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Waiting Room - 2020

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  • #302
    Aaron123
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭Aaron123


    Whatyagonnnado wrote: »
    Around 4.15 :-)

    I may stop refreshing my emails so haha well done lads


  • #303
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    Aaron123 wrote: »
    I may stop refreshing my emails so haha well done lads

    I'm doing the same :-) im from 2018 and vetting still isn't finished, just curious if you've lived abroad cause that's what I've been told is holding up my vetting


  • #304
    Aaron123
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭Aaron123


    dublin2000A wrote: »
    I'm doing the same :-) im from 2018 and vetting still isn't finished, just curious if you've lived abroad cause that's what I've been told is holding up my vetting

    Im 2019, im the same just waiting on vetting, ive never lived abroad but i have two family members living abroad..id say thats what is holding mine up too


  • #305
    r1gskcn9p3y75o
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭r1gskcn9p3y75o


    What's the offer this time. Online training and into a station??


  • #306
    Harveli18
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Harveli18


    dublin2000A wrote: »
    I'm doing the same :-) im from 2018 and vetting still isn't finished, just curious if you've lived abroad cause that's what I've been told is holding up my vetting

    I'm 2018 vetting still incomplete I've never lived abroad nor have I any family abroad. So disheartening at this stage I was really hopeful of getting one for June


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  • #307
    papster97
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭papster97


    Deano.f87 wrote: »
    What's the offer this time. Online training and into a station??

    3 weeks online
    1week templemore
    12 weeks station (minimum)
    16weeks templemore


  • #308
    lg.cardonha
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭lg.cardonha


    For those who got offers and for those who will get, please post you campaign year, ie 2018 or 2019.


  • #309
    Lcass
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭Lcass


    Got an offer. Congrats everyone.


  • #310
    St.Brigids
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭St.Brigids


    Whatyagonnnado wrote: »
    I've got one on the go already :-)

    Just messaged you. 😉


  • #311
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    Harveli18 wrote: »
    I'm 2018 vetting still incomplete I've never lived abroad nor have I any family abroad. So disheartening at this stage I was really hopeful of getting one for June

    Im 2018 aswell but I've lived in Spain, America and Australia with my sister still living in Australia, I was told by a few senior Guards that its my previous addresses holding up the vetting or else my age, I'm 37 in August and got my application in for the 2018 campaign before the age of 35, do you mind me asking how old you are? we're all anonymous here but PM me if you don't feel comfortable sharing

    I thought my vetting was difficult because of my travels but if yours is still outstanding I just don't understand whats holding it up!

    My surname stars with R, could it be as simple as that they are going through the alphabet with offers?

    I am genuinely delighted for those who got offers today and it is comforting to know that intakes are happening but also very hard sitting at the computer waiting for an email that hasn't come yet, Im sure a lot of you can identify with the disappointment.

    The head remains high but it's a bittersweet Friday

    A sincere "Best of luck" to those who got the golden ticket email today, you've all worked hard for this and I can only imagine how you're feeling! Wear that uniform with pride, we'll be right behind you :-)


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  • #312
    WhatsUp2014
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭WhatsUp2014


    Lcass wrote: »
    Got on offer. Congrats everyone.

    Have you done fitness and medical


  • #313
    Lcass
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭Lcass


    Completed my pct and medical in February.


  • #314
    St.Brigids
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭St.Brigids


    Whatyagonnnado wrote: »
    I've got one on the go already :-)

    Just messaged you. 😉


  • #315
    Harveli18
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Harveli18


    dublin2000A wrote: »
    Im 2018 aswell but I've lived in Spain, America and Australia with my sister still living in Australia, I was told by a few senior Guards that its my previous addresses holding up the vetting or else my age, I'm 37 in August and got my application in for the 2018 campaign before the age of 35, do you mind me asking how old you are? we're all anonymous here but PM me if you don't feel comfortable sharing

    I thought my vetting was difficult because of my travels but if yours is still outstanding I just don't understand whats holding it up!

    My surname stars with R, could it be as simple as that they are going through the alphabet with offers?

    I am genuinely delighted for those who got offers today and it is comforting to know that intakes are happening but also very hard sitting at the computer waiting for an email that hasn't come yet, Im sure a lot of you can identify with the disappointment.

    The head remains high but it's a bittersweet Friday

    A sincere "Best of luck" to those who got the golden ticket email today, you've all worked hard for this and I can only imagine how you're feeling! Wear that uniform with pride, we'll be right behind you :-)

    I'm 27. Well I understand why yours could be taking a bit of time seeing as you have lived abroad I know that can hold things up a bit but I literally have no clue what's holding mine up. I've emailed them so many times asking is there a problem etc. but always get the same response that the vetting process is multi-tiered and so on and that they will be in contact in due course. I have heard of others who have had to wait a long time for their vetting but eventually get the offer so I'll just hang in there and hope I get an offer soon. Hopefully we will get the good news in the next few weeks(fingers crossed). Congrats to everyone who got the offers today!


