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  • 02-10-2019 8:06pm
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    Sully15
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi everyone,

    I have a BA degree from UCD and am currently enrolled in a masters programme to become a teacher. However, I’ve always liked the idea of being a Garda and still am.love the idea of every day being different.
    Just a few questions.
    Has anyone gone from teaching to being a guard and did they regret it?
    would having a masters make a big difference when applying for promotion? I know you spend 3 years as uniform then what would my chances be for promotion?
    I’d hate to regret it .
    Thanks a mil .


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    Witcher
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    Get into the organisation first then worry about promotions. You'll have to wait a lot longer than 3 years too so youll have plenty of time to decide if you like it :pac:


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    User 1234
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭User 1234


    Sully15 wrote: »
    Hi everyone,

    I have a BA degree from UCD and am currently enrolled in a masters programme to become a teacher. However, I’ve always liked the idea of being a Garda and still am.love the idea of every day being different.
    Just a few questions.
    Has anyone gone from teaching to being a guard and did they regret it?
    would having a masters make a big difference when applying for promotion? I know you spend 3 years as uniform then what would my chances be for promotion?
    I’d hate to regret it .
    Thanks a mil .
    A lad in my station was a primary school teacher bit passed out of templemore a year and a half ago. He enjoys it. They are two totally different jobs, guards work 6 10hour shifts on ranging from earlys, midday starts to nights. Teachers can be home by 3 or 4pm every day. Your masters will help with promotion alright but you'll have to prove yourself and do exams for promotions. You will also go up the pay scale quicker if you have a masters or a degree, after you get out of your probation.


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