Garda Recruitment - Stage 5

BluesAndThrees

Tmanb wrote: »

It's not happening folks

I didn't realise you had an account on here, Minister Fitzgerald! Thanks for the update, though

Tmanb

BluesAndThrees wrote: »

I didn't realise you had an account on here, Minister Fitzgerald! Thanks for the update, though

Someone has the painters in

Xios

Dear Applicant
Your Physical Competence Test has been arranged for Wednesday 26th November 2014. Please report to Reception, Garda College, Templemore @ 9am on that date.

Email for me today.

Guys, I am going to Deduce the notion that they have not reached the 100 today, and are going to have more PCT's next week to get the number up.

sfb2014

This patience is wearing very thin at this stage😔

ohthenuggles

The waiting was killing me so I put in a call to HR. The gist of the conversation was that they have no more information regarding the November the 30th start date and are still waiting on information themselves!! They won't be ringing any one today but hope to do so soon. And so the waiting game continues...

ShodenMcClane

ohthenuggles wrote: »

The waiting was killing me so I put in a call to HR. The gist of the conversation was that they have no more information regarding the November the 30th start date and are still waiting on information themselves!! They won't be ringing any one today but hope to do so soon. And so the waiting game continues...

Ugh

Bish

ohthenuggles wrote: »

The waiting was killing me so I put in a call to HR. The gist of the conversation was that they have no more information regarding the November the 30th start date and are still waiting on information themselves!! They won't be ringing any one today but hope to do so soon. And so the waiting game continues...

I did my physical Monday and got a phone call Tuesday asking if I was available to start the 30th. Anyone else the same?

Rushden

Just got a call there to do a fitness test Wednesday and be available to start the 8th December

Xios

Rushden wrote: »

Just got a call there to do a fitness test Wednesday and be available to start the 8th December

I got a call too, no mention of the 8th though. Just a "we'll get back in touch with regards to vetting and such later".

Lojak

There must be a massive amount of people failing the fitness if they still cant fill a class of 100. You would imagine nearly nobody would be failing it at this stage given that its a year since we applied.

Xios

Lojak wrote: »

There must be a massive amount of people failing the fitness if they still cant fill a class of 100. You would imagine nearly nobody would be failing it at this stage given that its a year since we applied.

I don't its that, I think its the Vetting that's holding up the show.

3fullback

It's vetting !

IgniteFitness

Anybody going down to templemore on Wednesday who needs a lift let us know, heading from Dublin early on wednesday morning. Just private message me

imagine88

Ive been told the 12th from HRM.. thats a Friday?!

ShodenMcClane

imagine88 wrote: »

Ive been told the 12th from HRM.. thats a Friday?!

For a start date or pct?

imagine88

ShodenMcClane wrote: »

For a start date or pct?

Start date

Hank26

imagine88 wrote: »

Start date

Funny, I was told the 8th today.

imagine88

Hank26 wrote: »

Funny, I was told the 8th today.

Ive a feeling they might be entertaining enquires at this stage. Id say nothing is definite if we're all getting different dates!

higglepiggle

Another day closer........

whoahya

Theyre probably getting so much calls that theyre giving a date for the sake of giving one, just to shut us up

higglepiggle

imagine88 wrote: »

Ive a feeling they might be entertaining enquires at this stage. Id say nothing is definite if we're all getting different dates!

Did you contact them or vice versa

Lojak

higglepiggle wrote: »

Did you contact them or vice versa

They contacted me this evening and asked am i ok for the 8th, said they hope to be in contact monday!

imagine88

higglepiggle wrote: »

Did you contact them or vice versa

Emailed the address that emailed me two weeks ago saying that the start date was the 30th this morning. Got a reply late this evening saying start was moved to the 12th but that being a Friday I cant imagine it being right!

mickaleen

Lojak wrote: »

They contacted me this evening and asked am i ok for the 8th, said they hope to be in contact monday!

Same

Conjam1

Lojak wrote: »

They contacted me this evening and asked am i ok for the 8th, said they hope to be in contact monday!

Same here , they contacted me yesterday to say they had just got word that the 8th was the start date and I should expect an official offer Monday afternoon by email

higglepiggle

Conjam1 wrote: »

Same here , they contacted me yesterday to say they had just got word that the 8th was the start date and I should expect an official offer Monday afternoon by email

Looking good so folks!

ateuptatscon

I have pct on Wednesday. Last night was messin around after training when one of the lads caught the top of my eye with tip of his hurley. Taught I'd be grand as it didn't look like much but eventually went over to hospital where I got 4 stitches.

My question is does anybody know if they will they still allow me complete the pct when they see the stitches? Thanks.

jmone

ateuptatscon wrote: »

I have pct on Wednesday. Last night was messin around after training when one of the lads caught the top of my eye with tip of his hurley. Taught I'd be grand as it didn't look like much but eventually went over to hospital where I got 4 stitches.

My question is does anybody know if they will they still allow me complete the pct when they see the stitches? Thanks.

I'd say you'll be grand. Don't ring or mention it to them or they'll delay you.

If you do PCT this Wednesday you could be in the next phase on the 8th if it goes ahead. Otherwise you will be waiting for months in limbo

ateuptatscon

Ok so thanks for reply Jmone

3fullback

jmone wrote: »

I'd say you'll be grand. Don't ring or mention it to them or they'll delay you.

