recruit2010 wrote: » like u i handed in my notice today and where i work they have been wanting to let people go so they gave me 5wks pay in lieu and i was able to leave after work today...so desk is cleaned out and farewells said... now time to up the training...havnt been doin much in a year so needa up it... cant wait...the excitement and apprehension is unbearable... got alot of the shopping done... thanks to PSNI for the great shopping list..c u all soon guys... as i asked previously does any1 know what squad colour we will b?
delancey42 wrote: » Recruit - no text speak please.
pcplumb wrote: » The only thing Im worried about is passing the PCA in week 2, will there be enough time to practice and learn the course etc..? Not panicking about the studying just the physical part! not overweight or anything, just been working in an office for the last three years..might be a bit unfit.. any advice?
recruit2010 wrote: » this is a repost from a boardie who wasnt able to complete the PCA test... this was given via the PTI's... this is good base training..do this twice a week and once a week go for a long run... treadmill at 1.0 incline 2 mins @ 11kph 2 mins rest 2mins @ 12kph 2mins rest 1min @ 12, then 1min rest (do this 3 times) 30 secs @ 13, then 30 secs rest (do this 3 times) then warm down and stretch holding stretches for 30 secs or so. if you cant do the times set out dont panic just take note of the times you did and aim to beat them each time... you have a month and at the end of the day the PTI's wont expect us to be athletes
Cashflow wrote: » Unless you're a total mess, you won't struggle with the PCA. The only problem is posed to more petite or frail folk who may struggle with the push/pull. If you ARE struggling might I suggest that you ignore the training programme the P.E staff give you and either find someone in your squad who knows their stuff, or take some training sessions with a P.T. Trust me, its far better than the generic programme they give you.
dan117 wrote: » hey there everyone. I'm also in for THE DATE to start. Extremely nervous and feeling very unprepared for what's to come but excited for the start of hopefully a long and successful career!
Sri19 wrote: » So folks...with high hopes for a jan intake should we be expecting calls next week? I hope so!
Sir Harry wrote: » Vetting cleared, medical passed and RC but really at bottom of pile as far as merit concerned. Still if 50/50 continues after March I think it might happen for me. Hopefully though we'll see a few boardies get through next week.
ant08 wrote: » hi all I am the same is there a number to call for vetting rather than sending an e-mail?? and also if my home telephone number has changed who would i notify about that? deolitte??
