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Worth Bothering...?

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  • 28-09-2010 11:35pm
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    Gerry.L
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    I have being flirting with the idea for some time now of joining the garda reserve. However I just have to ask....

    I personally dont have a record. Im clean as a whistle. I have being to college, I have spent about 3 years doing voluntary work with various organisations. I have some great character references from previous jobs. And I can get plenty of people to attest to my character.

    However my 2 brothers. One is in jail at the minute for drug trafficking and the other is on the run for manslaughter. And all 3 of them have being in and out of trouble since they were 9 or 10. Mountjoy is their second home at this stage to be honest about it.

    Am I just wasting my time applying? Or would I be able to explain to them that you cant choose your family?


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    DavidH82
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    You can't chose your family as they say. You should apply and see what happens. The worst they can say is no.

    Maybe you could have a chat with the sergeant in your local station. Ask him if he thinks you have a realistic chance of being accepted. He would know your situation and have a good understanding of how the background checks work.


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    kerry4sam
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    Gerry.L wrote: »
    I have being flirting with the idea for some time now of joining the garda reserve. However I just have to ask....

    I personally dont have a record. ...

    Am I just wasting my time applying? Or would I be able to explain to them that you cant choose your family?

    I think that when you know for certain you are committed to the idea of being a Reserve Garda then the endless 'what-if' possibilities won't be such a factor. You will find yourself applying and saying "right! this is it, I'm going to give it my all and that's all I can do".

    I completely agree with DavidH82, 100% could not have said it better. Tell me, have you thought anymore on the idea of applying since you posted here last?


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    Gerry.L
    Closed Accounts Posts: 198 ✭✭Gerry.L


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    Tell me, have you thought anymore on the idea of applying since you posted here last?

    Yep. I have indeed. I talked to a community garda.

    He took my details and is going to enquire for me. Im expecting a call in the next week or two.

    However his "off the record" opinion was not to get my hopes up.

    I never said in my op (not that I was hiding the fact, if anything I thought it would help my case) but I do voluntary work for an organisation that helps republican prisoners. He thinks that might be an issue, but wouldnt comment- or at least "officially" comment.

    So that coupled with the fact my family are well known for drugs and stuff its not looking good.. :(

    Its a pity because I would really like to do this- and to be honest I shouldnt be held responsible if my brothers made their money by importing lorry loads of drugs :mad: :mad:

    Though if this fails Ive got my eye on the civil defence. He recommended I try that out. Any ideas what thats like..?? I was looking at their hours and they only meet up once a week for an hour or two. Id like something a bit more... emm something I can get stuck into and maybe make something of myself with :)


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    kerry4sam
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    Well done on approaching the Community Guard. I would take heed to what they said to you. You're going about this the right way in my opinion and not rushing in head-first.

    Take a look here for all various threads and info on Voluntary ES like the Civil Defence.

    I hope that you will keep us posted as I would highly doubt you are alone in this scenario you presented to us here.


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