2021 Applicants - Merit List

The Rookie · 14-12-2023 10:43AM

Hi hows it going?.

Have we spoke before?

14-12-2023 11:08AM

Hi, don’t believe we have.

Blueandtwo1320 · 14-12-2023 12:01PM

@The Rookie Are you in the job now? If so, how you finding it?

The Rookie · 14-12-2023 12:44PM

@Blueandtwo1320

No im not in the job now ... long story..

Ive been through the recruitment process and been in GV though

14-12-2023 12:45PM

How did you find GV? Any tips

The Rookie · 14-12-2023 05:49PM

GV is fine.. its busy! Non stop at times can also get stressful... but the staff are all great. Just be on time for class, do what you are told keep your head down and work hard ...also do your pre-reads for class the next day.

14-12-2023 06:46PM

If you don't mind me asking, why is it that you are not in the job? Did you attest GV alright or is there a difficult part of the course that a lot of people find themselves not passing and being thrown out for?

Obviously, if it’s for personal reasons don't feel obliged to answer, just curious to know.

The Rookie · 14-12-2023 11:13PM

@spolley Hello... I had to leave GV due to illness unfortunately. Was half way through training too..

You can prob be put out for various reasons.. i knew some failed exams but they werent kicked out for that. Infact never heard of anyone being throw out when I was there.. prob gross misconduct etc and you would be sent packing

14-12-2023 11:23PM

Thanks for sharing, that is very unfortunate and must have been difficult for you. If you were to consider joining again would you have to apply again or as they know you are competent could you go straight back into GV?

The Rookie · 15-12-2023 12:00AM

@spolley ah yea it was a nightmare, left not having another job to go to at the time too as I was too unwell to work..but I survived. It was hard quitting something I had really worked my ass off for. Had a fair share of waiting before I started too!

No mate I would have to start from scratch again like everyone else

15-12-2023 12:12AM

Thats brutal - hope your ok now and I’m sure if you were to apply again you’d do even better than before, could even make it onto fast track and make up for lost time.

The Rookie · 15-12-2023 10:40AM

@spolley thanks...not sure about fast track ha ha but yea ive been through it all so know what to expect. I think the hardest part is waiting between the different stages of recruitment, you just want to get into GV and get going asap

johnny990 · 15-12-2023 08:18PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121497873#Comment_121497873

Glad your doin okay now sure apply the next time nothing to loose.

The Rookie · 15-12-2023 09:50PM

@johnny990 thanks mate good luck with GV when you get there

stealth299 · 17-12-2023 07:41PM

Anyone any predictions date wise here?

17-12-2023 08:25PM

Optimistically; I’m thinking there will be a mixed 2020 2021 intake in April regardless of funding, based on what CC said in policing board 2 weeks ago.

If a deal is done and it’s substantial enough for PSNI I hope there could be an earlier intake in maybe March, though that’s probably pie in the sky. Realistically I think they’ll get through 2020 and the 150 fast track before End of Summer, with a new batch beginning managed stages pending further funding rest of FY25.

17-12-2023 10:38PM

Surely if the government went back, the PSNI by April time would not be in financial difficulties anymore due to the fact that their budget can now increase and change due to there being an executive. And factors like the compensation for the data breach and the urgency to get people into GV would be incorporated into the budget?

crazyfire999 · 18-12-2023 06:49PM

What’s the average monthly take pay for an officer? Or I suppose what will it be. With the 7% rise and the odd overtime shift… could be alright…

NeeNaw21 · 18-12-2023 08:11PM

So according to thesalarycalculator.co.uk.

With the following assumptions;

NI contributions 10% from Jan 2024.

7% pay award.

Tax code of 1257L

Salary - £28,550

NITA - £3923

Pension contribution 13.44%

Federation deduction £35

No overtime

Take home without a student Loan per month £1980

Take home with a student loan (repayment plan 1) per month £1900

crazyfire999 · 18-12-2023 10:04PM

That’s a great insight. Thank you for that.

Overtime will be the saving grace for those of us taking a cut 😕

crazyfire999 · 18-12-2023 10:04PM

I think the overtime (if there) is decent also when you work it out.

williamhicks999 · 18-12-2023 11:49PM

just over £1800 with no student loan for me if that helps.

crazyfire999 · 19-12-2023 12:31AM

I have a student loan :(

so it’s below £1800 for me then. ****.

crazyfire999 · 19-12-2023 12:31AM

F**k

williamhicks999 · 19-12-2023 07:12AM

If you’re willing to do OT there’s normally a good bit about and folk will be looking to pass it on as well. You’ll get held on at times and you’ve no choice but to do that OT. Most OT will be at 1.3 but sometimes you’ll get 1.5 and if you’re really lucky you get double time (less than 3 days notice). I try to avoid doing too much because it doesn’t suit me but you can clear £2k with a couple of extra shifts if you want.

I had to take a pay cut but I wanted the job so I’ve just accepted it’s part of it. First few years will be tough enough but in the long run the salary gets better. Hopefully the 7% will be soon enough and maybe a bump to the NITA as well. I would imagine It’ll be likely that those things will happen before 2021 candidates are progressed.

its a hard job that feels thankless at times but it’s rewarding and it would be hard to imagine going back to doing any other job now.

Blueandtwo1320 · 19-12-2023 10:31AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121511958#Comment_121511958

Quite a few in a similar position, but my thoughts are you need to look at the bigger picture and long term for a career in policing. First few years will be tough.

Thankfully finished my student loan a few months back, my wife on the other hand.....that will never be fully repaid 😂

Blueandtwo1320 · 19-12-2023 10:32AM

Anyone else feel like they are getting life handy enough at the moment, but know as soon as GV comes it's gonna be a stress fest? 😂

georgie1305 · 19-12-2023 10:36AM

13.44 pension contribution is just mad

19-12-2023 10:37AM

Yep, been keeping it easy work wise and not taking things too seriously as I know this is like a holiday period compared to how it’ll be once in the job and out at station haha

georgie1305 · 19-12-2023 10:54AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121512763#Comment_121512763

How do you feel your work life balance is?

It's one thing I'm dreading tbh, as I'm earning more for less hours at the minute and enjoy time with my family. I would enjoy the job, but worried about the time I'll be giving up and don't want it to take over my life.

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