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April Intake

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


    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?


  • #62
    StingrayGC
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭StingrayGC


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


    It's the first 4 weeks that are residential, Monday to Friday unless there is a public holiday you get that off but work the following Saturday to make up the time


  • #63
    Delilahbeau
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭Delilahbeau


    StingrayGC wrote:
    It's the first 4 weeks that are residential, Monday to Friday unless there is a public holiday you get that off but work the following Saturday to make up the time

    Sorry to be an annoyance (but I'm also in the next intake...) do you know in what week the shift work is likely to start, or is that in motion from week four?


  • #64
    iamveryhopeful
    Registered Users Posts: 382 ✭✭iamveryhopeful


    Delilahbeau wrote: »
    Sorry to be an annoyance (but I'm also in the next intake...) do you know in what week the shift work is likely to start, or is that in motion from week four?

    Eh?? Shift work in g.v??


  • #65
    Delilahbeau
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭Delilahbeau


    iamveryhopeful wrote:
    Eh?? Shift work in g.v??


    Yes dear.


  • #66
    Tinfoilcap
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭Tinfoilcap


    Delilahbeau wrote: »
    Yes dear.

    The shift work starts when you finish garnerville. In the hotel you might have to work til 2200 once or twice during your time there. It's typically a 9-5 classroom day but you might have other things before and after!


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  • #67
    iamveryhopeful
    Registered Users Posts: 382 ✭✭iamveryhopeful


    Tinfoilcap wrote: »
    The shift work starts when you finish garnerville. In the hotel you might have to work til 2200 once or twice during your time there. It's typically a 9-5 classroom day but you might have other things before and after!

    9-5 classroom largely is what I thought.

    Hardly matters though as for obvious reasons one would have to get used to shift work at some point!!


  • #68
    PCbobby
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭PCbobby


    Have the May intakes just hi-jacked another thread?


  • #69
    iamveryhopeful
    Registered Users Posts: 382 ✭✭iamveryhopeful


    PCbobby wrote: »
    Have the May intakes just hi-jacked another thread?

    better that than trying to hijack a plane.

    hafta hijack something....


  • #70
    Johannes_Cabal
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    Roughly how many are in the April squad?


  • #71
    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    Think there was 43 at induction but 2 have dropped out


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  • #72
    Johannes_Cabal
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    Mop a top wrote: »
    Think there was 43 at induction but 2 have dropped out

    Thanks Mop, have you heard if previous intakes had a similar number?


  • #73
    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    There's usually about 40-46 in each squad


  • #74
    Johannes_Cabal
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    Mop a top wrote: »
    There's usually about 40-46 in each squad

    Thank you :)


  • #75
    Tinfoilcap
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭Tinfoilcap


    Most intakes (from experience) haven't been as big as 40+. I've seen one with low 20's in it, the rest had less than 40.


  • #76
    Johannes_Cabal
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    Tinfoilcap wrote: »
    Most intakes (from experience) haven't been as big as 40+. I've seen one with low 20's in it, the rest had less than 40.

    In your opinion would this have been down to funding or because not enough candidates had every stage complete when the calls were due?


  • #77
    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    The squad before me had about 40 and a couple of others I know said there's was about that at induction but a couple of no shows on start dates. Possibility of funding and show ready on merit list. Who knows :/


  • #78
    iamveryhopeful
    Registered Users Posts: 382 ✭✭iamveryhopeful


    Tinfoilcap wrote: »
    Most intakes (from experience) haven't been as big as 40+. I've seen one with low 20's in it, the rest had less than 40.

    I'd like mine to be in the 20's . Less names to remember :)


    edit: less people to bully me


  • #79
    Delilahbeau
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭Delilahbeau


    Meh heh heh heh.


  • #80
    PCbobby
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭PCbobby


    iamveryhopeful wrote: »
    I'd like mine to be in the 20's . Less names to remember :)


    edit: less people to bully me

    Don't worry I'll stand up for you. I do have a unibrow after all. Very intimidating...


  • #81
    iamveryhopeful
    Registered Users Posts: 382 ✭✭iamveryhopeful


    PCbobby wrote: »
    Don't worry I'll stand up for you. I do have a unibrow after all. Very intimidating...

    where do I get me one of those?

    off of this very suspect looking man standing outside my work?


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