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You have to wear the hazmat suit they provide beforehand

Did you understand them ok bear? I don’t have a clue what they are saying most of the time lol
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How was your first day dartsrob?
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Hi jcox how are you? Yeah about 7k year 1 and 5k after. That’s gross pay though. That also includes a lot of compulsory overtime as well so when broken down it’s not as bad as it seems. It must be rough feeling the way you do but there is always a way back when it’s a more viable option. I’m lucky ...

Dartsrob, I tried sending you a PM but it won’t let me... I recall you saying you are taking a pay cut joining the prison service, do you mind me asking how big of a pay cut? Reason I ask is that I was going to take a very large pay cut to join the service but had to pull out at the last minute due ...

When were feltham recruiting? I’ve been keeping an eye on them and checking once or twice a week and it just keeps saying no vacancy’s for YJW..
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Oh guys I can’t lie, I am so jealous of you all waiting to start! I was supposed to start yesterday (4th) but had to turn it away last minute due to financial reasons.. I guess this wasn’t my time to start and my time will come in the future, but I am still super jealous! I was in a grumpy mood yest...

Seems like the whole process has taken some steps backwards. Looking back to posts a couple of years ago people were taking 12/13 weeks for vetting I think I read one that took 6 months!! Then when I went through it was done within I think 2 weeks now it’s gone back to several weeks.
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Thanks for the support guys, means a lot. The recent pay freeze announcement was another kick in the teeth really, prison officers are not appreciated for what they do and what they sacrifice to do the job. Potentially not spending Christmas with family, assaulted, potted and the unsociable hours. I...

So guys, after 13 months of starting my application and jumping through many hurdles (failing vetting, appeals, retaking fitness and the rest) I received and accepted a start date. However, since i started my application last year my circumstances have now changed and due to the pay I can no longer ...

That seems common bits missing. Are you supposed to have your full uniform and epaulettes and belt from day 1 or are them bits issued after poelt?
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What is the sizing like on the uniform? Im usually a small, but close to medium so border on the edge of them both.
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Where abouts in the country are you working Taff?
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Nice one LL. You should get a little diary going!
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Good luck mate, 5 more weeks and ill be sat here the night before I start.. exciting times ahead!
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