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


    Got mine yesterday evening


  • #103
    RobertPeel2018
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭RobertPeel2018


    Forms dropped in today, just leave them with security and they will get them to recruitment for you! Security very pleasant, easy enough!


  • #104
    NiK9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


    Called to book my vehicle in for induction. Guy on phone was really pleasant and was asking if I had any questions etc. Of course I couldn't think of any when put on the spot lol, but if any of yous have any, yous can ask them :)


  • #105
    Mb91
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭Mb91


    Not sure if anyone will have the answer but noticed our forms said we’d find out our district at induction - do you know if that’s the induction day or first day of training?


  • #106
    NiK9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


    Mb91 wrote: »
    Not sure if anyone will have the answer but noticed our forms said we’d find out our district at induction - do you know if that’s the induction day or first day of training?

    Induction day :)


  • #107
    Mb91
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭Mb91


    NiK9 wrote: »
    Mb91 wrote: »
    Not sure if anyone will have the answer but noticed our forms said we’d find out our district at induction - do you know if that’s the induction day or first day of training?

    Induction day :)

    Brilliant! Cheers :)


  • #108
    Faugha
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


    I’ve taken a bit of a gamble I think by only picking choice of district in the hope I get the station I want, if it swings the other way I’m going to be doing a lot of miles.


  • #109
    NiK9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


    I really do wonder how they decide. Obviously it's due to operational needs. But there has to be some sort of method to the madness. Not long until we find out.
    Apparently alot of people have been getting sent to one of my 2 choices so could either mean a big chance of going there or could mean alot of people have filled the spaces there recently and I might not lol.


  • #110
    Faugha
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


    So hard to know - the only plus for us guys being first in of the campaign is that we get the ripe pickings so to speak, anyone further down the intakes May be more likely to just get sent wherever a vacancy exists


  • #111
    Rossco22
    Registered Users Posts: 107 ✭✭Rossco22


    Decided to follow suit and dropped my forms in today, I only went with the one district preference so if we could all say a prayer for me, that'd be great :)


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  • #112
    Faugha
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


    Rossco22 wrote: »
    Decided to follow suit and dropped my forms in today, I only went with the one district preference so if we could all say a prayer for me, that'd be great :)

    I think I have prayed more throughout this process that in the rest of my life


  • #113
    Scoobydoo26
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Scoobydoo26


    Can anyone clarify if we get paid for part of the month worked at the end of August or do we have to wait until end of September for first pay?


  • #114
    Ayechihuahua
    Closed Accounts Posts: 335 ✭✭Ayechihuahua


    Scoobydoo26 wrote: »
    Can anyone clarify if we get paid for part of the month worked at the end of August or do we have to wait until end of September for first pay?

    I could be wrong here. But from reading prior posts, if you miss the pay cutoff you'll get a cheque to cover the start date to pay day and then you'll be on the system for the following month.


  • #115
    ldngal18
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭ldngal18


    It says in one of the documents we received that if an individual starts before the 15th of the month you are paid at the end of the month. If not it comes at the end of the following month


  • #116
    Faugha
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


    Looking at the above posts am I right in thinking there’s a course starting after the pay cut off date? If we alls tart on the same date I have in mind then there’s no concerns over pay, we will get it at the end of August.


  • #117
    jwhdkl5736
    Registered Users Posts: 492 ✭✭jwhdkl5736


    Are your start dates before the 15th? If I had to go nearly two months without pay I would be finically destitute. I apologise if I'm not supposed to be commenting here lol... but this is something I really should consider in advance.


  • #118
    Rossco22
    Registered Users Posts: 107 ✭✭Rossco22


    ML515 wrote: »
    Are your start dates before the 15th? If I had to go nearly two months without pay I would be finically destitute. I apologise if I'm not supposed to be commenting here lol... but this is something I really should consider in advance.
    We will be paid at the end of the month bud.


  • #119
    NiK9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


    Without trying to lower the tone lol...
    Has anyone started to look under their vehicles? I've did it a few times just so I can get to know what the underside of mine looks like.


  • #120
    ldngal18
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭ldngal18


    Yeah sorry @ML15 for confusing people. We august peeps are starting early enough that we get paid for part of august at least.


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  • #121
    NiK9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


    ldngal18 wrote: »
    Yeah sorry @ML15 for confusing people. We august peeps are starting early enough that we get paid for part of august at least.

