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  • 31-05-2014 12:09pm
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    MissJC13
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭


    Hey! Just thought I'd start a thread to get some peoples stories :) always nice to see why everyone's aiming for the same thing!

    Why do you want to be in the PSNI?


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    pcplod
    Closed Accounts Posts: 190 ✭✭pcplod


    I guess because its exciting, rewarding, not your everyday job, no day will ever be the same, i find the adrenaline rush of being in certain situations appealing too if in honest (public order situations) haha


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    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    I'd have to totally agree with pcplod plus it's a good wage and I'll not have to say no as much to the kids lol!!!


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    LG1985
    Registered Users Posts: 344 ✭✭LG1985


    Its a job like no other .. Yeah im sure there will be tough days and amazing days, those when ul go home and cry ur eyes out and others where ul feel like uv done good in the world!! Its a new challenge everyday!! Its sumthin iv always wanted to do so il just keep applyin til i get there :)


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    student15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 249 ✭✭student15


    I want to join as I heard they gave free ice creams on a Friday.


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    LG1985
    Registered Users Posts: 344 ✭✭LG1985


    student15 wrote: »
    I want to join as I heard they gave free ice creams on a Friday.

    I jus burst out laughin in the middle of work at that!! Lol!!


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    MissJC13
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭MissJC13


    Haha I've cream by far the best reason I've heard! Sold!! lol


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    Choobs
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Choobs


    I feel a person who's drawn to this line of work with their eyes at least half open to what it entails must have a certain leadership quality to them (or alpha mindset, though that phrase can rile people up). I've found this to be true as moving through the stages talking with others at the IST right through to talking at the medical shows a vast difference in the character of those remaining compared to the general applicants at the beginning. I met several at my medical who I also met at my PCA and they all showed a level of confidence and directness in their characters which I like to fancy myself possessing.

    Also what pcplod said. I enjoy problem solving and would enjoy the stimulation and challenge of doing this with situations that change every day


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    DesertCreat_15
    Registered Users Posts: 1,262 ✭✭✭DesertCreat_15


    I'm joining for these orgies that are apparently happening* !

    Haha, noo it's something i've always wanted, my mother is a Garda and I've always been involved with the blue family ! Rónan Kerr was the actual inspiration and push for me applying to join the PSNI. Having read about his life, he really reminded me of myself, the games we played as kids, hobbies and interests are pretty much identical.

    I also love the community, being active on my feet and of course, the adrenaline rushes, the usual stuff!


    * A boardsie was worried about a rumour that he/she heard regarding orgies at Garnerville


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    LG1985
    Registered Users Posts: 344 ✭✭LG1985


    Think orgies is takin it abit far but there is alota "relations" that go on within the PSNI .. Lol!!

    Ronan was a star .. As was Philippa .. Diff circumstances in relation to their deaths tho :(


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    MissJC13
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭MissJC13


    Seems like lots of people have the same mindset! And everyone seems to like a bit of Craic so that's always good haha :)

    Lol Ahhh the orgies, sure isn't that why everyone's joining?! Kidding of course, I have heard there's a lot that goes on, especially in HG!


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    LG1985
    Registered Users Posts: 344 ✭✭LG1985


    Wait til ya get into a station .. That will open the eyes of people!!! Lol!!


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    MissJC13
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭MissJC13


    LG1985 wrote: »
    Wait til ya get into a station .. That will open the eyes of people!!! Lol!!

    Ooo LG, tell me more lol


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    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    MissJC13 wrote: »
    Ooo LG, tell me more lol

    Lol chick from what I know from friends we won't be short of an offer or two!!! Lmfao


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    LG1985
    Registered Users Posts: 344 ✭✭LG1985


    Haha ... Lets just say ul not be short of offers .. Theres alot of things that go on in stations .. Fair enuf alot might be rumours but most is truth!! Lol!!


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    MissJC13
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭MissJC13


    Mop a top wrote: »
    Lol chick from what I know from friends we won't be short of an offer or two!!! Lmfao

    Haha interesting, must keep that CS gas handy... :p lmao


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    Mop a top
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    Lol thank god for Krav Maga :P


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    MissJC13
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭MissJC13


    LG1985 wrote: »
    Haha ... Lets just say ul not be short of offers .. Theres alot of things that go on in stations .. Fair enuf alot might be rumours but most is truth!! Lol!!

    Lol!! Sounds a lot like the industry I'm
    In at the minute :o #prepared lol


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    MissJC13
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭MissJC13


    Mop a top wrote: »
    Lol thank god for Krav Maga :P

    Haha happy days, we'll know what the lads with Black eyes have been up to then!


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    LG1985
    Registered Users Posts: 344 ✭✭LG1985


    MissJC13 wrote: »
    Lol!! Sounds a lot like the industry I'm
    In at the minute :o #prepared lol

    Me too!! Lol!!


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    DesertCreat_15
    Registered Users Posts: 1,262 ✭✭✭DesertCreat_15


    Sounds like you pair a women are more looking forward to the 'offers' and not the actual job! :pac:


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    LG1985
    Registered Users Posts: 344 ✭✭LG1985


    Iv seen enuf of that kinda thing to last me a lifetime .. Will b stayin well clear!! Lol!!


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    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    DesertCreat_15 wrote: »
    Sounds like you pair a women are more looking forward to the 'offers' and not the actual job! :pac:

    No mission!!! Don't **** where you eat. I want a career out of this, I don't want someone saying I only got what I achieve by sleeping around, I'm not that kind of working girl lol


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    DesertCreat_15
    Registered Users Posts: 1,262 ✭✭✭DesertCreat_15


    Ya can be fierce proud of the fact that you've gotten thus far without any badness! :D

    If only it was as easy as sleeping around though! The wait would be more exciting! :pac:


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    MissJC13
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭MissJC13


    DesertCreat_15 wrote: »
    Sounds like you pair a women are more looking forward to the 'offers' and not the actual job! :pac:

    Haha no thanks, I've managed to avoid the whole work/pleasure thing so far!! But got to love watching the workplace drama that unfolds from it :p
    If I get in (fingers crossed) I can't wait to get tore into the training :D


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    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    MissJC13 wrote: »
    Haha no thanks, I've managed to avoid the whole work/pleasure thing so far!! But got to love watching the workplace drama that unfolds from it :p
    If I get in (fingers crossed) I can't wait to get tore into the training :D

    Not if you get in. It's when you get in ;)


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    #27
    MissJC13
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭MissJC13


    Mop a top wrote: »
    Not if you get in. It's when you get in ;)

    I like it, positive mental attitude!! Lol what stage of the process are you at?


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    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    MissJC13 wrote: »
    I like it, positive mental attitude!! Lol what stage of the process are you at?

    I'm waiting on "the call" my lovely. So excited!!!! The positive thinking definitely works, motivated me and got my ass round the PCA


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    #29
    LG1985
    Registered Users Posts: 344 ✭✭LG1985


    Im not great at the positive thinkin :(


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    #30
    MissJC13
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭MissJC13


    Mop a top wrote: »
    I'm waiting on "the call" my lovely. So excited!!!! The positive thinking definitely works, motivated me and got my ass round the PCA

    Ace! Not long now till you're in the deep end :) bet you're buzzing!
    I'm just at the very start of the process, waiting on date for IST!

    LG I bet you'll be fine :) what stage are you at? X


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    #31
    LG1985
    Registered Users Posts: 344 ✭✭LG1985


    Im waitin on a PCA date (which om dreading) .. My vetting forms arrived yesterday so gotta get them sent away now asap!! Iv got an application in this time again .. Always better to be safe than sorry!!


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