Garda Trainee Class May 2017

Butters97

Just got word on my medical 2 days ago, who contacts you about metting with the sergeant and superintendent?

DooraGirl

Gnr_Iver wrote: »

Haha no bother that's the way to have it, plenty of drink to be had.

Oh jesus... mortified!!!!

Gnr_Iver

DooraGirl wrote: »

Oh jesus... mortified!!!!

How's the head this morning pal?? haha

DooraGirl

Gnr_Iver wrote: »

How's the head this morning pal?? haha

Full of gin!!! Drunk Snapping and texting I can deal with... but drunk talking on Boards?! That's a new one!!!!haha . Hope you had a few last night to celebrate

Gnr_Iver

DooraGirl wrote: »

Full of gin!!! Drunk Snapping and texting I can deal with... but drunk talking on Boards?! That's a new one!!!!haha . Hope you had a few last night to celebrate

Ah embrace it No I won't be heading out until it's official to celebrate. Don't want to jinx it ha.
I'm flat out working as it is, dunno how I'm gonna handle the massive pay decrease. My poor piggy bank is gonna be ruined

IceWeasel

Actually will we be getting taxed on the €184 we are going to be getting weekly. The pay drop for me is already big enough and coupled with Dublin rents I could do without paying much tax on the €184. Anyway the sacrifice will be worth it in the long run.

Kobayashi.Maru

Gnr_Iver wrote: »

Well, it took me awhile to believe her but my vetting has finally been cleared. I'm now to expect an offer for May in the coming weeks.

I genuinely thought she was playing a cruel trick haha, " ah you're messin" I said this can't be right.
No, no it's definitely cleared, she said.

Be jaysus, that's grand so...:):)

Long time snooper of these threads... Brilliant news, delighted for you - you've some patience!! Fingers crossed you get that May offer!

Gnr_Iver

IceWeasel wrote: »

Actually will we be getting taxed on the €184 we are going to be getting weekly. The pay drop for me is already big enough and coupled with Dublin rents I could do without paying much tax on the €184. Anyway the sacrifice will be worth it in the long run.

It's paid weekly by cheque, every Wednesday i think. And I'm not sure if it's taxable. I suppose once you're tax credits are sorted and you've had a chat with revenue, you shouldn't lose anything really because you're earnings will be far to low.

IceWeasel

Gnr_Iver wrote:

It's paid weekly by cheque, every Wednesday i think. And I'm not sure if it's taxable. I suppose once you're tax credits are sorted and you've had a chat with revenue, you shouldn't lose anything really because you're earnings will be far to low.

That's what I was thinking myself with regards to tax. Didn't realise it was by cheque though that's interesting. Thanks for the reply.

AM11

Great news Gnr_Ivr!! Delighted for you. Hopefully we'll all be having some celebratory drinks on Thursday eve!

Gnr_Iver

AM11 wrote: »

Great news Gnr_Ivr!! Delighted for you. Hopefully we'll all be having some celebratory drinks on Thursday eve!

Aye bud, now you've said it. Hopefully it comes Thursday so I can have a good weekend

Wax100

Delighted for you man! Hopefully I will be joining you!

Gnr_Iver

Wax100 wrote: »

Delighted for you man! Hopefully I will be joining you!

Cheers bud, soon as the email arrives I'll be delighted.

Yeah, hopefully you get sorted

Marksy8429

Guys random question but what did ye bring to eat for yer break at the PCT, I presume you being your own food??

IceWeasel

Marksy8429 wrote:

Guys random question but what did ye bring to eat for yer break at the PCT, I presume you being your own food??

I didn't eat during the break. Had pasta and tuna about 2 hours before the test and that got me through but from what I remember people brought their own food with them. I think there were vending machines down there too with crisps and sweets in them

mabf

These last few weeks I've been using Boards.ie more than Facebook or Snapchat!! Hoping for an offer on Thursday. We're all like one big family here! haha

M

Gnr_Iver

mabf wrote: »

These last few weeks I've been using Boards.ie more than Facebook or Snapchat!! Hoping for an offer on Thursday. We're all like one big family here! haha

M

Haha yeah that's true. We've all got the same ultimate goal at the end of the day, stepping through those gates as Garda Trainee's.

Huntline

IceWeasel wrote:

That's what I was thinking myself with regards to tax. Didn't realise it was by cheque though that's interesting. Thanks for the reply.

IceWeasel wrote:

That's what I was thinking myself with regards to tax. Didn't realise it was by cheque though that's interesting. Thanks for the reply.

You get paid into the bank, only by cheque if you don't have a bank account

AlisonT123

Does anyone have the heads up on what the sergeant or super asks you when they meet with you? Is it a formal interview again ?

Sparky_7

AlisonT123 wrote: »

Does anyone have the heads up on what the sergeant or super asks you when they meet with you? Is it a formal interview again ?

Neither of mine were formal,took 5 mins each and it was all laughs and jokes,saying that others have been more serious and I did wear a suit to see the super!

DooraGirl

AlisonT123 wrote: »

Does anyone have the heads up on what the sergeant or super asks you when they meet with you? Is it a formal interview again ?

I think it can vary a lot! Mine was very casual too. Super giving out to me for not knowing he was my neighbour! He asked had I always wanted to be a guard.. I said no! We had a good chat about going in to the job later in life etc. They might just mention if something comes up about your family. Two of my brothers were mentioned- nothing major they said. Just had to mention it!!

