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Constablemaybe · 04-04-2014 06:38PM

Rumour has it that the accommodation in GV is being refurbished as we speak!

Chief Wiggum2 · 06-04-2014 11:11AM

Happy days, roll on next month till I get my bunk

I'm looking forward to the induction weekend too

Jb12345 · 12-05-2014 10:59AM

Bump for the next intake! Dress code for induction?

Belfastm · 12-05-2014 03:50PM

Suit and tie I'd presume!

Shield · 13-05-2014 01:57AM

Belfastm wrote: »

Suit and tie I'd presume!

Absolutely. And formal wear for ze ladies. Sometimes people show up in track suits, and the attitude in the College is that how you present yourself in *any* dealings with the job will reflect your attitude towards same.

Gents = Full suit, white shirt & tie.

Ladies = Full formal wear, optional skirt, but ideally what you wear should be as similar to a suit as a woman can get, again, the choice of skirt/trousers being one liberty you have over the men!

Ladies, a good example to work from is:

Yes:

No:

student15 · 15-05-2014 02:45AM

Aslong as I got my suit and tie.....

babawiggum · 28-05-2014 12:56AM

Hi I'm starting in the new batch..can anyone tell me what to expect in first 4 weeks as I have young child id like to see some evenings.Also is it true about the amount of cheating that goes on by married people..this would disgust me

student15 · 28-05-2014 02:15AM

babawiggum wrote: »

Hi I'm starting in the new batch..can anyone tell me what to expect in first 4 weeks as I have young child id like to see some evenings.Also is it true about the amount of cheating that goes on by married people..this would disgust me

Hey did you not go to the induction evening?

babawiggum · 28-05-2014 11:49AM

student15 wrote: »

Hey did you not go to the induction evening?

Yes but Im just looking for feedback from the people who have actually started

Choobs · 28-05-2014 03:06PM

The cheating thing shouldn't matter if you're capable of making your own mind up about what you will or won't do

Unless your level of disgust at such a prospect would be so great you wouldn't take the job, in which case I'd advise you don't take the job anyway as there'll be plenty of other stuff worse.

babawiggum · 28-05-2014 04:20PM

I'm just hearing horror stories about what actually goes on in there..i cant wait to start but just hope its not like that..

alex_murphy · 28-05-2014 04:41PM

babawiggum wrote: »

Hi I'm starting in the new batch..can anyone tell me what to expect in first 4 weeks as I have young child id like to see some evenings.Also is it true about the amount of cheating that goes on by married people..this would disgust me

I've been told that the place is a complete zoo with the current bunch. Could be bollocks though. Though if you look at the stuff that happens at other policing colleges that gets reported in the news it wouldn't be entirely surprising.

High stress environment with zero chance of detection, and over-stressing of the degree of bonding required to perform a job. People adjust to new group norms with an alteration of what is acceptable behaviour.

You don't have to engage in any of it though.

babawiggum · 28-05-2014 04:48PM

Can anyone in the current bunch give me some insight..i know it sounds weird but i have very strong religious beliefs

Mop a top · 28-05-2014 05:21PM

babawiggum wrote: »

Can anyone in the current bunch give me some insight..i know it sounds weird but i have very strong religious beliefs

I hate to sound like the heartless one here but if you're fortunate enough to get into GV does it really matter what everyone else gets up to on their "down time"? Just cos they're doing stuff doesn't mean to say you have to include yourself especially if you think it's morally wrong or against particular religious views that you have.

I'm a single mum of 3 playing the waiting game and I know if I'm lucky to get that call and get in I'll be too busy concentrating on keeping up with the pre-reads etc cos I'll have little time to myself at the weekends, doesn't mean I'm going to ignore them all, just be more selective about what you include yourself in out of class. Basically what I'm saying is if you get in and get along with everyone, be a team player and complete tasks/assignments who says you have to join in with the things you disagree with. My mum had a great saying and I still stick by it, "if your friend/colleague jumps in a fire are you going to do it too?"

Don't be put off by stories, be strong enough to be your own person. If you don't want to cheat/drink/whatever then don't, we're all adults and should respect each other's decisions even if they go against our own morales and choices

DesertCreat_15 · 28-05-2014 06:50PM

Have to strongly agree with Mop a top !

May be a difficult career for you if you have quite strong religious beliefs, I sincerely hope that they aren't 'that strong' that you would refuse to work with a homosexual partner or victim!

