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2021 Applicants - Merit List

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    #392
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    It's funny I mention that on here and then the first thing that comes up on Google is simon Byrne making a statement about how low pay could see the psni lose officers over the head of it lol. £22.5k is less that the starting at GV when you factor in the NITA payment. If you are getting by on £22.5k currently, you should be OK mate.



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    #393
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    As it stands, im having to take a cut of £1100+ a month. In another 2 years it will likely be more if things keep going on the right track in my current role. I know there are people probably alot more doing the same and it will be tricky for us as the more you earn, the more you typically spend.



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    #394
    Boneyard2002
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭Boneyard2002


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119118507#Comment_119118507

    something has to be done about the pay in the job. Selfish as it is the more that leave the better for us lol.



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    #395
    thehills4
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭thehills4


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119118519#Comment_119118519

    Yeah same boat currently with shifts I'm on 30k plus but luckily I'm not the only earner so hopefully if all goes well should be able to ride it out for a few years and squirrel some away now when I can



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    #396
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    Give the article a read, it's on belfast live. They currently have a budget to recruit 85 people next year as its stands and approx 1000 will leave over next three years so it clearly highlights the issues they are currently facing. Simon Byrne acknowledging that they are now faced with big issues and pay is a big one and junior officers are leaving to go back to private sector for better pay and less stressful jobs. Who knows, pay might be higher by the time we get there lol



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    #397
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119118577#Comment_119118577

    Same here, I'll be living out of the mrs pocket for a wee while by the looks of it 😂😂😂



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    #398
    NeeNaw21
    Registered Users Posts: 249 ✭✭NeeNaw21



    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119118450#Comment_119118450

    What cut? You'll be on more in GV


    Basic salary £21,441


    NITA £3492.


    Total £24,933



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    #399
    NeeNaw21
    Registered Users Posts: 249 ✭✭NeeNaw21


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119118577#Comment_119118577

    For reference.


    First year out of GV i cleared £34k and this year with offloading most of my OT to others still cleared £32k



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    #400
    new2022scs
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭new2022scs


    Thanks for the information about the vetting everyone

    Anyone aware of psni's stance on being on anxiety tablets regarding the medical



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    #401
    thehills4
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭thehills4


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119118957#Comment_119118957

    That's reassuring to hear I'm sure I read somewhere that OT is pretty much built In to you're workload so makes sense



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    #402
    lornzeo99
    Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭lornzeo99


    @new2022scs it would probably depend on why you are taking them and for how long. I know on another thread somebody failed the medical as they were on anti depressants for a long time and had a history with mental health. It would be a concern as you have a firearm.



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    #403
    new2022scs
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭new2022scs


    @lornzeo99 thanks, it's quite recent & a small doseage, I'm only taking 1 on the odd occassion so by time medical comes round I will be off them completely (hopefully) 😁



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    #404
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119118957#Comment_119118957

    Thanks for that mate, that's a decent wage in first year. I take it there is plenty of overtime available if you want it?



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    #405
    NeeNaw21
    Registered Users Posts: 249 ✭✭NeeNaw21


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119118957#Comment_119118957

    Lol like you have a choice



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    #406
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    🤣🤣 so you end up having to work lots of overtime 🤣🤣



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    #407
    NeeNaw21
    Registered Users Posts: 249 ✭✭NeeNaw21


    Comes in peaks and troughs



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    #408
    Narwahls
    Registered Users Posts: 147 ✭✭Narwahls


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119119776#Comment_119119776

    Just wondering is there a certain time that it's at its peak, summer, Christmas and public holidays?



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    #409
    Blueandtwo1320
    Registered Users Posts: 138 ✭✭Blueandtwo1320


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119118957#Comment_119118957

    This is something I actually wanted to know, I know a couple of people in the job but thought it would be too cheeky to ask. But they also back what you said, periods with load of overtime then periods of none, probably a good thing so you get a break from the overtime!

    Even G.V is soo different that what it previously was, my dad joined in early 80's and police college was mostly people under the age of 24. Now its the majority are over that age. Most of the people I know are in the 40's that have started in the last few campaigns. I'm just hoping my 8 years NICS will transfer to a decent equivalent.



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    #410
    Hypomnesia
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭Hypomnesia


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119120811#Comment_119120811

    8 year NICS alpha pension will carry over well to a CARE pension. Both are career average earnings pensions, so I'd say the rate will be decent.



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    #411
    NeeNaw21
    Registered Users Posts: 249 ✭✭NeeNaw21


    My 3 year pension (38 months) came across very nicely. Worked out the equivalent was about 26 months of police pension contributions.



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    #412
    crazyfire999
    Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭crazyfire999


    So are you guaranteed to make a decent enough wage then with the OT factored in?



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    #413
    gooner22
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭gooner22


    Lurker here. ML 220-250, assuming there is some movement with an executive (big if) what do we reckon is best case scenario in terms of getting to gv? Also anyone else worried about fitness re pca, went for a run first time since February this week due to an ankle ligament injury and it could have went better to say the least 😅



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    #414
    reddriver
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭reddriver


    We could potentially be grouped together as I'm same merit listing as you. Strength training is on point. But Ive started doing HIIT training at the end of every training session. Using basics of press ups, sit ups, Burpees, squats etc and doing 4/5 rounds of each, 30/40 secs work and 15/20 secs rest should help build the fitness bud



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    #415
    Boneyard2002
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭Boneyard2002


    I can see emergency funding coming into play and recruitment starting to pick up again, just due to the threats of officers leaving and retiring etc



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    #416
    NeeNaw21
    Registered Users Posts: 249 ✭✭NeeNaw21


    I'd not hold your breath until atleast Feb/March 2023.


    Still over 300 from the 2020 campaign left.


    If courses of say 20 are the norm that's 15 courses worth which would take you into 2024.


    Let this slow burn in the background.



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    #417
    Narwahls
    Registered Users Posts: 147 ✭✭Narwahls


    I saw in the 2020 forum there's been word of some higher up the merit list getting told about a start being unlikely until winter so unless we sail through the next few stages I'm not holding my breath. But that's probably all just based on if there's no budget which surely can't go on forever



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    #418
    Byc_moze
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭Byc_moze


    Well, last time we didn't have government for nearly 2 years, sooooo 😬

    Listen to Nee Naw, he knows what he is saying. It can go for another year or two so don't hold your life's plans until you will be in 🤷‍♀️



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    #419
    crazyfire999
    Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭crazyfire999


    Is overtime a big thing currently within the job?



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    #420
    Boneyard2002
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭Boneyard2002


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119130625#Comment_119130625

    No, they can’t afford to pay wages nevermind overtime



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    #421
    crazyfire999
    Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭crazyfire999


    So is the service delivery disintegrating day by day?



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