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Garda Trainee 2018 campaign

Ciano1997

After the devastating news of failing stage 3 yesterday, I’m just wondering when the next campaign is? I heard it’s September 2018?

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bottar1

Jake5991 wrote: »

Guys iv got a small problem wondering if anyone here can help. Im in Defence forces and im currently under an eight year work contract iv done three years so far.

If i was to leave this year id have to buy myself out of my contract and i could have to pay a lot of money to get out.

Anyone else here in a similar situation to me? I know one guy who was in a similar contract to me and he ended up being quoted 24 k but paid 6k in the end .

I dont want to have to pay such a ridiculous amount of money, anyways anyone with any advice id be very grateful. I dont know what to do i dont want to pay a lot of money to leave and then go down to such a low amount of money ..

I don't think you can get out of paying some sort of fee to get out of the contract mate. No offence and all but you did sign and agree to the contract which would have told you that there would be a price if you had to breach it.

You'll have to look into exactly how much it'll cost you id say and see if it's worth it for you.

LukeP26

Thanks guys. I'll call them on Monday

LukeP26

FIVE.0 wrote: »

If you are from the 2018 campaign you haven’t been waiting that long considering. There are still plenty on here form 2017 and even some waiting from 2016.
If you ever lived abroad that could hold it up?

No harm in giving them a call to check everything is in order though.

I did live in England, so unfortunately it must be holding me back

FIVE.0

LukeP26 wrote: »

I've been waiting to hear back in regards to my vetting for months now. I did the interview and brought everything in, but was asked to provide more via post. I did that months ago but still heard nothing. Do you think it would be acceptable to ring them to enquire? I've emailed but got no response. What can I say on the phone? Can I request some sort of timescale?

If you are from the 2018 campaign you haven’t been waiting that long considering. There are still plenty on here form 2017 and even some waiting from 2016.
If you ever lived abroad that could hold it up?

No harm in giving them a call to check everything is in order though.

Jake5991

Id say get in touch with hq maybe and see what the story is . Just be out front and say you did vetting awhile back and was wondering what stage it is at .

LukeP26

I've been waiting to hear back in regards to my vetting for months now. I did the interview and brought everything in, but was asked to provide more via post. I did that months ago but still heard nothing. Do you think it would be acceptable to ring them to enquire? I've emailed but got no response. What can I say on the phone? Can I request some sort of timescale?

Uweir32

mackaattackin wrote: »

Have my fitness test Friday week (22nd march) but I'm after injuring my knee playing soccer last night so don't know if I'll be able to do it. Going to see a phisyo on Thursday but would anyone have any advice? If i cancel will i be waiting much longer for another date for fitness test?

I rang last week about postponing mine and they told me I just needed to email a doctors line.

mackaattackin

Have my fitness test Friday week (22nd march) but I'm after injuring my knee playing soccer last night so don't know if I'll be able to do it. Going to see a phisyo on Thursday but would anyone have any advice? If i cancel will i be waiting much longer for another date for fitness test?

kellbag91

Phillip k wrote: »

Hi does anyone know when they will start up recruiting again? I'm 28 soon so not going to get many more chances lol .What is the age limit does anyone know 35 ?

There will be another recruitment for 800 coming up again within the coming months. There has been regular recruitment campaigns for a few years now The force is targeted to be brought up to strength by 2021. The age limit is 35. You can set-up alerts on your public jobs account to be notified of the next one.

Phillip k

Hi does anyone know when they will start up recruiting again? I'm 28 soon so not going to get many more chances lol .What is the age limit does anyone know 35 ?

Jahcork

Anyone still waiting to get a date for stage 3 the interview ? I sat stage two in January

RabbitHeart18

Jake5991 wrote: »

I think it's any of the cities so we could get Limerick or Dublin Kilkenny or Cork. But more than likely Dublin

You can get anywhere really but they more than likely are not going to send you the opposite end of the country. So when you are attested, you are on probation for two years and where you are stationed is your duty station for those two years.Once you're out of probation you can apply for a transfer.

Jake5991

I think it's any of the cities so we could get Limerick or Dublin Kilkenny or Cork. But more than likely Dublin

Abbey127

Jake5991 wrote: »

That's true I'm in Laois but girlfriend is in Dublin so I'd be happy out in Dublin ðŸ˜€
if I'm lucky to get selected. Just wouldn't want to go Donegal or Kerry

I don't think they would send you that far I think everyone has to start in Dublin not to sure .