    We will get paid for all we do in Aug. It's just 15th is the cut off line in order to have it all through payrol on time. But since it's salary. They will just take X worth of pay off, for the X amount of days before we start.


  • #122
    jwhdkl5736
    Registered Users Posts: 492 ✭✭jwhdkl5736


    ldngal18 wrote: »
    Yeah sorry @ML15 for confusing people. We august peeps are starting early enough  that we get paid for part of august at least.
    Lets hope that's how the cards fall for the rest of us going forward.


  • #123
    ldngal18
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭ldngal18


    ML515 wrote: »
    ldngal18 wrote: »
    Yeah sorry @ML15 for confusing people. We august peeps are starting early enough  that we get paid for part of august at least.
    Lets hope that's how the cards fall for the rest of us going forward.
    I'm pretty sure (paperwork indicated this) that they could give you it in a cheque if needed. If HR werent quick enough.


  • #124
    Rossco22
    Registered Users Posts: 107 ✭✭Rossco22


    NiK9 wrote: »
    Without trying to lower the tone lol...
    Has anyone started to look under their vehicles? I've did it a few times just so I can get to know what the underside of mine looks like.
    Been meaning to do this, I have absolutely no idea what the underside of my car looks like to be honest. I've also planned out a few different routes to and from Garneville. Can never be too careful is the attitude I'm adopting.


  • #125
    NiK9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


    Rossco22 wrote: »
    NiK9 wrote: »
    Without trying to lower the tone lol...
    Has anyone started to look under their vehicles? I've did it a few times just so I can get to know what the underside of mine looks like.
    Been meaning to do this, I have absolutely no idea what the underside of my car looks like to be honest. I've also planned out a few different routes to and from Garneville. Can never be too careful is the attitude I'm adopting.

    Exactly right.
    I've had a heated discussion with the wife about it already. She said she isn't going to waste her time looking under her car, i thought she would take this approach. So I had already thought about letting her use the garage which is where I normally park my vehicle since it currently carries alot of work gear.
    But of course I'm now having to look at electric garage doors openers Or else she won't even bother getting out to open it. Lmao.


  • #126
    Faugha
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


    NiK9 wrote: »
    Rossco22 wrote: »
    NiK9 wrote: »
    Without trying to lower the tone lol...
    Has anyone started to look under their vehicles? I've did it a few times just so I can get to know what the underside of mine looks like.
    Been meaning to do this, I have absolutely no idea what the underside of my car looks like to be honest. I've also planned out a few different routes to and from Garneville. Can never be too careful is the attitude I'm adopting.

    Exactly right.
    I've had a heated discussion with the wife about it already. She said she isn't going to waste her time looking under her car, i thought she would take this approach. So I had already thought about letting her use the garage which is where I normally park my vehicle since it currently carries alot of work gear.
    But of course I'm now having to look at electric garage doors openers Or else she won't even bother getting out to open it. Lmao.


    If they want you... they’ll come for you. They cowardly b’s are undoubtedly reading this and good for them so here’s my tuppence worth. Chances are they won’t conduct a close quarters attack, they don’t want to risk life or jail. They will however pick a vulnerable target who fails to carry out personal checks of their vehicle etc and sets patterns. If they see you set patterns they will move onto the next person. Il be seen to be checking. But each each to their own. I won’t name the recent victims as I am sure we can all jog our memories and recall them, but I bet they wish they’d checked that morning.


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  • #127
    NiK9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


    Faugha wrote: »
    NiK9 wrote: »
    Rossco22 wrote: »
    NiK9 wrote: »
    Without trying to lower the tone lol...
    Has anyone started to look under their vehicles? I've did it a few times just so I can get to know what the underside of mine looks like.
    Been meaning to do this, I have absolutely no idea what the underside of my car looks like to be honest. I've also planned out a few different routes to and from Garneville. Can never be too careful is the attitude I'm adopting.

    Exactly right.
    I've had a heated discussion with the wife about it already. She said she isn't going to waste her time looking under her car, i thought she would take this approach. So I had already thought about letting her use the garage which is where I normally park my vehicle since it currently carries alot of work gear.
    But of course I'm now having to look at electric garage doors openers Or else she won't even bother getting out to open it. Lmao.