Gnr_Iver

T - 4 days and counting :):)

DooraGirl

Gnr_Iver wrote: »

T - 4 days and counting :):)

They'd never be out earlier than that would they?!

redgreendragon

So everyone seems fairly confident that offers will be out Thursday. When would we expect the second round offeres to be out? The following week?

Sparky_7

Anyone know exactly what way the offers work?Is it people declining in week 1 offers are passed to other people in week 2?Or hows it work?

Gnr_Iver

DooraGirl wrote: »

They'd never be out earlier than that would they?!

No I doubt it, Thursday at the earliest I'd say

Gnr_Iver

redgreendragon wrote: »

So everyone seems fairly confident that offers will be out Thursday. When would we expect the second round offeres to be out? The following week?

Following week bud

Donegal Disciple

Is there anyone here from Donegal , Tyrone , Fermanagh or Derry?

Ma77dgn

Donegal Disciple wrote: »

Is there anyone here from Donegal , Tyrone , Fermanagh or Derry?

Yeah Donegal

Great Mate

Hi guys, long time follower first time poster, I have been reading about people wondering about time off from templemore college for weddings holidays etc. Would anyone have any info about time off for a newborn baby? Thanks in advance

Howard828

Great Mate wrote: »

Hi guys, long time follower first time poster, I have been reading about people wondering about time off from templemore college for weddings holidays etc. Would anyone have any info about time off for a newborn baby? Thanks in advance

Tbh, i wouldn't say there isnt much leniency because everyweek is vital with regards to whats being taught. Id imagine you'd need weeks etc? Deferral would be your best bet .Unless you could get away at the end of each day to go home? Living near by?

kfitzerp

Great Mate wrote: »

Hi guys, long time follower first time poster, I have been reading about people wondering about time off from templemore college for weddings holidays etc. Would anyone have any info about time off for a newborn baby? Thanks in advance

Ring the college, I would say they would either give you a week but best to call them to be 100% sure

mabf

Could be any day now!! Excitement and nerves are real!!

M

redgreendragon

Very hard to know if I should be expecting an offer for may. From 2015 campaign with an oom in the 1000s and have all stages complete. When I rang up few months back I was told there was a good few in front of me and she didn't know if I'd make May or not. What we think, should i prepare for an offer now or will it be August. Obviously I know nobody here can know for sure but a bit of speculation to get me through the week will do no harm at all lol

tomcwn

redgreendragon wrote: »

Very hard to know if I should be expecting an offer for may. From 2015 campaign with an oom in the 1000s and have all stages complete. When I rang up few months back I was told there was a good few in front of me and she didn't know if I'd make May or not. What we think, should i prepare for an offer now or will it be August. Obviously I know nobody here can know for sure but a bit of speculation to get me through the week will do no harm at all lol

I'm early 1000s as well with my file complete and was told when i rang appointments a few weeks ago that i was in a good position for may so here's hoping

Wax100

redgreendragon wrote: »

Very hard to know if I should be expecting an offer for may. From 2015 campaign with an oom in the 1000s and have all stages complete. When I rang up few months back I was told there was a good few in front of me and she didn't know if I'd make May or not. What we think, should i prepare for an offer now or will it be August. Obviously I know nobody here can know for sure but a bit of speculation to get me through the week will do no harm at all lol

Well I'm also from same campaign everything complete with low 300s OOM and I'm not getting my hopes up. I'm preparing myself because I think I'll more than likely be expecting August if all goes well

Sparky_7

Could be wrong but a guy in work told me today that a guy on the team he coaches got an offer last week.

Canyon86

im from the 2016 campaign waiting on PCT date,

looks like there is a nice few ahead of me

kfitzerp

Sparky_7 wrote: »

Could be wrong but a guy in work told me today that a guy on the team he coaches got an offer last week.

The switchboards at HRM hus exploded!!

OhThatsGreasy

Sparky_7 wrote: »

Could be wrong but a guy in work told me today that a guy on the team he coaches got an offer last week.

Why post this? It's completely speculative?

Sparky_7

Pretty sure 90% of stuff in this thread is speculative bud

OhThatsGreasy

Sparky_7 wrote: »

Pretty sure 90% of stuff in this thread is speculative bud

So that makes it OK?

Newgirl17

700's but still waiting on vetting ...hoping for a little miracle 😀

DooraGirl

Wax100 wrote: »

Well I'm also from same campaign everything complete with low 300s OOM and I'm not getting my hopes up. I'm preparing myself because I think I'll more than likely be expecting August if all goes well

When ye say everthing complete, do ye mean vetting completed as well?! No reason you wouldn't get an offer with that OOM if all complete

mabf

I suppose there is no definite way of knowing if you'll make the next intake.. Do they notify be email or letter?

M

Persieway11

super disappointed passed physical and now been told my vetting still outstanding 🙠and this could take anything up to 18months under some circumstances

Gnr_Iver

mabf wrote: »

I suppose there is no definite way of knowing if you'll make the next intake.. Do they notify be email or letter?

M

By email bud

Sparky_7

Persieway11 wrote: »

super disappointed passed physical and now been told my vetting still outstanding 🙠and this could take anything up to 18months under some circumstances

When did you pass the physical?

Persieway11

Sparky_7 wrote: »

When did you pass the physical?

4th March I'm part of early 2016 campaign got held up with medical awaiting report

Gnr_Iver

Persieway11 wrote: »

super disappointed passed physical and now been told my vetting still outstanding 🙠and this could take anything up to 18months under some circumstances

Hopefully it wont take long for you. Some people on Boards have waited a long time, while others haven't. That's not considering the applicants that don't use boards so I'd keep the faith if I was you.:D