Jake5991

That's true I'm in Laois but girlfriend is in Dublin so I'd be happy out in Dublin ðŸ˜€
if I'm lucky to get selected. Just wouldn't want to go Donegal or Kerry

Abbey127

Jake5991 wrote: »

Well it's a recession proof job you have great job security lots of opportunities for promotion or going into specialist units and then your money goes up every year .
The only issue I have is if they out you far distance away from your own like as in opposite side of the country but I think you can transfer closer to home after few years aswell

Yes that's true do they place everyone in Dublin and then you are based there for a good few years until to can transfer closer to home . Handy if you are from Dublin I suppose lol .

Jake5991

Well it's a recession proof job you have great job security lots of opportunities for promotion or going into specialist units and then your money goes up every year .
The only issue I have is if they out you far distance away from your own like as in opposite side of the country but I think you can transfer closer to home after few years aswell

RyanCork003

To put it simply for most i would think its pride in the uniform and the love of the job.But more importantly its the fact that you are there to keep people of ireland safe.Nobody joins the defence forces,Gardai or Fire service for the pay.Sorry for the patriotism i was in the Navy for 3 years and i know thats how alot of the lads felt.

Abbey127

Seems very low for what the job invloves. The salary isn't that much of a difference to the prison service I think you get a bit more as a prison officer. Can I ask if the salary is so low why do people want to do the job if they want to take a pay cut ? Is it just for job security? Or the benefits of the job ?

Mrletsdothis

From speaking to someone I know, they advised the wages normally go as follows:

480
480
900/1000 (This the week you get your OT and out of hours pay)
480

So basically, for some people you may be working a lot more hours at unsociable times for less or for the same pay as your on now.
But I guess as they say, the money isn’t the main reason people go into the Garda, just unfortunate that the pay is lower than what it probably should be.

Again, I’m just going off what I was told, if anyone can provide a better insights into what type of salary to expect with OT included and allowances, please do.

Carles Puyol

Mrletsdothis wrote: »

I really don’t think that’s after tax.... if it is will make things a lot easier for me. I’m on mid 40s now and getting a lot of hassle about taken a pay cut from herself but if you’re right i will show her this haha really hope you are but I don’t think so

You're right actually. Texted a friend who's a garda there and he says it's before. Jesus, it's not much. Hopefully the OT and allowances make a big difference.

Mrletsdothis

Carles Puyol wrote: »

It's after tax. You'd nearly be better off on the dole if it was before tax.
I'm a teacher and the salary scale says what we make after tax. Same with the nurses so it'll be the same with the Gardai.
Bear in mind that figure doesn't include any over-time nor allowances. We were told by a sergeant at stage 2 that we can realistically hope to earn 40,000-45,000 in our first year.

I really don’t think that’s after tax.... if it is will make things a lot easier for me. I’m on mid 40s now and getting a lot of hassle about taken a pay cut from herself but if you’re right i will show her this haha really hope you are but I don’t think so

Carles Puyol

Abbey127 wrote: »

Hi is the salary 29,600 before or after tax ?

Edit: I was wrong.

bottar1

Abbey127 wrote: »

Hi is the salary 29,600 before or after tax ?

99.99% it's before.

Abbey127

Hi is the salary 29,600 before or after tax ?

Jake5991

Thanks im so excited its being a tough competition and iv given it 100% . I hope i can all the way in this interview iv some major prep to do now and fingers crossed il make it

Bigred88

Jake5991 wrote: »

Hi guys just got an email from public jobs saying iv got invited to the interview stage . I was originally in mid 2000s on the oom and didnt think i was going to get any further .

So id just like to know what information is required for the interview stage and tough are the competencies.?

I see it says you need to be involved into voluntary organizations or that it is a help for the interview. What if you are not involved does this have any impact ?

Any information would be greatly appreciated thanks .

Hey bud. Only advice I can give is to to think about areas in your life that you can base the competencies around , write them down . A couple for each 1 . And memorise them . Even if you have to slightly bend the truth . Eg. If you play on a sports team . You could say your involved in the youth development side .
Your an ear for some of the younger teammates, you offer advice . Ect .
Just make sure you are confident going in to the interview and you’ll be fine .
The panel do not want to fail you , in fact they will most likely try to help you .
Good luck

Jake5991

Hi guys just got an email from public jobs saying iv got invited to the interview stage . I was originally in mid 2000s on the oom and didnt think i was going to get any further .

So id just like to know what information is required for the interview stage and tough are the competencies.?

I see it says you need to be involved into voluntary organizations or that it is a help for the interview. What if you are not involved does this have any impact ?

Any information would be greatly appreciated thanks .

FIVE.0

Abbey127 wrote: »

Hi does anyone know if the garda will be recruiting again soon?

There is due to be another compition in 2019- no date given yet. You can set yourself a profile on public jobs.ie to get an alert for when the recruitment drive is open.

Abbey127

Hi does anyone know if the garda will be recruiting again soon?