Probation in the Civil Service

BalboBiggins · 2023-05-30 18:27:10

Is it unusual for people to be let go during the probation period? I'm in a fairly safe private sector job so I'm a bit nervous of making the move to civil service with a probable recession in the next year.

30-05-2023 07:27PM

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Is it unusual for people to be let go during the probation period? I'm in a fairly safe private sector job so I'm a bit nervous of making the move to civil service with a probable recession in the next year.

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#2 30-05-2023 07:39PM

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058298546/probation-in-the-civil-service

Yeah. Show up and you'll be fine. Very hard to get rid of someone.

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#3 30-05-2023 07:55PM

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As long as you don't punch anyone you'll be fine.
You don't have to be good at your job even. If you are rated by your manager as being a satisfactory employee you are kept on.

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#4 30-05-2023 09:35PM

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It's fine for most Departments unless you commit serious misconduct. There are a few exceptions, Revenue for example can be tougher.

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#5 30-05-2023 11:12PM

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One issue I've seen people fail on is clock keeping.
Manage your time, keep your head down .

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#6 31-05-2023 10:58AM

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Thanks lads

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