British Expats - Search Results
British Expats

Go Back  British Expats > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: dekajack1
Showing results 1 to 25 of 52
Search took 0.10 seconds.
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 15th 2008, 5:59 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 649
Posted By dekajack1

Re: Any Prison Officers out there?????

Hi,

Worked in the scottish Prison service for 10 years and nz for past two, there are lots of prison officers here from english service. I work at Rimutaka, which is the jail next to the prison...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 3rd 2007, 9:31 am
Replies: 51
Views: 2,607
Posted By dekajack1

Re: Braveheart!!!

Granted England is the largest part of the UK, but when someone points at a map of England and asks you whereabouts in the UK you worked it is rather annoying, working in a Govt Dept.

Being more...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 3rd 2007, 1:32 am
Replies: 51
Views: 2,607
Posted By dekajack1

Re: Braveheart!!!

Funny

I thought POMEs meant Prionser of Mother England, but then I might just be an ignorant jock. I am proud to be British, and proud to be from United Kingdom. But can you explain why people say...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 30th 2007, 8:03 am
Replies: 51
Views: 2,607
Posted By dekajack1

Re: Braveheart!!!

Coming from Bannockburn - ist always brings a tear to my eye - I know not historicaly correct but who cares. Even the advert on the TV has me nearly in tears.:thumbup::eek:
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 9th 2007, 7:16 am
Replies: 1
Views: 649
Posted By dekajack1

Re: Prison Officer Recruitment from UK?

Hi Brightie,

As I posted last week, although I did say minister of Corrections it was actually Barry Mathews attended a staff bbq at Rimutaka and as well as stating that if you do a year in the...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 7th 2007, 5:27 am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,750
Posted By dekajack1

Re: Correctional Officer - NZ

earny68

Sorry you didnt like Rimutaka, I love it. Can you do me a favour, colleague of mine working at Christchurch mens, give you a clue he is scottish and answers to the name nudenut - say hi...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 7th 2007, 5:24 am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,750
Posted By dekajack1

Re: Correctional Officer - NZ

Hi,

Glad to hear from you, are you out or are you coming out soon.:eek:

Big news at jail last week, all units going 8 to 5, we are now 70 officers short in Wellington region alone.
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 28th 2007, 7:40 am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,750
Posted By dekajack1

Re: Correctional Officer - NZ

Hi

Just to let you know.

Had a BBQ today at the jail where I work. Minister of Corrections attended and they are going to be recruiting in the UK again. Looking for about 70 officers. If you...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 24th 2007, 6:29 am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,750
Posted By dekajack1

Smile Re: Correctional Officer - NZ

Know a lot of Officers still coming out from Scotland who missed the recruitment drive in England. As far as I know, they contacted the Department and had to fly out at own expense for interview....
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 4th 2006, 12:08 am
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By dekajack1

Thumbs up Re: Calling Brits in Palmerston North area

Hi have sent you a PM.


Go to top right hand corner of page there you will see private messages double click and it should take you onto message.


Good luck
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 25th 2006, 6:00 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,880
Posted By dekajack1

Re: Any News on The Prison Officers and how they're doing?

Hi Eddie


Have sent you a PM


Ann
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 22nd 2006, 7:31 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,880
Posted By dekajack1

Re: Any News on The Prison Officers and how they're doing?

Really good to see people looking at the positive and not the negative all the time, and yes I know they do things differently here, some good some just different, but there is scope for promotion...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 22nd 2006, 4:59 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,880
Posted By dekajack1

Smile Re: Any News on The Prison Officers and how they're doing?

Hi

it has been a long time since I posted on this thread but just to let people know how we are settling.

After 6 weeks at college spending most of the time in disbelief, the fact that you cant...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 22nd 2006, 4:44 am
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By dekajack1

Re: Calling Brits in Palmerston North area

Hi


I dont stay in Palmerston North but have a friend from Scotland that does, she is in cleveland heights is that any where near you.
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 4th 2006, 7:40 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,254
Posted By dekajack1

Re: Any Prison Officers Starting In February?

Thanks Eddie,


Packers coming today so might not have another chance to go on the forum until my stuff arrives over there. Will be phoning the big hoose this week want to speak to R Dow before I...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 3rd 2006, 6:29 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,254
Posted By dekajack1

Re: Any Prison Officers Starting In February?

hI,


If you go a look at new screw update he will tell you that where he is working in Christchurch they have about 4 different shifts in the same unit. Also said that the worst thing about the 6...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 3rd 2006, 4:55 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,254
Posted By dekajack1

Cool Re: Any Prison Officers Starting In February?

HI,

Will look out for you both at college. Also a colleague of mine, who is there right now, also starts at college on 27th, she will be in Manawatua prison.

Packers coming tomorrow, although...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 3rd 2006, 12:41 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,254
Posted By dekajack1

Re: Any Prison Officers Starting In February?

Hi


Finished work on 23/12 fly out on 9th January and start at establishment on 13th February and at college on 27th so will see you there.

Good luck and have a good flights.


Ann :beer:
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 2nd 2006, 5:59 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,254
Posted By dekajack1

Re: Any Prison Officers Starting In February?

Me again, if you go to page 5 on forum threads you will see "New screw update no.2" thats Malky,
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 2nd 2006, 5:51 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,254
Posted By dekajack1

Smile Re: Any Prison Officers Starting In February?

HI,


I start in February in the Wellington region, although my start date is 13th February.


If you look back through the previous prisoner officer threads you will see one from Nudenut, I...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 1st 2005, 7:38 am
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By dekajack1

Smile Re: Travel Insurance....help!

You need to be sure these policies cover a one way trip and not a single trip - returning to UK - as most policies only operate if you are returning to UK - worth checking as otherwise policy may not...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 30th 2005, 7:47 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By dekajack1

Thumbs up Re: Travel Insurance....help!

For a one way trip you only get cover for 17 days from date of departure - £132 for 2 adults/1 child - needed if your baggage is lost/stolen and for medical costs - cancellation of flights etc. -...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 30th 2005, 7:38 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By dekajack1

Re: Travel Insurance....help!

I would recommend yes - we depart in January and have just arranged Travel insurance online via Post Office - they do a policy for a one way trip.

Good Luck :)
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 29th 2005, 7:51 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 3,197
Posted By dekajack1

Re: Never Mind The Prison Officers What About The Wives

Hi

Really like the sound of this thread, my husband is a bit worried though, can he contribute being the husband of a Prison Officer.

When reading the first comments I was wondering how long...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 2nd 2005, 7:55 pm
Replies: 269
Views: 21,315
Posted By dekajack1

Smile Re: A Prison Officers view of NZ!!

Thanks

And as I have said, welcome any info good or bad, but let us make our own mistakes.

Ann

PS my friend starts at Manawatu in February
Showing results 1 to 25 of 52
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.