Clerical Officer Campaign 2016 - The story continues

Hi everyone,

Anyone called from Batch 4 for Kerry yet? Thanks

Did they say there will any chance of getting called in batch 4 for kerry

For anyone waiting... the panel closes start of November. There's 6 on front of me and hasn't moved in 2 weeks so think that's it for Limerick.
This has been the most nerve wrecking process. Think I'm accepting defeat now. Best of luck to all, hope they call ye before it closes.

I'm in, by the skin of my teeth! I was offered both of my counties today, so I get to choose. Both are around the same distance from me.

Which would be nicer - Social Protection in Longford, or Garda Civilian in Mullingar? I'm questioning my brains at this stage, and do not want to be out of my depth. Which would be less "challenging" (as they say these days)?

P.S. I was Batch 2, No. 100 in W'meath, and Batch 1, No. 92 in Longford.

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Spellmaker wrote: »

Which would be nicer - Social Protection in Longford, or Garda Civilian in Mullingar? I'm questioning my brains at this stage, and do not want to be out of my depth. Which would be less "challenging" (as they say these days)

Depends on your temperment!
Not everyone would be suited to interacting with the public in regards to their social welfare at the hatch ( if indeed thats what you would be doing)

Good point.

Icbaby wrote: »

Well done. After the nervous months I'm delighted it paid off.

WOW Spellmaker, That’s great news.. I’ve only ever been a temp in social protection and I love it.. I would love garda civilian too.. lucky you, you get to choose

Icbaby wrote: »

Spellmaker wrote: »

I'm in, by the skin of my teeth! I was offered both of my counties today, so I get to choose. Both are around the same distance from me.

Which would be nicer - Social Protection in Longford, or Garda Civilian in Mullingar? I'm questioning my brains at this stage, and do not want to be out of my depth. Which would be less "challenging" (as they say these days)?

P.S. I was Batch 2, No. 100 in W'meath, and Batch 1, No. 92 in Longford.

Well done. After the nervous months I'm delighted it paid off.

Thanks so much, Icbaby. Big relief for sure. I thought I was just fit for the glue factory at this stage.

jacqs wrote: »

Icbaby wrote: »

Well done. After the nervous months I'm delighted it paid off.

WOW Spellmaker, That’s great news.. I’ve only ever been a temp in social protection and I love it.. I would love garda civilian too.. lucky you, you get to choose

Thanks, Jacqs. Lucky for sure.

Mikefitzs wrote: »

Well done.

If you want to progress don’t go the garda route. That’s what I’ve read in all these forums. I've got the Gardai too (no choice) but I’d have preferred revenue or social protection, apparently there’s great scope for development especially in revenue.

Spellmaker wrote: »

I'm in, by the skin of my teeth! I was offered both of my counties today, so I get to choose. Both are around the same distance from me.

Which would be nicer - Social Protection in Longford, or Garda Civilian in Mullingar? I'm questioning my brains at this stage, and do not want to be out of my depth. Which would be less "challenging" (as they say these days)?

P.S. I was Batch 2, No. 100 in W'meath, and Batch 1, No. 92 in Longford.

To be honest, I'm not that interested in progression. I just want a comfy chair, a bag of sweets, and work that doesn't fry my brain. Flexi-time would be nice. And hopefully a transfer to somewhere in Athlone after my probation.

You're hardly going to be taking a Garda Civilian position in Mullingar, Mike?

Waiting16 wrote: »

Hi Icbaby, know the feeling. Last time I checked there were 9 in front of me for Sligo. Its hard to get sooooooooo close without success. Best of luck to everyone who has been placed.

Its weird when your praying to be called for a job nearly half the wage of what your on and disappointednot to get it. I resigned to the fact I'm out and to be honest don't think my nerves could do another campaign. I really just wanted the hours but that's life I suppose. I'm delighted for everyone that got through tho that waiting... there's nothing worse!!

Spellmaker wrote: »

To be honest, I'm not that interested in progression. I just want a comfy chair, a bag of sweets, and work that doesn't fry my brain. Flexi-time would be nice. And hopefully a transfer to somewhere in Athlone after my probation.

You're hardly going to be taking a Garda Civilian position in Mullingar, Mike?

Have you made a decision yet spellmaker?

Anyone any idea has it moved in kerry

Spellmaker wrote: »

To be honest, I'm not that interested in progression. I just want a comfy chair, a bag of sweets, and work that doesn't fry my brain. Flexi-time would be nice. And hopefully a transfer to somewhere in Athlone after my probation.

You're hardly going to be taking a Garda Civilian position in Mullingar, Mike?

No I won't be in Mullingar. I'm Limerick. Still waiting to hear details of the placement, I've got the evetting done.

Fiona Marie wrote: »

Got the call today!!!

Congrats May I ask are you in batch 4 , getting worried now may not reach me

Fiona Marie wrote: »

I’m in batch 3 number 4! I don’t think there’s many in batch 3. Did you ring them?

I did but wouldn’t tell me where they have reached to allocate people , I’m in batch 4 , I feel I may never be reached before deadline