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2014 Second batch official!

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    #122
    boblaw88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭boblaw88


    I've done 2 degrees and this is quote pacey compared to that. Nothing for it but getting the head down sadly


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    #123
    quizzicaljones
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭quizzicaljones


    We'll be ok. All in it together! It will be good fun when in there.


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    #124
    boblaw88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭boblaw88


    Just bought a case of red bull, a copy of mind maps and some pens. Let's do this!


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    #125
    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    Stupid question but what are you all revising???


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    #126
    boblaw88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭boblaw88


    Pre-Induction Online Material
    Post Induction / Pre Commencement Online Material

    Above assessed in the 1st few days.


    1st Couple of weeks Pre-Reads to keep on top of the game.


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    #127
    Mop a top
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    So you have passed everything and received the illusive call? Can I ask what online learning group you were in? If you don't want to say on here I'd appreciate a pm. Trying to gauge where I'm at, passed everything and waiting :-/ thanks


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    #128
    student15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 249 ✭✭student15


    boblaw88 wrote: »
    Pre-Induction Online Material
    Post Induction / Pre Commencement Online Material

    Above assessed in the 1st few days.


    1st Couple of weeks Pre-Reads to keep on top of the game.

    I've just been taking it easy on it so far!


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    #129
    quizzicaljones
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭quizzicaljones


    Anyone think the exam will be like the knowledge checks?


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    #130
    Jb12345
    Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭Jb12345


    quizzicaljones wrote: »
    Anyone think the exam will be like the knowledge checks?

    Yes from what I hear they are all multiple choice and largely similar to the knowledge checks so I would print them out too... Don't neglect the small things you think they might not ask through. Never know!

    As for definitions I've now got them all on my phone and on repeat in my ears! We aren't tested until week 8 on them as far as I know but you never know when a lovely chief inspector might pass you in the corridor and ask you to recite a certain definition ;)


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    #131
    Banti
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭Banti


    Hi guys

    Anyone else get an email from The Sgt today? I have almost completed the induction work but it's showing that I am not registered? Apparently I am not going in the correct way?


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    #132
    student15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 249 ✭✭student15


    Banti wrote: »
    Hi guys

    Anyone else get an email from Sgt today? I have almost completed the induction work but it's showing that I am not registered? Apparently I am not going in the correct way?

    I'm in the same boat!


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    #133
    Banti
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭Banti


    student15 wrote: »
    I'm in the same boat!

    Any idea what we are doing wrong?


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    #134
    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    Just curious but could someone tell me roughly how long between getting "the call" to the induction and to your start date? Thanks :)


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    #135
    Choobs
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Choobs


    It's roughly 2 weeks to your induction and 5-6 weeks in total to your start date. Someone can correct me if wrong


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    #136
    babawiggum
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭babawiggum


    Im in biy very apprehensive as to what to expect.


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    #137
    babawiggum
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭babawiggum


    Im in biy very apprehensive as to what to expect.


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    #138
    19087
    Closed Accounts Posts: 428 ✭✭19087


    babawiggum wrote: »
    Im in biy very apprehensive as to what to expect.

    Don't stress about it, stressing won't make any difference. No matter what they say, everyone is slightly apprehensive about the whole thing in one way or another because it's a situation like no other.

    If you're worried about the morals of others, then you might need to start hardening your mind a bit before you get out on the streets. You will see the very worst of society, bits that no one else sees and you'll have to be able to deal with it professionally without anyone seeing what effect it might have on you beneath your green skin. Be proud of your faith, don't apologize for it. Bit equally, respect those who do not share it because there are plenty in this world and it doesn't automatically make them bad people. If you see something happening which you know goes against the rules, the onus is on you as a student officer to report it.

    So basically what I'm trying to say is chill out, most of what you're hearing about the situations at gv is almost certainly rubbish. If this job is what you want to do, then do it. You obviously have potential if you have made it this far!


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    #139
    Mop a top
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    Choobs wrote: »
    It's roughly 2 weeks to your induction and 5-6 weeks in total to your start date. Someone can correct me if wrong

    Thank you! Playing the waiting game and wondering how far in advance I should be taking orders. Don't want to to let people down or turn business away but at the same time I don't want to be in GV at running home trying to complete an order I've promised.


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    #140
    quizzicaljones
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭quizzicaljones


    On a different note does anyone know how we go about explaining new job to insure companies (I.e. life and car)? Or does anyone know of any ones that are typically used especially for discreetness?


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    #141
    alex_murphy
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭alex_murphy


    quizzicaljones wrote: »
    On a different note does anyone know how we go about explaining new job to insure companies (I.e. life and car)? Or does anyone know of any ones that are typically used especially for discreetness?

    Wouldn't stating civil servant be sufficient?


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    #142
    quizzicaljones
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭quizzicaljones


    alex_murphy wrote: »
    Wouldn't stating civil servant be sufficient?

    I was thinking that, but you know what insurance companies can be like!


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    #143
    Belfastm
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Belfastm


    Civil Service as a job is fine.


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    #144
    Banti
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭Banti


    Guys - might seem an odd question but I will ask anyway. In the absence of any contract of employment this far - anyone any idea how much we are goin to get paid for the first 6 months. Trying to work out the old finances and would love to know how much we are going to get paid net?

    Thanks


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    #145
    student15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 249 ✭✭student15


    Banti wrote: »
    Guys - might seem an odd question but I will ask anyway. In the absence of any contract of employment this far - anyone any idea how much we are goin to get paid for the first 6 months. Trying to work out the old finances and would love to know how much we are going to get paid net?

    Thanks

    Your exact amount per month with be different due to deductions such as student loan, tax and national insurance pension and if you sign up to any payroll giving scheme. It will be £23,259 pa during your training period so factor in your deductions and then obviously work out 22weeks of that.


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    #146
    Banti
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭Banti


    Cheers - suppose it is a wait and see game!! Also - I have a couple of pals currently serving and they get £268 a month for an NI allowance - anyone know if we get this also?


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    #147
    19087
    Closed Accounts Posts: 428 ✭✭19087


    I believe that allowance starts straight away


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    #148
    Belfastm
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Belfastm


    Is that money separate to the 23,259 or included in that number?


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    #149
    19087
    Closed Accounts Posts: 428 ✭✭19087


    Belfastm wrote: »
    Is that money separate to the 23,259 or included in that number?

    Is in addition to the standard salary :)


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    #150
    Belfastm
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Belfastm


    My brother is applying this time round and has been looking at the join psni website along with the advice for guidance booklet for this campaign. He can't find salary information anywhere. Wonder is this under review?


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    #151
    Batman91
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭Batman91


    Could anyone tell me what the NI allowance is?


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