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  • #512
    jonnym61
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭jonnym61


    Was wondering if PSNI or somone else who had been through or going through training could give me an idea of what to take clothes wise with me? i know u said about the suit and stuff but i mean apart from that? when ur wisked away for a few days for instance, will we be in uniform or suits if not ready, or will be just able to wear civi's??

    Any help would be appreicated!


  • #513
    TJHooker1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭TJHooker1


    I start in aug as well and have the benefit of knowing a few people who have already been through it. from what they tell me we will just be in casuals first three days. not long now. does anyone know what to expect on the induction day?


  • #514
    jonnym61
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭jonnym61


    TJHooker1 wrote: »
    I start in aug as well and have the benefit of knowing a few people who have already been through it. from what they tell me we will just be in casuals first three days. not long now. does anyone know what to expect on the induction day?

    Thats good to know, will throw a few pairs of jeans in the car on the first day so i have something slightly more casual, we will maybe find all that out on induction! God knows what else tho!


  • #515
    TJHooker1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭TJHooker1


    jonnym61 wrote: »
    Thats good to know, will throw a few pairs of jeans in the car on the first day so i have something slightly more casual, we will maybe find all that out on induction! God knows what else tho!
    don`t know about you but its been such a long wait i nearly got cold feet a couple of times. just can`t wait to get first day over with and settle myself.


  • #516
    jonnym61
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭jonnym61


    TJHooker1 wrote: »
    don`t know about you but its been such a long wait i nearly got cold feet a couple of times. just can`t wait to get first day over with and settle myself.

    To be honest before i got the call i had just about given up, had been applying for lots of other jobs and had almost forgotten about this all together, still cant really believe its so close!


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  • #517
    TJHooker1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭TJHooker1


    jonnym61 wrote: »
    To be honest before i got the call i had just about given up, had been applying for lots of other jobs and had almost forgotten about this all together, still cant really believe
    surprised you didnt get pulled up for giving out info on dates there. I just handed my notice in last night and it feels good pity. I cant tell anyone where i`m really going to be working!


  • #518
    jonnym61
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭jonnym61


    TJHooker1 wrote: »
    surprised you didnt get pulled up for giving out info on dates there. I just handed my notice in last night and it feels good pity. I cant tell anyone where i`m really going to be working!

    Haha im quick a dick, changed it now! cheers for pointing it out! Yea if one more person askes me what department in civil service im going too im gonna flip haha!


  • #519
    Vince Coupon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 58 ✭✭Vince Coupon


    The dates are still in TJHooker's last comment cos he quoted Jonny!

    Are you not allowed/supposed to mention the date in here? I thought it'd been put somewhere else already and there is already a thread referring to the August intake


  • #520
    TJHooker1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭TJHooker1


    Vince Coupon wrote: »
    The dates are still in TJHooker's last comment cos he quoted Jonny!

    Are you not allowed/supposed to mention the date in here? I thought it'd been put somewhere else already and there is already a thread referring to the August intake
    sorted! I think i read on one of the other threads someone getting pulled for a remote indication of dates.


  • #521
    Adolphus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 55 ✭✭Adolphus


    jonnym61 wrote: »
    Haha im quick a dick, changed it now! cheers for pointing it out! Yea if one more person askes me what department in civil service im going too im gonna flip haha!

    Exact same story here!:D I have been avoiding everyone lately so as to avoid such an interrogation, like what department is it? where is the office? Will you be wearing a suit? Can we visit you at work? Do you get free biscuits with your tea? and so on..........


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  • #522
    Cashflow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭Cashflow


    The "secret" location is casual, bring enough t shirts or whatever and prepare to stuff your face with as many baked goods as you can.

    As far as the evenings go for your residential period, its more of the same - wear pretty much whatever you want (keep it P.C though), but you must be in uniform or P.E gear if you're gonna be in the canteen, which is only a recent rule.

    On your induction - WEAR A SUIT! I know it says so in the appointment pack, but on our induction we had a few people show up without a tie, and for the yellows one guy even turned up in jeans and a t-shirt. Also, make sure to bring enough money for food, as you will not be fed otherwise.

    Finally, don't be afraid to ask questions of other students on your induction. The reds (me) will be in week ~18 or so by the time your induction rolls in, the yellows are 5 weeks behind us. Get chatting to us if you have any concerns/problems that aren't addressed by any of the speakers you have to listen to - we will be more than happy to help.


  • #523
    Delancey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,451 ✭✭✭Delancey


    Vince Coupon wrote: »
    The dates are still in TJHooker's last comment cos he quoted Jonny!

    Are you not allowed/supposed to mention the date in here? I thought it'd been put somewhere else already and there is already a thread referring to the August intake

    Speaking with Moderator hat on : It's one thing to mention an August intake but quite another to give specific dates / times.
    Thank you for spotting your errors and remedying them.


  • #524
    gazzabelfast
    Closed Accounts Posts: 57 ✭✭gazzabelfast


    it does say on the pack that business wear is essential for the induction day.