    If they want you... they’ll come for you. They cowardly b’s are undoubtedly reading this and good for them so here’s my tuppence worth. Chances are they won’t conduct a close quarters attack, they don’t want to risk life or jail. They will however pick a vulnerable target who fails to carry out personal checks of their vehicle etc and sets patterns. If they see you set patterns they will move onto the next person. Il be seen to be checking. But each each to their own. I won’t name the recent victims as I am sure we can all jog our memories and recall them, but I bet they wish they’d checked that morning.

    Yea one of my mates near eats you alive if you go near his car before he checks lol


  • #128
    Faugha
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


    NiK9 wrote: »
    Faugha wrote: »
    NiK9 wrote: »
    Rossco22 wrote: »
    NiK9 wrote: »
    Without trying to lower the tone lol...
    Has anyone started to look under their vehicles? I've did it a few times just so I can get to know what the underside of mine looks like.
    Been meaning to do this, I have absolutely no idea what the underside of my car looks like to be honest. I've also planned out a few different routes to and from Garneville. Can never be too careful is the attitude I'm adopting.

    Exactly right.
    I've had a heated discussion with the wife about it already. She said she isn't going to waste her time looking under her car, i thought she would take this approach. So I had already thought about letting her use the garage which is where I normally park my vehicle since it currently carries alot of work gear.
    But of course I'm now having to look at electric garage doors openers Or else she won't even bother getting out to open it. Lmao.


    If they want you... they’ll come for you. They cowardly b’s are undoubtedly reading this and good for them so here’s my tuppence worth. Chances are they won’t conduct a close quarters attack, they don’t want to risk life or jail. They will however pick a vulnerable target who fails to carry out personal checks of their vehicle etc and sets patterns. If they see you set patterns they will move onto the next person. Il be seen to be checking. But each each to their own. I won’t name the recent victims as I am sure we can all jog our memories and recall them, but I bet they wish they’d checked that morning.

    Yea one of my mates near eats you alive if you go near his car before he checks lol

    He’s a switched on guy. I’d much rather be seen looking or get some scuffed knees than face my maker.


  • #129
    NiK9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


    Notice all wrote up ready to be handed in tomorrow. Can't believe it's finally happening :D


  • #130
    Rossco22
    Registered Users Posts: 107 ✭✭Rossco22


    NiK9 wrote: »
    Notice all wrote up ready to be handed in tomorrow. Can't believe it's finally happening :D

    What a feeling haha I handed mine in yesterday. Gonna give myself a week to chill out and come off the night shift sleeping pattern I've had for the last two years lol


  • #131
    NiK9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


    Rossco22 wrote: »
    NiK9 wrote: »
    Notice all wrote up ready to be handed in tomorrow. Can't believe it's finally happening :D

    What a feeling haha I handed mine in yesterday. Gonna give myself a week to chill out and come off the night shift sleeping pattern I've had for the last two years lol

    I know the feeling. Can't wait to be mon-fri days for a while lol


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  • #132
    ldngal18
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭ldngal18


    I suppose we'll find out for sure quite soon but to clarify does anyone know the likely time off we'll get at xmas/new year?


  • #133
    NiK9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


    ldngal18 wrote: »
    I suppose we'll find out for sure quite soon but to clarify does anyone know the likely time off we'll get at xmas/new year?

    Pretty sure it said in the induction pack we only get Xmas day, boxing day and new years day off. But then it said about if it fell on a sat or something. Can't mind.


  • #134
    Faugha
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


    The only thing which would give me hope for a few days off at Christmas, is the instructors will want a rest by then too. Could be our last Christmas Day off for a while now.


  • #135
    Ayechihuahua
    Closed Accounts Posts: 335 ✭✭Ayechihuahua


    Faugha wrote: »
    The only thing which would give me hope for a few days off at Christmas, is the instructors will want a rest by then too. Could be our last Christmas Day off for a while now.
    You'll be saying "remember the days when we used to have Christmas, it's been that long I can't remember what it was like now"


  • #136
    Faugha
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


    Ok folks I am having a melt down. I’ve trashed my house in search of my birth certificate, with no joy. Terrified that if I cannot find it, my start will be deferred. Any thoughts? If no joy by first thing Monday I will order a duplicate but it’s not looking good.


  • #137
    ldngal18
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭ldngal18


    Faugha wrote: »
    Ok folks I am having a melt down. I’ve trashed my house in search of my birth certificate, with no joy. Terrified that if I cannot find it, my start will be deferred. Any thoughts? If no joy by first thing Monday I will order a duplicate but it’s not looking good.
    You can order an express duplicate for about 23 quid (posted next working day). I've had to do this as I can't find my one either. I doubt it would be a deal breaker tbh? Especially after all the vetting etc we've been through.


