Garda Recruitment - The Waiting Room

ojewriej

srdb20 wrote: »

Completely off topic but the Garda recruitment forum is like a bloody ghost town these days.....Probably start picking up again though!

Yeah, nothing is going on really. Only the apptitude test thread is fairly lively.

New people, same anxieties, ah the memories, I hope we won't have to go through it again.

Dr_MaSoN

haha ye, i dont think i could go thorugh all this process and waiting again:cool:


it will all pick up once we get into more interviews and meds

pvt.joker

ojewriej wrote: »

Very good Kaiser, great to hear that. Remind me, wat's the story with waiting another 2 weeks though, why is that?

thanks

Seeing as my medical was deferred on eyesight grounds, I got laser done, and HQ procedure is you must wait 6 weeks after surgery to contact them with an eyesight report, presumably to allow your vision to settle down to normal.

ojewriej

pvt.joker wrote: »

thanks

Seeing as my medical was deferred on eyesight grounds, I got laser done, and HQ procedure is you must wait 6 weeks after surgery to contact them with an eyesight report, presumably to allow your vision to settle down to normal.

That's fair enough I suppose. You should make it for August no problem anyway.

By the way lads - if that's ok, I'd like to get in on you wager.

My time was 2.51 and push pull 48 kgs. I might be 1-2 point off, but if it will be a close call, i can alwyas check the old thread, I posted exact times there somewhere.

Dr_MaSoN

ah thing is we need to sort something about if you get higher on one thing then the other.


As it stand i got 2.28 on the course and 43 kg on my push n pull. so leaves me and oje tied

i say you lot just call me the winner and leave it at that ye?

srdb20

Two seperate competitions

One for the Push Pull and one for the circuit.

Winner of each gets two pints from everybody involved, sound good? Or just buy me drink all night!!!

pvt.joker

srdb20 wrote: »

Two seperate competitions

One for the Push Pull and one for the circuit.

Winner of each gets two pints from everybody involved, sound good?

sounds good to me

Dr_MaSoN

srdb20 wrote: »

Two seperate competitions

One for the Push Pull and one for the circuit.

Winner of each gets two pints from everybody involved, sound good? Or just buy me drink all night!!!

i'll go with that.

ojewriej

srdb20 wrote: »

Two seperate competitions

One for the Push Pull and one for the circuit.

Winner of each gets two pints from everybody involved, sound good? Or just buy me drink all night!!!

Yeah, I'm in.

srdb20

Savage.. Roll on August so lads!!!!

ojewriej

srdb20 wrote: »

Savage.. Roll on August so lads!!!!

Yeah, as long as this poxy "one outstanding check" will clear.

Dr_MaSoN

ojewriej wrote: »

Yeah, as long as this poxy "one outstanding check" will clear.

ah that 'one outstanding check' brings me back

bridie

Hi All,

It's been a while since I've wrote on this thread!

Anyway I passed my medical back in May and have date for PCT, in the next two weeks.

My question is, that if you do pass the PCT, how long do you have to wait for them so say you are defo in for August?

I know a lot of people are in the same situation regarding handing in notice at work etc...........................

There's an info day for the PCT in Templemore this saturday, heading down for a look!

pvt.joker

bridie wrote: »

Hi All,

It's been a while since I've wrote on this thread!

Anyway I passed my medical back in May and have date for PCT, in the next two weeks.

My question is, that if you do pass the PCT, how long do you have to wait for them so say you are defo in for August?

I know a lot of people are in the same situation regarding handing in notice at work etc...........................

There's an info day for the PCT in Templemore this saturday, heading down for a look!

Have your background checks been completed? If not then you wont get a letter of acceptance until they clear. It can take anything from 2 weeks to 8 months judging by experiences here.

Haz33

My God
I take my eye off ye for a few weeks and the thread goes to S**t.
When ye eventually stopped talking about drink it turns to gambling. What sort of a shower am I going to be with in august at all.

I had a great holiday. Have me PCT on 25th june so trying to lose the holiday belly. Did ye miss me???

D22

Been two weeks since I dropped in. Still no word / letter. Holidays soon and work to be done in the meantime. Can't wait ( well i kinda have to ) to get stuck into college asap.

missmorbeg

Its Oh so QUIET ! Whats Happening lads

PCT on the 26th june Starting to freak out a bit !


Bring on August !

Heads up Molly is hitting Templemore

Haz33

missmorbeg wrote: »

Its Oh so QUIET ! Whats Happening lads

PCT on the 26th june Starting to freak out a bit !


Bring on August !

Heads up Molly is hitting Templemore

Good luck on thursday Mol!

RichieM.08

good luck with PCT Haz and Molly.

RichieM.08

just as i was starting to worry about what job i should get for the next few months..... got the letter this morning to say im starting in August!!

i feel like iv won the lotto.

pvt.joker

RichieM.08 wrote: »

just as i was starting to worry about what job i should get for the next few months..... got the letter this morning to say im starting in August!!

i feel like iv won the lotto.

Congrats ! When did you do your PCT?

RichieM.08

pvt.joker wrote: »

Congrats ! When did you do your PCT?

cheers mate, done it back on the 10th of january.

god knows iv been watching the mailbox for this letter!!

Haz33

RichieM.08 wrote: »

cheers mate, done it back on the 10th of january.

god knows iv been watching the mailbox for this letter!!

Congrats richie. Hopefully I'll see you there!

Dr_MaSoN

so what kinda times and push pull did ya set haz.

RichieM.08

Haz33 wrote: »

Congrats richie. Hopefully I'll see you there!