If you do PCT this Wednesday you could be in the next phase on the 8th if it goes ahead. Otherwise you will be waiting for months in limbo

Is their not a January intake ?

D Trent

ateuptatscon wrote: »

I have pct on Wednesday. Last night was messin around after training when one of the lads caught the top of my eye with tip of his ********

higglepiggle

ateuptatscon wrote: »

I have pct on Wednesday. Last night was messin around after training when one of the lads caught the top of my eye with tip of his hurley. Taught I'd be grand as it didn't look like much but eventually went over to hospital where I got 4 stitches.

My question is does anybody know if they will they still allow me complete the pct when they see the stitches? Thanks.

You sign a form before the tests to basically say that you are fit to do them, but if say your wound opened during the testing I'd imagine you would fail.

There was an instructor saying as much on the open day that there's no excuses, he's had lads before coming back from cruciate injures and pulling up but he had to fail them. If you think it's not gonna impede you on the day then go for it.

ateuptatscon

higglepiggle wrote: »

You sign a form before the tests to basically say that you are fit to do them, but if say your wound opened during the testing I'd imagine you would fail.

There was an instructor saying as much on the open day that there's no excuses, he's had lads before coming back from cruciate injures and pulling up but he had to fail them. If you think it's not gonna impede you on the day then go for it.

So do you reckon I'd be better off leaving in the stitches in case the wound opens? Because I was thinking of getting them out on Tuesday. Thanks

higglepiggle

ateuptatscon wrote: »

So do you reckon I'd be better off leaving in the stitches in case the wound opens? Because I was thinking of getting them out on Tuesday. Thanks

Can't really comment as not a doctor!!!! Why not visit your doc on Monday and get his/her opinion.

Kablamo!

I'm going down to the open day next Saturday from South Dublin if anyone else needs a lift. Have my medical this Wednesday.

teaisgreat

I'd go to the doctor and explain your situation and bring a letter to the physical saying that the stitches in your eye don't impede your ability to complete the physical. don't take the stitches out too early as you could affect the healing and with all the running around on the day the wound could re-open and you definitely don't want that! Best of luck anyway!

Stephengriffin

Anyone else told the 8th ??
Excitement building now!!! Offers Monday / tuesday ??

BluesAndThrees

Good luck to us all tomorrow, boys and girls. If you're half as nervous as I then I know what you're going through

whoahya

Whether I get asked down or not, itd be nice to know this week. At the same time though, I wouldnt hold my breath...

StevieF3

I know most of you will be too busy being nervous about tomorrow but any advice would be greatly appreciated. I've had my physical deferred cause of any injury that happened a couple months back and is still healing. I'm just wondering do you think I should pressure my doctor to speed up my recovery so I can do the physical soon. At the moment i'm only on schedule to get the all clear from him at the end of January. Hopefully some of you will have some advice because I really don't know what to do

ShodenMcClane

StevieF3 wrote: »

I know most of you will be too busy being nervous about tomorrow but any advice would be greatly appreciated. I've had my physical deferred cause of any injury that happened a couple months back and is still healing. I'm just wondering do you think I should pressure my doctor to speed up my recovery so I can do the physical soon. At the moment i'm only on schedule to get the all clear from him at the end of January. Hopefully some of you will have some advice because I really don't know what to do

I'd say exactly that to the doctor and see what he advises?

StevieF3

See the surgeon is erring on the side of taking it extremely slowly because it was an unusual injury and he really wants to make sure it doesn't re-occur. I just don't want to miss out on the first class after Xmas

eggcellent

StevieF3 wrote: »

See the surgeon is erring on the side of taking it extremely slowly because it was an unusual injury and he really wants to make sure it doesn't re-occur. I just don't want to miss out on the first class after Xmas

If its a serious injury your better off making a full recovery in what ever amount of time the doctor advises. You don't want to be plagued wit injury for the rest of your life im sure!

StevieF3

eggcellent wrote: »

If its a serious injury your better off making a full recovery in what ever amount of time the doctor advises. You don't want to be plagued wit injury for the rest of your life im sure!

Ya that's true but I can't bear to think of the possibility that I may miss out on my dream job because of being too cautious!

D Trent

StevieF3 wrote: »

Ya that's true but I can't bear to think of the possibility that I may miss out on my dream job because of being too cautious!

You won't miss out you'll just have to wait that bit longer

BluesAndThrees

Lads ye could hear a pin drop in here

dsm27

Hey guys. I've been lurking here from the start of the campaign. First time posting. Just been on to appointments there now as I missed the call on Friday. He told me offers are going out in the post this evening. Expect them tomorrow or Wednesday. ðŸ˜

20times

The wait continues!!!

BluesAndThrees

dsm27 wrote: »

Hey guys. I've been lurking here from the start of the campaign. First time posting. Just been on to appointments there now as I missed the call on Friday. He told me offers are going i out in the post this evening. Expect them tomorrow or Wednesday. ðŸ˜

Well quite the first post then! Thanks for the update

higglepiggle

dsm27 wrote: »

Hey guys. I've been lurking here from the start of the campaign. First time posting. Just been on to appointments there now as I missed the call on Friday. He told me offers are going out in the post this evening. Expect them tomorrow or Wednesday. ðŸ˜

There will surely be an email at some stage?