  • #525
    TJHooker1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭TJHooker1


    Can someone please tell me about the beep test. firstly do we have to do one. What exactly does it consist of and what is the best way to train for it. I have been preparing myself for a 3 mile run and have no idea how to prepare for a beep test.


  • #526
    jonnym61
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭jonnym61


    As far as the evenings go for your residential period, its more of the same - wear pretty much whatever you want (keep it P.C though), but you must be in uniform or P.E gear if you're gonna be in the canteen, which is only a recent rule.

    When you say P.C. how strict it is? i mean a lot of nights i will be kicking about the house wearing track bottoms and a tottenham/Lincoln shirt or a ulster/ireland rugby shirt, would that be frowned upon u think?


  • #527
    B182
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 181 ✭✭B182


    Could lose respect from rest off the ppl there wearing a spurs top lol

    Tjhooker google beep test it's basically series off beeps and you have you get to 20m , you can download a mp3 copy but if your running you'll be fine


  • #528
    jonnym61
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭jonnym61


    B182 wrote: »
    Could lose respect from rest off the ppl there wearing a spurs top lol

    Tjhooker google beep test it's basically series off beeps and you have you get to 20m , you can download a mp3 copy but if your running you'll be fine

    haha now that was uncalled for was it not lol this isnt the place to get into a football conversation!


  • #529
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,818 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    All clothing must be neutral. Nike, Adidas and the like are allowed. You won't be allowed to walk around wearing Ulster or Ireland rugby shirts, or any other team for that matter.


  • #530
    TJHooker1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭TJHooker1


    B182 wrote: »
    Could lose respect from rest off the ppl there wearing a spurs top lol

    Tjhooker google beep test it's basically series off beeps and you have you get to 20m , you can download a mp3 copy but if your running you'll be fine
    Thanks just downloaded that there now will have to give it a go.


  • #531
    jonnym61
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭jonnym61


    psni wrote: »
    All clothing must be neutral. Nike, Adidas and the like are allowed. You won't be allowed to walk around wearing Ulster or Ireland rugby shirts, or any other team for that matter.

    and football teams of any type are off the cards as well then?


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  • #532
    BoutYe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭BoutYe


    jonnym61 wrote: »
    and football teams of any type are off the cards as well then?

    Its not neutral if it has a team on it. In saying that, when I was there there were plenty of guys wearing different rugby tops and football tops and nothing was said. I think its more the Rangers/Celtic - ROI/NI tops they are refering to by neutral.

    Could be different now but it wasn't a problem when I was there to wear your favourite premiership / rugby top.


  • #533
    jonnym61
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭jonnym61


    BoutYe wrote: »
    Its not neutral if it has a team on it. In saying that, when I was there there were plenty of guys wearing different rugby tops and football tops and nothing was said. I think its more the Rangers/Celtic - ROI/NI tops they are refering to by neutral.

    Could be different now but it wasn't a problem when I was there to wear your favourite premiership / rugby top.

    Cheers for that, will just go in neutral and see how it goes i think!!


  • #534
    jclegs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 90 ✭✭jclegs


    Hey

    Are your family expected to go in suits etc? Do they provide any food or anything for them (not to sound like a starvo lol)?


  • #535
    jonnym61
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭jonnym61


    Well took a trip out last night and have got everything on the list, apart from socks, its all starting to seem very real!!!


  • #536
    BoutYe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭BoutYe


    jclegs wrote: »
    Hey

    Are your family expected to go in suits etc? Do they provide any food or anything for them (not to sound like a starvo lol)?

    If i remember correctly most people were smartly dressed but when I had to do mine it was a registration NIGHT. Your family arrived with you and while you were off doing forms and getting measured for uniform they got a tour and a talk from the chief. Thats probably why most were smartly dressed - to match their sons/daughters etc. I thiink there was definately tea and biscuits. Some of the more recent ones might be able to confirm the food part, but for dress I suppose whatever your family are comfortable in


  • #537
    Cashflow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭Cashflow


    tea and biscuits provided, dress is whatever you want - but most tend to at least make some effort, I would suggest you tell your loved ones to do the same.


  • #538
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,818 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    Gotta get with the times BoutYe. The poor suckers spend an entire day there now.
    BoutYe wrote: »
    If i remember correctly most people were smartly dressed but when I had to do mine it was a registration NIGHT. Your family arrived with you and while you were off doing forms and getting measured for uniform they got a tour and a talk from the chief. Thats probably why most were smartly dressed - to match their sons/daughters etc. I thiink there was definately tea and biscuits. Some of the more recent ones might be able to confirm the food part, but for dress I suppose whatever your family are comfortable in


  • #539
    Delancey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,451 ✭✭✭Delancey


    Just ' bumping ' this up for the benefit of the lucky C16'ers who have got the call.


  • #540
    pathway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 85 ✭✭pathway


    delancey42 wrote: »
    Just ' bumping ' this up for the benefit of the lucky C16'ers who have got the call.
    Thanks Delancey. Was looking for this thread the other day and couldn't find it..:)


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  • #541
    twilightbella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭twilightbella


    Let the shopping commence for all this stuff we need!!


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