  • #316
    St. Westy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 226 ✭✭St. Westy


    WhatsUp2014 wrote: »
    Have you done fitness and medical

    why do you keep asking if people who got offers have done fitness and medical ? obviously they have ? they wouldn't get offers otherwise ?


  • #317
    St. Westy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 226 ✭✭St. Westy


    Frenchjoe87 wrote: »
    Got an offer any whats app group getting set up. I didnt think it was going to happen for me but it has.

    Congratulations everyone:cool: its so nice seeing some familiar names getting offers, best of luck everyone:D:D


  • #318
    Rich_ccfc
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Rich_ccfc


    I Applied for the guards in 2018 and have every stage completed and I am still waiting to get in. Is there anyone who applied in 2018 and is still in a similar situation like myself.


  • #319
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    Rich_ccfc wrote: »
    I Applied for the guards in 2018 and have every stage completed and I am still waiting to get in. Is there anyone who applied in 2018 and is still in a similar situation like myself.

    I'm still waiting too. Vetting apparently


  • #320
    Rich_ccfc
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Rich_ccfc


    dublin2000A wrote: »
    I'm still waiting too. Vetting apparently

    I'm the same I have been told over the phone and via email that my vetting is still outstanding.


  • #321
    rboa98s165xzh3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭rboa98s165xzh3


    Congrats folks, hopefully more coming soon? I'm 2019 comp, everything done, was told vetting complete. Just sitting waiting


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  • #322
    Frenchjoe87
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Frenchjoe87


    Does anyone know about the pay structure for the 12 weeks we will be doing at the station. Will we get the training allowance or a wage. I wonder how far from our home addresses they will locate us for the 12 weeks.


  • #323
    Rich_ccfc
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Rich_ccfc


    Did anyone from 2018 get an offer recently?


  • #324
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    Lincoln Jealous Nut wrote: »
    Congrats folks, hopefully more coming soon? I'm 2019 comp, everything done, was told vetting complete. Just sitting waiting

    did they actually say your vetting is finished and complete? I would have thought you should have gotten an offer yesterday


  • #325
    rboa98s165xzh3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭rboa98s165xzh3


    Yep, thats what they told me when i called last time. There was a delay with medical clearance after having Lasek, but the clearance for that came in 2 weeks ago and Occupational health said it was good to go. OOM is low single digits. Will call again Monday for clarification


  • #326
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    Lincoln Jealous Nut wrote: »
    Yep, thats what they told me when i called last time. There was a delay with medical clearance after having Lasek, but the clearance for that came in 2 weeks ago and Occupational health said it was good to go. OOM is low single digits. Will call again Monday for clarification


    ah i get ya, your vetting was probably finished a while ago but medical was outstanding. defo call them, wouldn't want to miss out on this round cause the doctor didnt file the paperwork


  • #327
    Tmac35
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Tmac35


    Rich_ccfc wrote: »
    I Applied for the guards in 2018 and have every stage completed and I am still waiting to get in. Is there anyone who applied in 2018 and is still in a similar situation like myself.

    Yep in the same boat, 2018 campaign. Very disheartening at this stage!


  • #328
    Rich_ccfc
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Rich_ccfc


    Tmac35 wrote: »
    Yep in the same boat, 2018 campaign. Very disheartening at this stage!

    I take it your vetting is holding you back as well ?


  • #329
    Tmac35
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Tmac35


    Rich_ccfc wrote: »
    I take it your vetting is holding you back as well ?

    Yep, usual crap when I email, it’s multi tiered & we’ll get back to you......


  • #330
    rboa98s165xzh3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭rboa98s165xzh3


    has anyone got the reason they roll over the folks from previous years ? Unlike the civil service where its a years panel etc, or the Defense forces where they take X number per recruitment, fill the sports, and start again for the next intake ?


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  • #331
    Flimsy_Boat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 154 ✭✭Flimsy_Boat


    I stopped waiting.

    2018 campaign, Stage 3 in September, OOM 60s, Irish test in January 2019. Lived in 5 countries on 3 continents so I knew my vetting would take ages from the outset. I am in my 30s, had dead end office job and was not pursuing my passions. So I decided to try to become an emergency medicine physician instead. It involved 1 entrance test and proof of a 2H1 level 8 degree. So I applied to take the medical college test in March 2019, half thinking it wouldnt work out as it is competitive. Well here I am 1 year into medical school and if I hadn't withdrawn Im nearly certain my vetting would still be outstanding today.

    My advice is to live life and enjoy it if you have a long wait. It makes it easier. You may end up doing something else like me or just racking up a bunch of cool experiences before AGS dictates the rest of your off time for 30 years.


  • #332
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    Flimsy_Boat wrote: »
    I stopped waiting.