  • #138
    Faugha
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


    ldngal18 wrote: »
    Faugha wrote: »
    Ok folks I am having a melt down. I’ve trashed my house in search of my birth certificate, with no joy. Terrified that if I cannot find it, my start will be deferred. Any thoughts? If no joy by first thing Monday I will order a duplicate but it’s not looking good.
    You can order an express duplicate for about 23 quid (posted next working day). I've had to do this as I can't find my one either. I doubt it would be a deal breaker tbh? Especially after all the vetting etc we've been through.

    Ah thank you so much for this price of reassurance. You know how it is with this process, you get yourself easily worked up over the slightest things. If you have a link for the express order will you PM please :)


  • #139
    TheBigLight
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭TheBigLight


    Faugha wrote: »
    Ok folks I am having a melt down. I’ve trashed my house in search of my birth certificate, with no joy. Terrified that if I cannot find it, my start will be deferred. Any thoughts? If no joy by first thing Monday I will order a duplicate but it’s not looking good.

    If you have the time/can travel, the office in stranmillis belfast will do an official copy for £20 in 15mins


  • #140
    Faugha
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


    TheBigLight wrote: »
    Faugha wrote: »
    Ok folks I am having a melt down. I’ve trashed my house in search of my birth certificate, with no joy. Terrified that if I cannot find it, my start will be deferred. Any thoughts? If no joy by first thing Monday I will order a duplicate but it’s not looking good.

    If you have the time/can travel, the office in stranmillis belfast will do an official copy for £20 in 15mins

    Brilliant many thanks for this, may be my rushed mission on Thursday morning.


  • #141
    TheBigLight
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭TheBigLight


    Faugha wrote: »
    TheBigLight wrote: »
    Faugha wrote: »
    Ok folks I am having a melt down. I’ve trashed my house in search of my birth certificate, with no joy. Terrified that if I cannot find it, my start will be deferred. Any thoughts? If no joy by first thing Monday I will order a duplicate but it’s not looking good.

    If you have the time/can travel, the office in stranmillis belfast will do an official copy for £20 in 15mins

    Brilliant many thanks for this, may be my rushed mission on Thursday morning.

    Sent you the address etc


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  • #142
    Faugha
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


    TheBigLight wrote: »
    Faugha wrote: »
    TheBigLight wrote: »
    Faugha wrote: »
    Ok folks I am having a melt down. I’ve trashed my house in search of my birth certificate, with no joy. Terrified that if I cannot find it, my start will be deferred. Any thoughts? If no joy by first thing Monday I will order a duplicate but it’s not looking good.

    If you have the time/can travel, the office in stranmillis belfast will do an official copy for £20 in 15mins

    Brilliant many thanks for this, may be my rushed mission on Thursday morning.

    Sent you the address etc

    Many thanks bud


  • #143
    jwhdkl5736
    Registered Users Posts: 492 ✭✭jwhdkl5736


    You can walk into chichestershire street in Belfast and stand and wait on one, cutting out the post man. I've done it before for a passport.


  • #144
    Faugha
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


    ML515 wrote: »
    You can walk into chichestershire street in Belfast and stand and wait on one, cutting out the post man. I've done it before for a passport.

    I’m sorted. You can order a priority service and next day delivery online. £26 all in. Panic hopefully over.


  • #145
    Mb91
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭Mb91


    Any idea if there is a dress code for guests?


  • #146
    NiK9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


    Mb91 wrote: »
    Any idea if there is a dress code for guests?

    I'd prob say smart casual. They arnt there to impress anyone lol


  • #147
    Rossco22
    Registered Users Posts: 107 ✭✭Rossco22


    Folks, am I the only weirdo that doesn't know his medical card number?


  • #148
    Joceyjoe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 123 ✭✭Joceyjoe


    Rossco22 wrote: »
    Folks, am I the only weirdo that doesn't know his medical card number?

    Is that the H&C number? If so your GP practice will know it


  • #149
    Faugha
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


    I didn’t know mine either but as previously posted your GP reception will be able to help you.


  • #150
    Rossco22
    Registered Users Posts: 107 ✭✭Rossco22


    Got sorted lads, called in and they were able to tell me. Cheers!


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  • #151
    Faugha
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Faugha


    Nerves ?? Excitement? Anyone


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