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April Intake

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  • #32
    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    Squad of big loners :D


  • #33
    Derob
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭Derob


    Mop a top wrote: »
    Think we're told about that at the induction weekend. I've been told it's the same amount or maybe more than the last one and it ALL needs to be learnt for week 2 exams!!!! I'm trying to get time to concentrate on the online learning we already have.

    How are you feeling about induction? Is anyone going on their own, dad's working and mum will have my kids plus at my age I'm kind of thinking I should be old enough to do it myself lol

    Online learning will reopen after your induction weekend folks, one piece of advice from someone who has just completed week 8 exams learn Classis like your life depends on it all info on there is on exams. Your week 2 exams are also based on what you already have and what will open after your induction so learn it before coming in as once in its constant going, look forward to meeting you, any questions send me a PM :)


  • #34
    StingrayGC
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭StingrayGC


    Derob wrote:
    Online learning will reopen after your induction weekend folks, one piece of advice from someone who has just completed week 8 exams learn Classis like your life depends on it all info on there is on exams. Your week 2 exams are also based on what you already have and what will open after your induction so learn it before coming in as once in its constant going, look forward to meeting you, any questions send me a PM


    Thanks Derob


  • #35
    fish2690
    Registered Users Posts: 111 ✭✭fish2690


    Count me in this squad! Better late than never :)


  • #36
    StingrayGC
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭StingrayGC


    fish2690 wrote:
    Count me in this squad! Better late than never

    That's brilliant news Fish, welcome in :-)


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  • #37
    Floral15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 78 ✭✭Floral15


    fish2690 wrote: »
    Count me in this squad! Better late than never :)

    So happy for you Fish!! About time! Although I will miss ya! congratulations :)


  • #38
    PCbobby
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭PCbobby


    fish2690 wrote: »
    Count me in this squad! Better late than never :)

    Well done. Did you get the call today chum?


  • #39
    fish2690
    Registered Users Posts: 111 ✭✭fish2690


    PCbobby wrote: »
    Well done. Did you get the call today chum?

    Yea I did. Thought I was going to have to wait another 4 weeks. Got lucky.


  • #40
    Mop a top
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    fish2690 wrote: »
    Count me in this squad! Better late than never :)

    Lol I know that feeling!!! Welcome to the squad. Looking forward to meeting you too


  • #41
    iamveryhopeful
    Registered Users Posts: 382 ✭✭iamveryhopeful


    fish2690 wrote: »
    Yea I did. Thought I was going to have to wait another 4 weeks. Got lucky.

    Congratulations :)

    Me and PCmorehopefulthanmeapparently are crying for a ring ring tomorrow.... Hopefully.....


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  • #42
    Floral15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 78 ✭✭Floral15


    iamveryhopeful wrote: »
    Congratulations :)

    Me and PCmorehopefulthanmeapparently are crying for a ring ring tomorrow.... Hopefully.....


    Count me in with you both too! :D


  • #43
    iamveryhopeful
    Registered Users Posts: 382 ✭✭iamveryhopeful


    Floral15 wrote: »
    Count me in with you both too! :D

    Can a squad consist of only three?? Lol


  • #44
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,631 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    If anyone on here deserves in, it's mop. She's been around here for a long time and has provided advice and support to countless people who are now in their stations. On behalf of the forum, I'd like to thank her for being one of the most helpful people we've ever had on here.

    Well played ma'am. Well played.


  • #45
    .S.
    Registered Users Posts: 508 ✭✭✭.S.


    Agreed Shield, she'll be an asset, I pass out before she starts or I'd be able to laugh at her on show parades =D


  • #46
    Derob
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭Derob


    Shield wrote: »
    If anyone on here deserves in, it's mop. She's been around here for a long time and has provided advice and support to countless people who are now in their stations. On behalf of the forum, I'd like to thank her for being one of the most helpful people we've ever had on here.

    Well played ma'am. Well played.
    Couldn't agree more! Can't wait to see her walking down corridor in the hotel no doubt grinning like a kid at Xmas


  • #47
    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    Thank you Shield, that really means a lot to me, more than you know :)

    .S. I've big boots to fill according to Sgt, well maybe get coffee next time I see you

    Derob, ask the rest of my squad. I was skipping down the corridor like a kid at Xmas for uniform fitting! I honestly can not wait!!!!


  • #48
    .S.
    Registered Users Posts: 508 ✭✭✭.S.


    Lol we definitely do, catching up at GV didn't count, I wanted a proper coffee! It'll fly in, enjoy last of your time as a civvie!


  • #49
    Mop a top
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    Definitely!!!!! Enjoy it?!? My little muppets are off on holidays for 2 weeks and I'm stressing about wedding cake and getting this on line learning done :(


  • #50
    .S.
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    Relax, enjoy Easter, you'll get online done, can't give ya any advise on wedding cake lol


  • #51
    networksearch1
    Registered Users Posts: 116 ✭✭networksearch1


    Mop a top wrote: »
    Well folks I know the calls are going out today cos I JUST GOT ONE!!!!!!!!! Can't believe it!!!!!

    Congrats Rusty, see you soon :D

    Well done mop.
    How long after your pca did you get the call can I ask?


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  • #52
    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    I did it mid Jan and medical towards the end of Feb. Got the call the day I started this thread. 2nd week march?


  • #53
    networksearch1
    Registered Users Posts: 116 ✭✭networksearch1


    From the squad that passed out Friday past only one got a post in Belfast. All the rest were sent way out west.
    Wonder does that mean they do not need more Belfast side of things or of they are over stretched out west


  • #54
    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    We were told well be sent where were needed and it's more than likely West of the bann which I'm happy about lol


  • #55
    networksearch1
    Registered Users Posts: 116 ✭✭networksearch1


    Oh really. There were quite a few appeals from what I have been told and they were all turned down.
    I wonder how much your family situation/dependants counts on your placement.

    I'm not at that stage yet,but just curious and though the info would be of use to those about to go in.


  • #56
    Mop a top
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    When you first put in the application form you tick a box to say you understand that you can be stationed anywhere in NI. We were heavily reminded that at induction weekend and pretty much told it's a done deal, you go where you're needed


  • #57
    MikeOneJuliet
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭MikeOneJuliet


    networksearch1 wrote: »
    Oh really. There were quite a few appeals from what I have been told and they were all turned down.
    I wonder how much your family situation/dependants counts on your placement.

    I'm not at that stage yet,but just curious and though the info would be of use to those about to go in.

    Your situation is taken into account however they have to be exceptional circumstances as to why you need a certain area. Otherwise you are placed based on operational need.


  • #58
    networksearch1
    Registered Users Posts: 116 ✭✭networksearch1


    Yeah Ano. I wonder statistic wise if many people drop out on the basis of the location they are placed.
    Would have thought there would have been more of a spread to the placements than only one in Belfast area but again it's down to resources in specific areas


  • #59
    .S.
    Registered Users Posts: 508 ✭✭✭.S.


    No one in the squad that passed out on Friday got Belfast. As Mike says its down to need. Any circumstances will be considered. But ultimately if you really want this career you understand you can be placed anywhere. I've heard of people being unhappy at their station but not of quitting. You put a lot of time / effort into getting in. You do 22weeks of work at GV. Last thing anyone wants is that wasted.


  • #60
    iamveryhopeful
    Registered Users Posts: 382 ✭✭iamveryhopeful


    wonder anyone get posted in Syria. that might be a cause for complaint. lol


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  • #61
    PCbobby
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭PCbobby


    A wee question as I am in next group to be taken in. :o


    The first four weeks you stay in right? Is that a Monday to Friday or all week?


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