Mop a top · 28-05-2014 06:58PM

DesertCreat_15 wrote: »

Have to strongly agree with Mop a top !

May be a difficult career for you if you have quite strong religious beliefs, I sincerely hope that they aren't 'that strong' that you would refuse to work with a homosexual partner or victim!

See I'm not just a pretty face lol :-/ thanks for agreeing though. Thought it was maybe a bit harsh as it's only my opinion and everyone's entitled to their own. As long as it doesn't get in the way of them performing their duties it shouldn't matter what people get up to in their own time Think I should have put it like that the first time round :-/

DesertCreat_15 · 28-05-2014 07:04PM

You're right though! In all fairness, he/she is in for a serious eye-opener!

It would infuriate me to see someone else lose a place after he/she quits as a result of encountering a breach of the bible almost every shift!

alex_murphy · 28-05-2014 07:23PM

Mop a top wrote: »

As long as it doesn't get in the way of them performing their duties it shouldn't matter what people get up to in their own time

Isn't this though the number one issue with sexual relationships in the workplace? That it will invariably always impact on duties, if not in the open certainly behind the scenes.

It should be clear that I'm not directly agreeing with the original poster. You don't have to respect someones choices, just be tolerant of them or steer a wide berth.

Mop a top · 28-05-2014 07:31PM

alex_murphy wrote: »

Isn't this though the number one issue with sexual relationships in the workplace? That it will invariably always impact on duties, if not in the open certainly behind the scenes.

It should be clear that I'm not directly agreeing with the original poster. You don't have to respect someones choices, just be tolerant of them or steer a wide berth.

Not necessarily. I have had two long term partners that I worked with before and after the relationships and it never effected our work or our relationship. I think it's down to the individuals tbh.

Mop a top · 28-05-2014 07:32PM

But that's only my personal opinion and experience

DesertCreat_15 · 28-05-2014 07:34PM

Nothing wrong with a good one night stand between two consenting adults

babawiggum · 28-05-2014 07:39PM

This job is all ive ever wanted to do..im just a bit apprehensive by the stories ive heard..Sorry if i have offended anyone, I didnt think there would be drinking as I was told the bar doesn't open

Mop a top · 28-05-2014 07:43PM

I'm hoping it does!! Was looking forward to serving and having a laugh behind the bar again lol!! Best nights craic working in bars

In all seriousness you shouldn't let others behaviour and actions negatively influence you and your decision if this is seriously what you've always wanted to do

babawiggum · 28-05-2014 07:44PM

I was meaning to disrespect anyone.I asked a serious question

babawiggum · 28-05-2014 07:45PM

I was only looking for some feedback from the current group.sorry everyone thinks its so funny

Dekkers · 28-05-2014 07:49PM

babawiggum wrote: »

This job is all ive ever wanted to do..im just a bit apprehensive by the stories ive heard..Sorry if i have offended anyone, I didnt think there would be drinking as I was told the bar doesn't open

Stories are just that. You are entitled to your religious beliefs but don't forget that at least a quarter of your squad are active on these boards and you're already passing judgement on their character.

My advice is to not worry about it as you probably have nothing to worry about.

babawiggum · 28-05-2014 07:58PM

I am not passing judgement on anyones character, sorry if that is how it seems

alex_murphy · 28-05-2014 08:01PM

Mop a top wrote: »

Not necessarily. I have had two long term partners that I worked with before and after the relationships and it never effected our work or our relationship. I think it's down to the individuals tbh.

I think you would be the exception rather than the rule tbh. Your working relationship with the person might be unaffected, but think of the culture that you are in/the close nature of the work and the inevitable rumour-mill that would occur tarnishing or altering peoples perception of you long before they ever meet you.

babawiggum · 28-05-2014 08:02PM

Dekkers wrote: »

Stories are just that. You are entitled to your religious beliefs but don't forget that at least a quarter of your squad are active on these boards and you're already passing judgement on their character.

My advice is to not worry about it as you probably have nothing to worry about.

Sorry if i seem judgmental.I am just apprehensive and wondering what to expect.I just wanted some feedback from people currently there

Dekkers · 28-05-2014 08:07PM

babawiggum wrote: »

I am not passing judgement on anyones character, sorry if that is how it seems

Sorry if I picked you up wrong. Was probably a bit harsh now I see it written down!

I'm just trying to say you should go to Garnerville with a positive mind set and assuming the best of your colleagues. If you come across behaviour you don't agree with you can cross that bridge then.

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