Pappa Charlie wrote: » Yes, I don't like the reserve I think its a load of baloney, I would much prefer to have seen the resources that were pumped into it having been spent on recruiting full time members earlier than now. I believe it got the government of the hook when it came to stalling recruitment and has hindered AGS in terms of full time resources. I am convinced by the way they have given no preference to reserves in this recruitment that the Government don't see the merit in it and that the feedback they are getting from Garda management is negative in terms of opening the door to the reserve to get in fulltime. That info is coming from the ground up from members like me. The vast majority of members feel the same but won't say it to your face! I have met some good reserves and I hope they do get in but they are in the minority.
jimmythedivil wrote: » Prison Officers now have to do 40 years...figured Guards might be the same.
WilcoOut wrote: » Im of the impression its 30years still front line policing is a a big of an anomoly in terms of public service due to the nature of the work, like the DF
Raider190 wrote: » Papa Charlie never fails to express his contempt for the garda reserve . Extremely worrying for someone who states he is a full time member ??????. No way I believe that. He is however right it will come down to your interview performance and this is where specific talents , skills and garda reserve experience will come into play. Remember answer the question , don't waffle and be precise and detailed, it is a compantancy basis interview designed to assess skill and experience
Faith and Justice wrote: » My point is we all have less then 1% chance right now. Once you pass each stage you have the same chance as the people moving forward with you. I hate seeing people come on here bragging about themselves putting other people down. No body is a special case in this competition. The only time you have to impress someone is at the interview stage
Santa Cruz wrote: » And a good few of them "tits" are behind the wheels of patrol cars. Whatever they learn on the driving course is quickly forgotten.
WilcoOut wrote: » Everyone has different aptitudes Nobody is equal The way to get ahead is to be less unequal than the rest!
Pappa Charlie wrote: » If you get to interview stage, it won't come down to you having a driving licence or first aid, it will come down to the replies to their questions and how you come across, there are people spouting here who must never have done an interview and realise how much weight is given to it, anyone who gets that far has it in their own hands if they prepare well and come across as decent reliable people rather than coming across as arrogant and condecending but with a first aid course and a few hours in the reserve!
jimmythedivil wrote: » Is the length of service for new recruits 30 years or 40 years, in line with the rest of the public service? How would this affect applicants that are over 25 and would not have the 40 years done when they reach retirement age?
Devil08 wrote: » Correct, it's like any other job, at interview you will be marked on everything from your education, qualifications, life experience etc. No one is equal at that stage. The only stage where everyone has an equal chance is during the app test
WilcoOut wrote: » Because life isnt equal no individual are equal
Faith and Justice wrote: » Do you really really think so? Why don't we all have an equal chance? Tell me one person who has a sudden advantage? We all have a 1/30000 chance. As the competition progresses your chances improve. My point is there are so many well capable people out there. We all have to do the aptitudes and the interview
WilcoOut wrote: » Everyone has an equal chance? then they should pick the 300 new recruits by eeney meeney miney mo or short straw
ann.lewis wrote: » Folks.. silly me forgot my login details and what not. Don't ask how ! So I made a new name with a dot in between...im still the same person
danish pasterys wrote: » Their really only gonna get 350 a week coming out of college ??? Omg I wouldnt go near it putting up with scum and idiots everyday for min wage, and 30,000 applying for this, are yas all mad, I hope half of them pack it in when they realise its not worth it.
Devil08 wrote: » That people will actually lower themselves to those standards, show some pride guys. Nobodys life is worth risking for 350 a week.
Pappa Charlie wrote: » That's racist, plain and simple!
carzony wrote: » This is the attitude I developed, not just for the garda recruitment but for everything. I find people just don't wanna listen and have all adopted the attitude ''ah, sure it's a job'' which is unfortunate but there you go mate.. I hate the idea of people getting taken advantage of but if it's the job their happy in then so be it.. I just hope Irish people get preference in this campaign. As an earlier poster said it's time to start looking after our own people..
Devil08 wrote: » And that's exactly what's wrong with this country. It's only an employers market because we allow it to be. If people had more pride and refused to work for less than what they feel they deserve, then employees would have the upper hand. Just because there is a recession people shouldn't get soft and bow to fat cats like shatter and Kenny. So good luck to YOU and the rest. I know who I'd rather be
senordingdong wrote: » Well good luck with that, it's an employERs market. Until that changes, expect this trend to continue.
Devil08 wrote: » I think people should boycott the campaign, tell shatter and the govt to stick it up their arsse. It's an absolute disgrace expecting gardai to work for that money. They know people will though and that's the sickening part. That people will actually lower themselves to those standards, show some pride guys. Nobodys life is worth risking for 350 a week.