Thanks a mill mate.:)

so what is the story with ur PCT?

Haz33

Dr_MaSoN wrote: »

so what kinda times and push pull did ya set haz.

I dont think I set any records anyway. Just glad to have passed. 2 mins 34 seconds on the course and 38 kg on push/pull. Looks like the drinks could be on me. Though if you subtract the 5 seconds per year of seniority and add on the 2 kg per year of seniority I'm looking pretty good!

RichieM.08 wrote: »

Thanks a mill mate.:)

so what is the story with ur PCT?

Pct done today. Should be hearing from HR next week . Hopefully!

RichieM.08

Haz33 wrote: »

Pct done today. Should be hearing from HR next week . Hopefully!

your checks are done arent they?

Dub chick

Hey dudes!

First post!

I haven't heard anything really since i found out i passed my interview mid march......i'm reckoning there's no way i could be pushed through for August at this late stage!! so jealous of u guys who have made it! well done!:D

Haz33

RichieM.08 wrote: »

your checks are done arent they?

Yeah checks are all completed since May so I'm hoping for the 5th Aug.

srdb20

Dub chick wrote: »

Hey dudes!

First post!

I haven't heard anything really since i found out i passed my interview mid march......i'm reckoning there's no way i could be pushed through for August at this late stage!! so jealous of u guys who have made it! well done!:D

Hey Dub_chick,

Give them a call and find out where you are in the process....

I wouldn't think its too late, some people get medicals and PCT in the week before an intake!!!

P.s Dub_Chick is a cool name, just sounds cool

Haz33

Dub chick wrote: »

Hey dudes!

First post!

I haven't heard anything really since i found out i passed my interview mid march......i'm reckoning there's no way i could be pushed through for August at this late stage!! so jealous of u guys who have made it! well done!:D

If you havent done so already try giving them a ring at HQ and they might hurry things up a bit.

Haz33

srdb20 wrote: »

Hey Dub_chick,


P.s Dub_Chick is a cool name, just sounds cool

Stop flirting. You will have enough to occupy your mind in August!!!

Dub chick

Jeez i would have registered sooner!! lol!

D'ya think that might give them a hoosh along??? Suppose anythings worth a try. I'm unsure i could cope with the wait until November but you gotta do what ye gotta do eh?!?!? If that happens then so be it :rolleyes:

I'm happy in the knowledge that there is still a cheeky chance i might be pushed through though!

srdb20

Haz33 wrote: »

Stop flirting. You will have enough to occupy your mind in August!!!

Just trying to make the girl feel welcome on boards is all:pac:

Dr_MaSoN

srdb20 wrote: »

Just trying to make the girl feel welcome on boards is all:pac:

yeah yeah

Dub chick

anyone fancy sending me the number to HQ if you have it handy. otherwise no hassles...i ain't gonna pee them off by stalking am i???

Haz33

Dub chick wrote: »

anyone fancy sending me the number to HQ if you have it handy. otherwise no hassles...i ain't gonna pee them off by stalking am i???

(01) 6661644. You'll find them very approachable. I have a funny feeling it wont be the only phone number you get here??

Dub chick

Thanks Haz! I'll remember you at christmas!:D

srdb20

Haz33 wrote: »

(01) 6661644. You'll find them very approachable. I have a funny feeling it wont be the only phone number you get here??

Haz you cant be giving out your PH number your a married man, tut tut:p

CharlieCroker

I'd say Haz could be good forfor a laugh for the next 2 years!!!

controller

Controller comes puffing and panting all the way from the PCT & asks room for one more in the waiting room?:D

Haz33

controller wrote: »

Controller comes puffing and panting all the way from the PCT & asks room for one more in the waiting room?:D

Pull up a chair man you've earned it.

Dub chick

how will a averagely strong dub chick fare at the push/pull do ye reckon???

Haz33

Dub chick wrote: »

how will a averagely strong dub chick fare at the push/pull do ye reckon???

Probably break it..:D..lol ...only joking. Shouldn't be any bother. If you do the course under 3 mins you only have to push pull 22.5 kg instead of 25kg so it is worth the extra effort.

Dub chick

well i'd like to think i was nimble on my feet so thats not so bad..........thanks Haz....meetin Sgt in station tonight.....heard ur supposed to do that before interview but only got call now. makes no difference me suppose

Haz33

Dub chick wrote: »

well i'd like to think i was nimble on my feet so thats not so bad..........thanks Haz....meetin Sgt in station tonight.....heard ur supposed to do that before interview but only got call now. makes no difference me suppose

Not necessarily. I met mine a couple of days before medical. It sounds like you rang hq and they put a move on your local station. After this interview they (HQ) will be in touch with a date for medical. If you pass that you will get a date for pct there and then, probably have it within a week of med so august is still an option for you. Good job you got a move on them. Good Luck tonight and remember to relax and just be yourself.

controller

Haz33 wrote: »

Pull up a chair man you've earned it.

He, he thanks Haz. You know I think I can cope with the waiting. It feels so good to know that all steps are completed it's out of my hands now. It'll be more of the same down there but God dammit we got this far.

Dub chick

Here, here!!!!!

ojewriej

So what's the story with the wager lads? Are we all done, or are we still waiting for someone?

BTW - HAZ & Controller, good to hear that you're done. COngrats

pvt.joker

ojewriej wrote: »

So what's the story with the wager lads? Are we all done, or are we still waiting for someone?

BTW - HAZ & Controller, good to hear that you're done. COngrats

Waiting on me

It's looking like another 2-3 weeks for my pct.:(