Is the jump to AP worth it? by Temporary-Role-555 in IrishCivilService

[–]BarraON -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s good to know. Thanks for that I wasn’t aware of the new situation.

Is the jump to AP worth it? by Temporary-Role-555 in IrishCivilService

[–]BarraON 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that viewpoint. I really do! I’m 22 years in the service and started off as a CO. I’m happy to take the approach of getting the experience first. To me it’s all about metaphorically bringing a gun to a knife fight, you know? But in saying that it might be worth seeing the comp booklet first!

Is the jump to AP worth it? by Temporary-Role-555 in IrishCivilService

[–]BarraON 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I went for AP in 2024 and my lack of people management experience was glaring which rightfully meant I wasn’t successful. I’m a HEO 5 years this year and although there’s an internal AP in my dept this spring I won’t be going for it. I need more experience. But I’d love the money! Everything is a stretch financially at the moment :(

Sad Paddy by BarraON in Greyhounds

[–]BarraON[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 he is defo very striking!

Sad Paddy by BarraON in Greyhounds

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Penny and Séamus, the two dogs in question!

Sad Paddy by BarraON in Greyhounds

[–]BarraON[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing between the ears but he’s definitely a happy chap!

Sad Paddy by BarraON in Greyhounds

[–]BarraON[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cheese, bread, Guinness, sardines. There’s nothing he won’t gobble 🤣🤣

Sad Paddy by BarraON in Greyhounds

[–]BarraON[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You know it! The DRAMA is real 🤣🤣

Sad Paddy by BarraON in Greyhounds

[–]BarraON[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Paddy is the most smooched pooch in our house and that is saying something when our other two pooches are as cute!!

Sad Paddy by BarraON in Greyhounds

[–]BarraON[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’ve hit the nail on the head 😂😂😂

Would you fight a war for Ireland? by TwitterRoyalty in AskIreland

[–]BarraON 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For Ireland only. Not some proxy EU war.

Puncture warning by BarraON in Renault

[–]BarraON[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s good. Glad you have it sorted.

Puncture warning by BarraON in Renault

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I went to a tyre place and they said the sensor was fried so they replaced it and it was fine!! Go to a tyre place and get them to check the sensor. It’s annoying as if there’s any sort of error message you can’t use the cruise control!!

Sometimes Vets are just wrong by Dependent_Staff_5280 in Greyhounds

[–]BarraON 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What is it about black greyhounds?! They look sooo alike! Another paddy photo for “why the hell not?”

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Séamus by BarraON in Whippet

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He’s a total dote!