    2018 campaign, Stage 3 in September, OOM 60s, Irish test in January 2019. Lived in 5 countries on 3 continents so I knew my vetting would take ages from the outset. I am in my 30s, had dead end office job and was not pursuing my passions. So I decided to try to become an emergency medicine physician instead. It involved 1 entrance test and proof of a 2H1 level 8 degree. So I applied to take the medical college test in March 2019, half thinking it wouldnt work out as it is competitive. Well here I am 1 year into medical school and if I hadn't withdrawn Im nearly certain my vetting would still be outstanding today.

    My advice is to live life and enjoy it if you have a long wait. It makes it easier. You may end up doing something else like me or just racking up a bunch of cool experiences before AGS dictates the rest of your off time for 30 years.


    Well said!!

    I’ve rejected promotions thinking AGS was going to happen sooner that this.

    Still Keeping the faith but I’m gonna start walking through the doors that are open for now


  • #333
    St. Westy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 226 ✭✭St. Westy


    dublin2000A wrote: »
    Well said!!

    I’ve rejected promotions thinking AGS was going to happen sooner that this.

    Still Keeping the faith but I’m gonna start walking through the doors that are open for now

    I wouldnt be turning any opportunities down, at the end of the day you won't care what bridges you've burned when your in AGS:cool:


  • #334
    jackhynes99
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭jackhynes99


    Stretch1432 wrote: »
    Is anyone serting up a watsapp group ?


    Can I be included in the what'sapp group? Please


  • #335
    jackhynes99
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭jackhynes99


    daniel1390 wrote: »
    Anyone want to be added pm me your name and number I'll get the admin to add yous 😊

    Please add me if that's OK


  • #336
    rboa98s165xzh3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭rboa98s165xzh3


    Just phoned Appointments. Apparently medical didn't notify the other sections of my medical clearance which happened 2 weeks ago. Might be worth ya;ll ringing and checking if you're in a similar situation.


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  • #337
    Tmac35
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Tmac35


    What number are you ringing? As the number I used to ring-nobody there!!


  • #338
    Stretch1432
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭Stretch1432


    Hi i got an offer for the 22nd of june is there any watsapp group ?


  • #339
    rboa98s165xzh3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭rboa98s165xzh3


    Stretch1432 wrote: »
    Hi i got an offer for the 22nd of june is there any watsapp group ?

    Did you just get that today?


  • #340
    Aaron123
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭Aaron123


    Lincoln Jealous Nut wrote: »
    Just phoned Appointments. Apparently medical didn't notify the other sections of my medical clearance which happened 2 weeks ago. Might be worth ya;ll ringing and checking if you're in a similar situation.

    What number did you ring?


  • #341
    AD07
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭AD07


    Anyone hear anything about PCTs?


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  • #342
    Triplek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 82 ✭✭Triplek


    AD07 wrote: »
    Anyone hear anything about PCTs?

    No, I'm waiting on another date too. Think I seen in the Irish Times that the lecturers from templemore are out in the force until June. Maybe this might be one of the reasons why we haven't gotten any dates yet


  • #343
    AD07
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭AD07


    Triplek wrote: »
    No, I'm waiting on another date too. Think I seen in the Irish Times that the lecturers from templemore are out in the force until June. Maybe this might be one of the reasons why we haven't gotten any dates yet

    Oh yeah your probably right. Maybe when they go back so we will hear something


  • #344
    rboa98s165xzh3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭rboa98s165xzh3


    So having been told over the phone previously that everything was good to go pending medical clearance (which has now been acknowledged) I got an email reply said 'Please be advised that your application is undergoing final checks.'

    Does this actually mean good to go, or what ?


  • #345
    banjoh_10
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭banjoh_10


    Emailed HR today. Same old automated response. Multi Tiered etc...


  • #346
    Lcass
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭Lcass


    Lincoln Jealous Nut wrote: »
    So having been told over the phone previously that everything was good to go pending medical clearance (which has now been acknowledged) I got an email reply said 'Please be advised that your application is undergoing final checks.'

    Does this actually mean good to go, or what ?

    That's the last response I got before receiving an offer, but someone also said on here that they were getting that response for about a year. Fingers crossed for you.


  • #347
    Robert2020
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Robert2020


    Lincoln Jealous Nut wrote: »
    So having been told over the phone previously that everything was good to go pending medical clearance (which has now been acknowledged) I got an email reply said 'Please be advised that your application is undergoing final checks.'

    Does this actually mean good to go, or what ?
    Quick question, when did you do you’re medical and fitness? Cheers


  • #348
    Chrisb13
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Chrisb13


    Is there a whatsapp group for the 22nd of June group got an offer last Friday for that date. Cheers.


  • #349
    dubsgal
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭dubsgal


    Just got an offer for the 22nd of June .. finalllyyyyy!! Cannot believe it lads did many others get it today??


  • #350
    dubsgal
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭dubsgal


    Stretch1432 wrote: »
    Hi i got an offer for the 22nd of june is there any watsapp group ?

    Hey is there a WhatsApp group?


  • #351
    rboa98s165xzh3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭rboa98s165xzh3


    Got an offer just now, 22June !

    2019 comp


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