Should I stay with Sheriff's Department working Detentions which I hate, but have opportunities to transfer to other divisions in a few years, or transfer to small ski resort police department where I can work patrol which I love, but have limited opportunities within the department? Both have similiar pay and benefits.
Detentions I work 3 days a week/ Patrol I would work 4 days. Any help would be apprecaited.
2007-02-02 18:57:05 · 7 answers · asked by Sarge 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Both will pay for me to finish my masters degree, however, working detentions 3 days a week would make it easier.
2007-02-02 18:59:01 · update #1
you seem to have a dilemma on your plate.
first ...it would be nice to be doing what you enjoy and get paid for it too. the law enforcement job would/could lead to court positions too as i understand it. a masters degree in law enforcement would open a few worthy positions in life.
i'm sure that you are totally more able to map out the separate routes of the alternative careers. but the police or justice system seems to have more options for sure.
whatever you decide to achieve, be sure you don't put yourself into your own private jail. good luck and good wishes to you.
2007-02-02 19:18:05 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you hate working detentions than why would you not consider the other job. Decide if you want to move up in rank, and how fast can you move up if this is what you want? Look at what you want, and how to achieve them within the two jobs. Which have the best opportunities for you in the long wrong? Is your Master's Degree going to move you up in status in the Sheriff's Department or not? Ask yourself these questions? and you will be able to come out with the correct answer yourself.
2007-02-03 04:23:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If having the chance to ski worth a lesser salary, then go with the police. People that love their jobs are more productive and less stressed out than those that do it for the money. Life is too short so live. Please help me. Sam's Club 6625,12920 Foothill Blvd ,San Fernando California 91340 He wrote me and stated that Fidel Jacobo and Esperanza Lopes denied his vacation"Member Service would suffer due to lack of personnel." Contact Global Ethics Office: ethics@wal-mart.com
2007-02-03 03:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by Bad Axe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for what you have passion for. That's worth money in itself. And you can always change again later on. I've done both detention and patrol, and you have to go for what you are happiest with pending you can get the job done.
2007-02-03 03:16:04 · answer #4 · answered by TCSO 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont stay in a job you hate. you will burn out quickly and resent it and unconsiously wont do as good a job, which can hurt your future advance opportunities. You need to go with what will make you happier. good luck!
2007-02-03 03:06:42 · answer #5 · answered by bambi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with what makes you happy!! Why be unhappy for the rest of your life doing something you hate doing. n
2007-02-03 03:22:31 · answer #6 · answered by Nikki 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely go with what will make you happy. Life is too short
2007-02-03 03:52:49 · answer #7 · answered by da_bears46 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